Totem Escalade Versoix

A climbing gym designed for families

Located on the first floor, above the Migros in Versoix, Totem is a large bouldering gym (without ropes, on walls about 4.5 meters high with large crash pads). You come in climbing shoes, climb colorful routes according to your level, come down, and start again. It's fun, accessible, and ideal for moving together on a Wednesday afternoon, a rainy weekend, or during the holidays.

What your children will discover

• Colorful bouldering walls, with easy routes to start and tougher ones to challenge themselves.
• A Ninja Warrior space with obstacle courses, perfect for burning energy and testing balance.
• The exhilarating feeling of climbing high safely, then letting yourself fall onto the mats.
• A bright and welcoming environment where you can take a break, watch the older climbers, and recharge.

What you can do there and the atmosphere on site

The atmosphere is relaxed and supportive: people share the walls, encourage each other, and no one judges anyone's level. Totem offers classes and camps for children (the kids' team welcomes young climbers from 3 years old, and there are even motor skills sessions for toddlers), as well as birthday parties and multi-activity camps during school holidays. On site, a bar-restaurant serves pizzas, tapas, and salads: convenient for extending the time after climbing. Good to know: for those under 12, the presence of a parent or accompanying adult is mandatory in the gym.

Before you go

• Recommended age: from 6 years old for independent climbing; younger ones (from 3 years old, and even from 1.5 years in motor skills) are welcomed in dedicated classes.
• Duration: plan for 1 to 2 hours for a good session.
• Reservation: walk-in entry is possible, but for classes, camps, and birthdays, book in advance via the official website.
• Stroller accessibility: the gym is on the first floor above the Migros; inquire on site about access.
• Transport: about a 10-minute walk from the Versoix train station (Léman Express / CFF); underground parking available.
• What to bring: comfortable sportswear; climbing shoes can be rented on site.
• Ideal season: year-round, it's indoors, so perfect for rainy weather or extreme cold.

Parents' tips

• Book kids' classes and birthdays early, especially on Wednesdays and weekends.
• Plan to accompany those under 12: your presence is required in the gym.
• Bring clean socks if you rent climbing shoes.
• Save some time for the bar-restaurant: it's often the kids' favorite moment after the effort.

Useful information

• Address: Chemin de la Scie 2, 1290 Versoix (1st floor, above the Migros)
• Official website: https://totem.ch/vx
• Hours: variable depending on the days; check the official website for up-to-date hours.
• Access: ~10 min walk from the Versoix train station (Léman Express / CFF); underground parking.

Why we recommend it

It's a physical, indoor, all-season activity that appeals to both children and parents. You move, take on challenges at your own pace, and the family-friendly atmosphere makes the experience easy, even for a first time. Between climbing, the Ninja space, and the bar-restaurant, you can easily spend half a day.

In two words

A large family bouldering gym by the lake, just steps from Geneva, where the whole family climbs, has fun, and gets active, in good weather or bad.