Rocspot in Échandens: introduce children to climbing near Lausanne

A big climbing gym

In Échandens, between Morges and Lausanne, Rocspot (Grimper.ch) is a vast 2500 m² climbing gym: 400 routes, 18,000 holds, walls for all levels and an area reserved for beginners and children. A bar with a terrace lets parents wait. With its tailor-made courses and camps, it's the ideal place to get started with climbing as a family, under cover, whatever the weather.

What your children will discover

Children put on the harness and learn to climb, to belay and to manage their effort, in complete safety. The discovery courses (from age 5) lay the foundations; the holiday camps let them progress. Climbing develops confidence, concentration and motor skills, while having fun reaching the top of the wall.

What you do and the atmosphere on site

You gear up, choose a suitable wall and climb at your own pace, supervised for beginners. The atmosphere is sporty and relaxed, with a bar and a terrace. Children can take a course or a camp, while parents climb or relax. An active outing to share.

Before you go

• Recommended age: child entries from age 4; discovery courses from age 5
• Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9am-10.30pm; Sat-Sun 9am-8pm
• Price: child entry 4-10 years 10.–; 11-entry card (ages 5-11) 100.– (adult rates on the website)
• What to bring: sportswear; gear can be hired on site
• Supervision: courses and camps for children (introduction to belaying and safety)
• Getting there: Échandens industrial zone, between Morges and Lausanne
• Best season: all year round (indoor outing)

Parents' tips

• To get started, sign the children up for a discovery course (from age 5).
• The gear (harness, climbing shoes) can be hired on site.
• During the holidays, camps let them progress.
• The bar-terrace lets you wait comfortably.
• Check the children's course times on grimper.ch.

Useful information

• Address: industrial zone, 1026 Échandens
• Official website: grimper.ch (Échandens page)
• Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9am-10.30pm; Sat-Sun 9am-8pm
• Price: child entry 4-10 years 10.–; 11-entry card (ages 5-11) 100.–
• Getting there: between Morges and Lausanne; parking on site

Why we recommend it

Because it's a big climbing gym designed for children too: a beginners' area, courses from age 5 and 400 routes to progress on, under cover. A thrilling, sporty outing that builds confidence, whatever the weather.

In a nutshell

A 2500 m² climbing gym in Échandens, with a beginners' area and courses from age 5 — a sporty outing to climb as a family, whatever the weather.