Activities in the canton of Valais
97 activities for children
Mini-golf in Grimentz: a family round in the heart of the village
Fancy a round of mini-golf in the mountains? In Grimentz, a course awaits families in the heart of the village, with a view over the old chalets. A simple, friendly activity, free with the Pass Anniviers Liberté, perfect between two walks.
The Grimentz pump track: the free bump track, for families
Fancy letting the children ride in the open air in Grimentz? The pump track, free and open-access, rolls out its asphalt bump track for bikes, BMXs, scooters and skateboards. Enough to burn off energy as soon as the fine season arrives, in the heart of the resort.
The La Lée copper mine: 'miner for a day' above Grimentz
Fancy an underground adventure as a family? Above the Val d'Anniviers, the La Lée copper mine can be visited with a guide: 500 metres of galleries to explore. On Sundays, children become 'miners for a day' and extract the copper ore themselves.
Bendolla Bouge in Grimentz: the high-altitude leisure park, in summer
Fancy a day of games and thrills at altitude? In summer, at the top of the Grimentz gondola, the Bendolla Bouge park brings together a treetop course, a big air bag, a giant bouncy castle, mountain-bike tracks and wooden games. A big open-air playground, facing the mountains.
The St-Jean bisse and the Puchotaz waterfall: a walk along the water
Fancy a cool walk along the water as a family? Starting from Grimentz, the St-Jean bisse leads to the lovely Puchotaz waterfall. An easy walk much loved by children, with a shelter equipped with games for a picnic at St-Jean.
The Animal Trail in Grimentz: a footprint hunt for families
Fancy a playful nature walk starting from Grimentz? The Animal Trail links Grimentz to St-Jean by getting you to guess the mountain animals: footprints to recognise, silhouettes hidden in the forest and riddles on the panels. An easy trail, perfect with children.
The forest trail in Grimentz: a playful walk with Sylvette the owl
Fancy a playful nature walk for the children in Grimentz? In the Ilot Bosquet forest, an educational trail guided by Sylvette the owl offers 11 wooden stations to learn all about the forest: flora, fauna, games and quizzes. With a big picnic area by the river.
The old village of Grimentz: stepping back in time as a family
Fancy strolling through one of the most beautiful villages in Switzerland? In Grimentz, blackened wooden raccards, lanes overflowing with geraniums and centuries-old chalets tell of life in the old days. Guided tours reveal the Maison de Grand-Maman, the mill and the cellars of the Vin du Glacier.