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Lioson Lake at Les Mosses: easy hike and swimming at altitude
Want to take your children on their first real mountain hike? Above the Col des Mosses, Lake Lioson spreads its turquoise waters at 1850 m, in the municipality of Ormont-Dessous. A steady ascent of about 1 to 1.5 hours, a swim for the brave, and a small animal park upon arrival: the perfect alpine outing for families.
Château de Chenaux in Estavayer-le-Lac: a medieval keep by the lake
Fancy sending your children up a real medieval keep? The Château de Chenaux has watched over the old town of Estavayer-le-Lac since the 13th century. We take you to the top of its tower, from where the view runs straight over the rooftops and Lake Neuchâtel.
Luge Féeline de la Robella in Buttes: 1200 m of fun for the family
Fancy some thrills without leaving the valley? In Buttes, in the Val-de-Travers, the Luge Féeline de La Robella takes you down 1200 metres of elevated rails, from age 3, accompanied by an adult. A ride for the whole family, all summer long.
Mountain Cart in Crans-Montana: race down the mountain as a family
Looking for high-altitude thrills with your teens? In Crans-Montana, the mountain cart lets you race down the mountain trail between Arnouva and Montana aboard a small three-wheeled, engine-free kart. You ride up by gondola, settle in, and off you go for the descent.
Summer toboggan run at Lake Black (Schwarzsee): 1000 m on rails
Want to give your children a thrilling ride, overlooking Lake Black and the Fribourg Pre-Alps? The summer toboggan run at Schwarzsee, a rail toboggan of about 1000 m, glides down the slope above the lake. Guaranteed thrills, all in safety.
Château d'Oron: a inhabited and furnished castle to visit with family
What if you pushed open the door of a real furnished castle, perched in the Jorat countryside? At the Château d'Oron, in Oron-le-Châtel, your children follow the Green Lady from room to room and discover a library of 18,000 ancient books. A family outing full of history, on weekends from April to September.
Château d'Aigle: medieval fortress and family treasure hunts
What if your children went on a treasure hunt in a real castle? In the heart of the vineyards of Chablais, the Château d'Aigle stands its towers and ramparts above the city. A medieval fortress that houses the Museum of Vine, Wine, and Etiquette, along with a whole program of activities for families.
Giant toboggan of Vue-des-Alpes: the thrilling descent for the family
Want to feel the thrill outdoors, in the fresh mountain air? At the Col de la Vue-des-Alpes, your children can race down a long track on a wheeled sled, with the Neuchâtel panorama in sight. A summer slide that appeals from the age of 3, accessible and easy to adjust according to desires.
Valère and Tourbillon in Sion: two castles to explore with the family
Want to turn back time with your children? In Sion, two twin hills each have their fortress: Valère, with its fortified basilica and museum, and Tourbillon, with its medieval ruins to explore freely. A family outing combining history, panoramic views, and fresh air, just a stone's throw from the CFF train station.
Morges Castle and its museums: family outing by Lake Geneva
Looking for an outing where history comes to life without boring the kids? Château de Morges stands with its four towers by Lake Geneva and houses four museums filled with figurines, dioramas, and pieces of artillery. A medieval fortress to explore with the family, just a stone's throw from Morges train station.
Snow Mountain Cart in Grimentz (Bendolla): the kart run on snow in the Val d'Anniviers
Fancy a thrilling family descent this winter above Grimentz? At Bendolla, the Snow Mountain Cart sends you down 5 km of snow-covered track, halfway between a kart and a sledge. Thrills guaranteed and a view of the Val d'Anniviers thrown in, for older children from age 11.
Minigolf La Canebière in Neuchâtel: 18 holes by the lake
Looking for a family outing almost at the water's edge? The minigolf in Neuchâtel is La Canebière: an 18-hole open-air course, set on the quaysides by the lake. Your children aim, count their shots and enjoy the open air, a stone's throw from the harbour and the promenade.
