Leisure parks

Public park in Ambilly with shaded lawns, a biotope pond, accessible paths and two children's play areas, right opposite the town hall.

8th largest theme park in France with 4 worlds: summer Liberté, Médiévales, Hameau du Père Noël and Grand Parc de Noël. Adult 'Malin' €15 (D-5), 'Liberté' €18.

At the foot of Annecy's Old Town, the Marquisats watersports centre brings together the SRVA and the Club des Sports Nautiques: sailing, rowing, paddle on the lake.

On the shore of Lake Annecy, the Jardins de l'Europe form an English-style arboretum laid out in 1863: 250 remarkable trees, free 24/7 access.

Hot-air balloon flight at dawn over Lake Annecy and the mountains. ~1 hour aloft, 3 hours total with inflation, briefing and toast. By booking.

5-hectare public garden on the shore of Lake Annecy: rose garden, aviary, perennial border, beach and terraces opening onto the Casino Imperial.

TNA Cable Park at Arenthon: the only true cable wakeboard park in Haute-Savoie. Cable-towed wakeboarding on a lake, with consistently flat water and longer sessions than boat-towed riding.

Evasion Nordique in Les Carroz: dog-sled rides with Nordic huskies, taster, half-day and full day. Pro musher guidance.

Treetop adventure park at Bellevaux (74): 8 trails, 70 workshops, ziplines from age 3. Children's island €10, ages 6–16 €17, adult €23. May to October.

Microlight (ULM) discovery flights over Lake Geneva and the Mont-Blanc massif, departing from Cervens airfield.

1,300 m rail toboggan in the heart of Chamonix: jumps, turns, 540° spirals. Open year-round, at the center of a family leisure park with trampolines, zipline and 15+ attractions.

La Forêt Magique in Chamonix: treetop adventure park with graded trails and ziplines facing the Mont-Blanc massif.

Paintball venue in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc — fitted fields, varied scenarios, equipment provided, professional supervision. From age 8 in junior format.

Treetop adventure park at 1,600 m altitude at Châtel (Portes du Soleil): 7 courses from age 2, Quick Jump free fall, top of the Super-Châtel cable car. Summer 2026.

Two-cable giant zip-line in Châtel: 1,200 m + 1,325 m, up to 240 m high and nearly 100 km/h. €43/person, open June to September.

Free leisure complex with lake, deer park, shaded trails, playground, summer pool, tree-climbing and fitness trail in Cruseilles, Haute-Savoie.

Tree-top adventure park at Cruseilles in the Dronières forest: 3 courses (Discovery / Junior / Vertige) from 90 cm, Tactiq Game escape forest, open April to Nov.

Watersports centre at the southern port of Lake Annecy at Doussard: sailing, wakeboard and paddle hosted with Skiwake74 and other operators, reached via the Voie verte.

K2 Parapente: tandem paragliding flights from Col de la Forclaz over Lake Annecy, landing at Doussard beach. April-October season.

Free public leisure area open year-round at Aviernoz (Fillière), at the foot of the Parmelan: children's playground, picnic tables, barbecue. Pets welcome.

Private fishing estate in Haute-Savoie: ponds for trout and/or carp, natural setting. Hours and rates to be confirmed.

7 ha lake, pumptrack, 2025 playground, fitness trail, jetty and Asian cherry blossom. Free access year-round at La Balme-de-Sillingy.

900-m cable route, 3 sections (AD+ to TD), soaring views over Abondance Valley. Airy and athletic outing in the heart of Portes du Soleil.

Dog sledding (huskies) in La Chapelle-d'Abondance: coached rides, kennel visits, family outings in winter season.

Escape Canyon: guided canyoning outings in the Aravis from La Clusaz. Beginner and sporty routes, gear included. Summer 2026.

700 m equipped route, graded D (difficult), on the Borderan cliff facing the Étale massif. Free access, gear required, open May–November.

Dog sledding (huskies) in Le Grand-Bornand: coached rides, kennel visits, family outings in winter season.

One of the longest via ferratas in the Aravis range: 1100 m of aerial route at the Col de la Colombière, suspension bridge, panoramic views of the massif.

The largest leisure park in Mont-Blanc country: 30 hectares, 2 lakes, free swimming, 20+ sports and relaxation activities. Free access all season in Les Contamines-Montjoie.

