Activities In autumn

Illustration of Charmey Aventures: children harnessed and helmeted cross monkey bridges, rope ladders, and zip lines among the fir trees of the treetop adventure park, with the Fribourg Pre-Alps in the background.

💪🏼 Sports & Leisure

Charmey Aventures: the treetop adventure park

Charmey, Fribourg

What if your children climbed from tree to tree above the valley? At the intermediate station of the Charmey cable car, the treetop adventure park features monkey bridges and zip lines among the fir trees. A course designed for all ages, accessible from 3 years old for their first steps in the heights.

3-16 years

Outdoor Indoor Wheelchair accessible

Pro Natura Center of Champ-Pittet and the Grande Cariçaie

Cheseaux-Noréaz, Vaud

What if your children set off to explore the largest lake marsh in Switzerland? At the Pro Natura Center of Champ-Pittet, wooden walkways delve into the reeds of the Grande Cariçaie, leading to a birdwatching tower. An unforgettable nature outing by Lake Neuchâtel.

3-14 years

Illustration of the Beausobre Theater hall in Morges: children and parents in red seats applauding a puppet show on the illuminated stage, under the ceiling with red acoustic sails.

🎭 Culture & Shows

Family theater: the young audience season at Beausobre in Morges

Morges, Vaud

Indoor

In Morges, the Théâtre de Beausobre presents a youth program each season designed for families: puppetry, storytelling, musical theater, and circus, to provide children with their first great emotions of live performance.

From 3 years

Illustration of the summit of La Barillette above Saint-Cergue: antenna, Jura pastures, mountain hut, and view of Lake Geneva and the Alps, with a family on a walk.

Walk to the Refuge de la Barilette

Saint-Cergue, Vaud

Above Saint-Cergue, an unpretentious family walk takes you through pastures and fir trees to the Barilette refuge and the ruins of the old castle. A simple, free nature outing, perfect for taking a deep breath with the family in the Vaud Jura.

5-17 years

Illustration of the Ballade trail to Béatrix above Saint-Cergue: forest path under a rocky overhang and panorama of Lake Geneva, with a family admiring the view.

The Ballad to Béatrix (told path)

Saint-Cergue, Vaud

In the forest above Saint-Cergue, La Ballade à Béatrix is a narrated trail that tells children the story of the village's castle, all while walking. A free stroll that ends with a beautiful panorama of Lake Geneva: the ideal walk when you want to mix nature, history, and imagination.

4-17 years

Illustration of the alpine pasture trail in Bassins: stone alpine chalet, cows grazing, dry stone walls, and a view of Lake Geneva and the Alps, with a family strolling.

Alpage Trail

Bassins, Vaud

Above Bassins, the Alpage Trail is an educational loop through the pastures and forests of the Vaud Jura. Picnic areas, mountain huts, and panoramas over the Lake Geneva basin: a free family walk that smells of mountain air and AOP cheese.

5-17 years

Illustration of the Bas des Côtes Trail between Genolier and Givrins: forest path with a small wooden bridge and educational sign, in a lush undergrowth, a family on a walk.

Path of the Lower Slopes

Genolier, Vaud

In the forests of Genolier and Givrins, the Sentier du Bas des Côtes was conceived with local schoolchildren. Along the path, panels tell the story of the forest and its ecosystems. A nature walk, educational and free, in the heart of the Parc Jura vaudois.

5-17 years