In summer, the Pays du St-Bernard (Valais, Switzerland) offers families a suspended trail in La Fouly, a beach, pedal boats, stand up paddle and a heated outdoor pool in Champex-Lac, the Flore-Alpe alpine botanical garden, treasure hunts in the villages, hikes with the Saint Bernard dogs, zip lines at La Breya and many other activities. Find all the activities below, which you can filter by village or accessibility.
Fishing in Champex-lac
Fishing in Champex-lac
Fishing in the river
Fishing in the river
Great St. Bernard Hospice museum
Great St. Bernard Hospice museum
Hiking with Saint-Bernard dogs in summer
Hiking with Saint-Bernard dogs in summer
Indoor pool
Indoor pool
Irtag
Irtag
Open air pool
Open air pool
Pedal boats and stand up paddle
Pedal boats and stand up paddle
Rap Jump
Rap Jump
Scooters
Scooters
Scooters
Scooters
Skating rink/tennis
Skating rink/tennis
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do with the family in summer in the Pays du St-Bernard?
Walk the suspended trail in La Fouly, enjoy Lake Champex (beach, pedal boats, rowing boats, stand up paddle, outdoor pool), visit the Flore-Alpe alpine botanical garden, go on a treasure hunt in the villages, discover the museum and kennel at the Great St Bernard Hospice or hike with the Saint Bernard dogs.
What is there to do by Lake Champex?
You can go pedal boating, rowing or stand up paddling (rental at the hut on the lakeshore), enjoy the beach, redone in 2026, fish in the lake or swim at the outdoor pool, heated to 27°.
Where can you see the Saint Bernard dogs?
The museum at the Great St Bernard Hospice lets you visit, at their place of origin, the breeding of the famous dogs, now entrusted to the Fondation Barry. Hikes to the pass with the Saint Bernard dogs are also offered in summer.
What does the suspended trail in La Fouly offer?
The suspended trail suits beginners and experienced tree climbers alike, alone, as a family or in a group. It includes 4 courses and 48 obstacles, including 13 zip lines.
Where can you swim in the Pays du St-Bernard?
In Lake Champex, with its beach redone in 2026, or at the outdoor pool in Champex-Lac, heated to 27°. To relax whatever the weather, the heated indoor pool in Bourg-St-Pierre also offers swimming and aqua-fitness classes.