Dog-sled rides, mushing initiation and cani-hiking in Les Gets, Portes du Soleil resort. By booking, December to April depending on snow.

The Grotte de Balme in Magland: natural cave in the Arve valley, guided caving recommended. Seasonal access.

Dévalkart de Manigod: mountain coaster at the Manigod / La Croix-Fry resort. Several-hundred-metre rail descent, chairlift access, summer.

Treetop adventure park at the Col de la Croix Fry (1,477 m) in Manigod, in the Aravis range: trails for ages 4 up, facing the range and Lake Annecy.

Tree-top adventure park at 1,450 m in Megève: 70 stations including 90 m zip-line, tree surfing, children's courses from age 5. Permanent safety via magnetic carabiners.

Suspended catamaran-net Parcabout 3–15 m up at the foot of the Salève. No harness, from birth. Open 365 days/year. Adult €25, seniors €16.

Mountain lake leisure park with supervised beach, children's playground, tree-top course, pumptrack, picnic areas. Free access year-round in Morillon.

Experience vertical adventure above Nyon waterfall: treetop courses, giant ziplines, canyoning and exclusive via ferrata in a family park at 1000m altitude.

Natural park 5 km along the Dranse in Morzine. Fitness trail with 20 stations, shaded paths, skate park, tennis, equestrian centre. Free access.

Centre de loisirs UCPA à 15 min de Genève : 25 m, 9 toboggans, balnéo, spa, escalade 14 m, plaine de jeux. Aquatique adulte journée 29 €, 4 h 25 €.

Leisure park facing Mont-Blanc: supervised beach, swimming, paddle, pedal boats, fitness trail, mini-golf, go-kart. Free access year-round in Passy.

Rafting, hydrospeed, canoraft and airboat on the Giffre, Arve and Dranse from two bases in Passy and Samoëns. Guided trips for all levels.

Dog-sled rides, mushing initiation and cani-hiking on the Plaine-Joux plateau (Passy), facing the Mont Blanc range. By booking, November to April.

Neo Canyon: guided canyoning outings from Annecy. Beginner, sporty, aquatic routes, gear included, qualified instructors. Summer 2026.

Paintball venue in Passy — fitted fields, varied scenarios, equipment provided, professional supervision. From age 8 in junior format.

Multi-activity adventure park facing Mont-Blanc: 10 treetop courses, 1.2 km of zip-lines, airbag, human catapult, outdoor escape games. From €6.

AD+ via ferrata of 500 m above Passy, in the Fiz massif, facing Mont-Blanc. Nepalese bridge, beam, walkway. Free access, free car park.

Yaute Canyon: guided canyoning based in Passy (Mont-Blanc), trips in the Giffre, the Aravis and around Annecy. All levels, gear supplied.

Paintball venue in Perrignier — fitted fields, varied scenarios, equipment provided, professional supervision. From age 8 in junior format.

Guided caving outings on the Salève: discovery, families, stag/hen. Kit included, qualified guides. April-November.

Family treetop adventure park in Rocailles forest at Reignier-Ésery. Suspended Acro'Net, courses from age 1 m. 10 km from Annemasse, 20 km from Geneva. From €16.

7 treetop trails of varying levels + ziplines up to 400 m + via ferrata in the Parc Thermal of Saint-Gervais. The largest adventure park in the Mont-Blanc area.

Bungee jump from the Saint-Gervais viaduct in the Mont-Blanc valley: pro-supervised thrill, gear included. Summer season.

Vertiginous route in the Bonnant gorges at Saint-Gervais, in three sections (D, D+, TD+). Equipped route for experienced climbers with waterfall views.

Franco-Swiss tree-climbing park at Saint-Gingolph: 10 courses, 140 challenges, smugglers' zip-line and outdoor laser game. From age 2, 20 min from Évian.

Bun-J-Ride at Saint-Jean-de-Sixt: supervised giant swing in the Aravis, big thrills guaranteed. Seasonal, by reservation.

Tree playground for children aged 3–12 in Saint-Jorioz, on the shore of Lake Annecy. Rates from €13/child, online booking on the official website.

Main boat-towed wakeboard spot on Lake Annecy: water-skiing, wakeboarding, wakesurfing, towed buoy. Flat water in the morning, boat waves in the afternoon.

