Activities in the canton of Valais
97 activities for children
The lake and dam of Moiry: a nature walk above Grimentz
Fancy a walk beside a turquoise lake as a family? Above Grimentz, the Moiry dam holds back a high-altitude lake of incredible blue, facing the glacier. The top of the dam can be walked with a pushchair, and marmots often pop their heads out in the evening.
The Anzère playground: free play and pump track in the heart of the village
Fancy letting the children burn off energy for free in Anzère? On the pedestrian village square, a large playground and a pump track await young and old: swings, slides, climbing structures and a bumpy track for bikes and scooters. Free access, in the heart of the resort.
The Anzère ice rink: free skating on the village square in winter
Fancy lacing up your skates as a family in Anzère? In winter, a free-access ice rink sets up on the village square, a stone's throw from the playground. Free skating in a mountain setting, skate hire nearby: the resort's simplest ice outing.
The Les Rousses sledging run in Anzère: 4 km of descent by chairlift
Fancy a big family sledging descent in Anzère? In the Les Rousses sector, a groomed run of around 4 kilometres, reserved for sledgers, comes down the mountain from the chairlift. Thrills guaranteed for children from age 6, in a high-altitude setting.
Insectopia in Anzère: an immersive giant-insect exhibition for children
A life-size exhibition for curious little ones? At Insectopia, near Anzère, giant animatronic insects come to life in the Woodland gardens. Between puzzles, games and ladybirds to ride, it's an original family outing, every summer (May to August).
The Family Fun Park in Anzère: trampoline, climbing and pump track in summer
Fancy letting the children burn off energy in the open air in Anzère? In summer, the Family Fun Park sets up in the heart of the village: trampoline, 6-metre climbing wall, slackline, airbag and a mini treetop course. An hour of sport and laughter, from age 5, in a mountain setting.
The Espace Bains in Anzère: a family pool and relaxation above Sion
Fancy a mountain swim whatever the weather? In Anzère, above Sion, the Espace Bains offers indoor and outdoor pools at 33°C, human-scale and perfect for families. A bubble of relaxation all year round, with a view of the Alps.
The Vercorin all-terrain scooter: a thrilling family descent
Fancy some thrills on two wheels in Vercorin? In summer, you take the cable car up then ride an all-terrain scooter down the mountain, over around 500 metres of descent to the village. A fun, exhilarating ride, to share once children are comfortable on a bike.