Activities In summer in Canton Valais
Discover the best activities In summer for children in Canton Valais.
76 activities for children
Vercorin minigolf: a family round in the heart of the resort
Fancy a round of minigolf in the mountains? In Vercorin, an 18-hole course awaits families in the heart of the resort, a stone's throw from the cable-car arrival. A simple, friendly activity, perfect between two walks, for young and old.
Forêt Aventure in Vercorin: treetop adventure and ziplines at Sigeroulaz
Fancy climbing through the trees as a family, above Vercorin? At Sigeroulaz, reached by cable car, Forêt Aventure rolls out its treetop adventure courses and ziplines in the high-altitude forest. Thrills, height and fresh air guaranteed, from the moment children are 110 cm tall.
Gorges de la Vièze in Monthey: tunnel and suspension footbridge with the family
Fancy a real nature adventure just steps from the town centre? In Monthey, the Gorges de la Vièze unfold an educational trail along the torrent, with a tunnel cut into the rock and a footbridge suspended around sixty metres above the void. A short, wild loop, ideal from age 5-6.
Trient Gorges in Vernayaz: a canyon on walkways for the family
What if you offered your children a dive into a dizzying canyon, on wooden walkways clinging to the rock? In Vernayaz, just a stone's throw from the train station, the Gorges du Trient plunge into a narrow crevice where the torrent roars. A short, refreshing, and spectacular visit, perfect in the height of summer.
Pissevache Waterfall in Vernayaz: 116 meters of drop at the roadside
Want to see an impressive natural spectacle without walking for hours? In Vernayaz, the Pissevache waterfall cascades from nearly 116 meters right by the road, just a stone's throw from Martigny. A refreshing and free stop, perfect for breaking up a trip in Valais and dazzling the kids.
Bâtiaz Beach: family swimming in Saint-Gingolph, at the foot of the mountains
And what if you offered your children a day of swimming at the foot of the mountains? At the entrance of the border village of Saint-Gingolph, on the Valais side, the Plage de la Bâtiaz stretches its fine sand along Lake Geneva, with a magnificent view of the Riviera and the Dents du Midi.
Rive Bleue Beach: family swimming by Lake Geneva, in Bouveret
Want a day with your feet in the water by Lake Geneva, without spending a dime? Rive Bleue beach, in Bouveret (municipality of Port-Valais), offers free public access to the lake, with a gentle sloping entrance that reassures parents of young children. A simple and friendly stop, right next to Aquaparc.
Mountain Cart in Crans-Montana: race down the mountain as a family
Looking for high-altitude thrills with your teens? In Crans-Montana, the mountain cart lets you race down the mountain trail between Arnouva and Montana aboard a small three-wheeled, engine-free kart. You ride up by gondola, settle in, and off you go for the descent.