Leisure complex around a temperate natural lake at 900 m altitude. Supervised swimming, adventure course, water sports. Day pass €18, entry €3.80.

Family treetop adventure park by mountain lake: 7 courses from age 2, swimming, water sports. Adult €23. July-Aug 10am-6pm. Beunaz Beach, Saint-Paul-en-Chablais.

Leisure park in Saint-Sixt (1,100 m altitude) with summer luge, Tubby, electric mini-karts, mini-golf and inflatable games. 15 April - 1 October.

Leisure complex with 3 lakes in Sallanches: fishing, supervised swimming in summer, windsurfing, paddling, fitness trail and picnic areas. Free access year-round.

10-hectare leisure park around two lakes at Samoëns. Supervised swimming in summer, playgrounds, sports pitches, fishing, paddle. Free access.

Disc-golf course in Samoëns: 9 or 18 baskets in nature, free access, disc rental by Indiana Ventures.

Rafting et activités d'eau vive sur le Giffre, le Fier et le Chéran, vallée du Giffre.

Multi-discipline Lake Geneva sailing centre at Sciez: kitesurfing, dinghy and catamaran on the south shore, with optimal thermal winds in the afternoon.

Protected natural site of 85 hectares classified as Natura 2000 in Sciez. Diverse habitats, unique fossil dunes, birdwatching observatory. Free access year-round.

Treetop adventure park among century-old oak trees in the Coudrée Estate. Over 40 activities, 2 courses, from €13. Family Plus certified.

300 m² virtual-reality centre at Grand Épagny (Sillingy): 80+ VR experiences, from age 8 with an adult. From €14 per session. Sibra bus line 7.

1,200+ m² indoor playground in Sillingy (15 min from Annecy): giant maze, slides, trampolines, mini-karts and laser game from age 4.

Vertical climbing in the Cirque du Fer-à-Cheval: suspended footbridge, 8-meter ladder and spectacular views over the Giffre valley.

Family adventure park above Lake Annecy: tree-climbing, Acro'Filet, Ninja, Sensory Forest. Book online from €17. Open March to November.

Public park on the heights of Taninges: former domain of Count Joachim de la Grange (18th c.), Clos du Chalet 1857. Free access all year round.

Cercle de la Voile de Thonon (CVT) at the Port de Rives: historic French Lake Geneva sailing club, school for Optimist, dinghy and catamaran, regattas and courses.

Frogs Rafting: raft, kayak and hydrospeed descents on the Dranse de Morzine. Qualified guides, beginner to sporty, from age 8-12.

Indoor play park for 0–12 at Thonon-les-Bains: 3 age zones, mini karting. 1–3 €7, 3–12 €10, under 1 free. Closed 23–24 May (Whitsun).

Large lakeside park in Thonon: children's playgrounds, mini-golf, sports, picnic, beach. Free access, ideal for families.

Clerges watersports centre at Thonon-les-Bains: rowing and canoe-kayak club on Lake Geneva, the launch point for outings on the water.

Sporty via ferrata in Thônes, 600 m of cable on vertical wall, visible from the village. Free access, equipment required. 20 min from Annecy.

Fun AD+ via ferrata in the Bérard valley, Vallorcine. 400 m equipped route with Tibetan bridges and refreshment bar. 20-min walk from Le Buet car park.

Indoor play park for children aged 0–12 at Ville-la-Grand near Annemasse: 1,200 m², karting, indoor sledge run. Ages 4–12 €13, 1–3 €8, under 1 free.

Dinosaur park at Viry: 35 life-size sculptures, botanical garden and mini-farm on 1.5 ha. Adult EUR 10, child 3-11 EUR 7, under 3 free.

Largest indoor play park in the French Genevois for children 0–12. Entry €14.90 (>95 cm), €9.90 (<95 cm), under 12 months free, 1 adult free per paying child.

A 24-hectare natural area on the shores of Lake Léman: ancient forest, centuries-old chestnut trees, lakeside shores, and remarkable biodiversity. Free access year-round.

Évian-les-Bains watersports centre: paddle, kayak, sailing, rowing and diving sessions on Lake Geneva, supervised beach June–September. Bookable evening sessions.

Hot-air balloon flight at dawn over Lake Geneva, the Chablais and the Mont Blanc massif, departing from Évian. ~1 h flight, 3 h total.