Activities In summer in Canton Valais
Discover the best activities In summer for children in Canton Valais.
80 activities for children
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.
Les Îles Vapeur Parc in Sion – a miniature train ride by the lake
At the Îles park in Sion, real little steam and electric trains take families on a gentle, playful journey full of outdoor technical discoveries.
Cave of the Giants and Head of the Giant in Saillon
A easy walk in Saillon (VS) combining a natural cave and a spectacular viewpoint. Free, short, and fun, perfect for sparking the curiosity of children from spring to autumn.
Budding explorers at the Valais Nature Museum (Sion)
In Sion, the Valais Nature Museum awakens children's curiosity with alpine wildlife, rocks, and the seasons. A calm, clever, and inspiring visit, perfect all year round.
Forest Fun Park Zermatt: treetop adventure and zip lines at the foot of the Matterhorn
A treetop adventure course in the heart of the forest, zip lines, and a view of the Matterhorn: a nature outing that gets kids moving and breathes adventure, from spring to autumn.