Activities In summer in Canton Vaud
Discover the best activities In summer for children in Canton Vaud.
188 activities for children
Picnic area of Creux des Abériaux
At the exit of Arzier, the Creux des Abériaux picnic area is a large relaxation space nestled under tall trees. Tables, tranquility, and nature: the ideal spot for a family meal, and the perfect starting point for the spiritual path of Oujon. Free.
Path of the Lower Slopes
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.
Alpage Trail
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.
The Ballad to Béatrix (told path)
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.
Walk to the Refuge de la Barilette
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.
Port of Torry and new shores of Mies-Tannay
Inaugurated in September 2024 between Mies and Tannay, the renaturalized shores of the Torry offer a new corner of Lake Geneva to discover with family. Accessible promenade, playground, beach volleyball, and beach: everything is new and free, right by the water.
Bassins Distillery
In Bassins, in the Parc Jura vaudois, the Distillerie de Bassins cultivates about a dozen aromatic and medicinal plants organically and distills essential oils from them. Once a year, its free Open House day opens the fields and the still to curious visitors: a nature and sensory discovery to experience with family.
CGN Cruises departing from Nyon
And what if the outing was the boat itself? From the Rive pier in Nyon, CGN offers cruises on Lake Geneva, sometimes aboard the magnificent Belle Époque boats. Family offers, strollers accepted, picnic on board: a breath of fresh air for young and old alike.