Valais Archives | Swiss Family Fun

Easy
2.5 h
8 k
70m
70m

An easy walk around a charming alpine reservoir with lots of waterfalls and a gorgeous river. A good choice for a half-day outing while in the Saastal area.

Zermatt Snowshoe Trail • Matterhorn North Face

Moderate
3.5 h
9 k
44m
766m

On this beautiful snowshoe trail, you get a view of the north face of Matterhorn, not seen from other parts of Zermatt.

Valais

Zermatt Gornergrat Snowshoe Trail • Epic Matterhorn views!

Easy
2 h
4.5 k
28m
536m

Epic Matterhorn views and mild terrain make this snowshoe trail the best choice in the Zermatt area for families or any casual hiker. This easy trail is mostly downhill, easy, short and can even be split in half if you need something shorter.

Valais

Ski Aletsch Arena • Tips for Families

You’ll love this big ski resort in southern Switzerland with wide sunny slopes, great facilities for kids and beginners, challenging terrain for the rest of us, and a view of the longest glacier in the alps.

Valais

Hannig mountain hike • Saas Fee

Challenging
4 h
9.5 k
380m
900m

A tough but gorgeous mountain trail partially along a ridge high above Saas Fee with panorama views including three glaciers.

Nendaz Tracouet Panorama Theme Trail

Easy
1 h
2.3 k
80m
90m

A theme trail for children with nine activities along this short mountain trail with panorama views. Also a nice playground, restaurant and little alpine lake.

Valais

Kreuzboden Alpine Playground & Wellness Theme Trail

Easy
1 h
1 k

The best option for families in the Saastal region with a big alpine playground, sensory theme trail, mountain scooters and beautiful panorama views.

Kids & Youth “Ski for Free” at Aletsch Arena

At the Aletsch Arena ski resort, kids and youth up to 19 years old ski free on Saturdays, including ski rental and lessons for beginners.

Zermatt Glacier Garden Trail

Moderate
3 h
7 k
75m
800m

Beautiful Zermatt trail exploring the valley carved out by the Gorner glacier, today filled with larch trees and a rushing river. Nearby playground and picnic area for families.

Aletsch Glacier Suspension Bridge Trail

Challenging
4.5 h
11 k
560m
750m

Beautiful alpine hike in southern Switzerland with views of the Aletsch glacier, crossing a suspension bridge over a gorge. Particularly nice in fall when the larch trees turn bright yellow. A bit challenging at 11km, so better for families with older kids.

Gemmipass • Hike from Leukerbad to Kandersteg

Moderate
3 h
8.5 k
80m
480m

This classic Swiss hike over the beautiful Gemmipass, connecting cantons Bern and Valais, is a great option for families thanks to cable cars and a well defined trail. The scenery is breathtaking and varied, definitely one of the best hikes we done in Switzerland.

Leukerbad Switzerland • Best hikes for families

This high alpine valley in the Valais region of Sitzerland is famous for its natural hot springs, thermal baths and spas but also has lovely hikes suitable for families.