Activities in the canton of Valais
101 activities for children
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.
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 Five Ponds Tour in Arbaz: an easy family nature loop, pushchair-friendly
Fancy an easy, pushchair-friendly nature walk above Sion? In Arbaz, the Five Ponds Tour rolls out a 6.4 km loop visiting several ponds, with picnic areas by the water. A free and restful walk, perfect for families.
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 Anzère snow garden: first steps on the snow from age 2
Are your little ones discovering snow this winter? In Anzère, the snow garden offers gentle beginner areas: a free magic carpet on the village square, and a large snow garden at Pas-de-Maimbré, supervised by the ski school. From age 2, for real first glides.
The Marmot Park in Anzère: feeding the marmots as a family
Fancy getting close to marmots as a family in Anzère? At the entrance to the resort, the Parc à Marmota, set up at the Hôtel-Restaurant La Poste, lets children watch and feed marmots, rabbits and Valais blacknose sheep. A simple nature encounter, while parents enjoy the terrace.
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).