Activities In summer in Canton Valais
Discover the best activities In summer for children in Canton Valais.
93 activities for children
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.
The Marmot Trail in Vercorin: a nature-and-games descent for families
Fancy a mountain walk that thrills children? In Vercorin, the Marmot Trail descends from Crêt-du-Midi through alpine pastures and arolla pine forest, dotted with seven playful stations about the world of marmots. A perfect nature outing for families, in summer and autumn.
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.
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.