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Verbier Activities - Families and Kids
| Families & Kids Activities in Verbier |
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Verbier is very much a family-friendly resort and welcomes children of all ages. There is so much more to do than skiing so you can rest assured they will never run out of things to keep them entertained! Here are a few of our suggestions for the family to try together... |
| Horse-riding |
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Improve your skills with lessons in the outdoor arena (adults or children, minimum age 5 years), or join guided treks into the mountains. The professional and qualified instructors at Les Ecuries de Verbier can offer a variety of courses (dressage, jumping, etc.), hacks through spectacular mountain and forest trails, holiday camps, as well as a programme of demonstrations and events. There are new stables this year, with stalls for privately owned horses. |
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last updated 21-Apr-2008 |
| Suspension Walk |
 | If you have highly active kids that aren’t afraid of heights and need constant entertainment, (or you’re really just a big kid at heart!!!) then the Suspension Walk is guaranteed to keep all the family entertained. Built in amongst the trees at Médran there's over 800 metres of ropes connecting the trees together where you have much fun teetering along the tightropes, sliding down the pulleys and whilst scrambling around the trees like a monkey! Attached by a harness and various pieces of safety equipment you too can become the next Tarzan or Jane. This is a great adventure playground that's just as much fun for adults as children ! Believe us, we're just big kids at heart and we've tried it !!!
Adrenaline factor 10/10
Verbinet verdict : Excellent, hair raising, adrenaline pumping fun ! |
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last updated 8-Apr-2008 |
| Swimming Pool |
Verbier has two swimming pools that are open to the public and actually offer a wealth of activities besides swimming. The Verbier Sports Centre is probably the best option for a day out with the kids due to the sheer variety of facilities on offer. It boasts a heated indoor pool (12 x 25 m), sauna, Turkish bath, indoor ice rink (30 x 60 m), curling, solarium, squash court and climbing wall.
For a more relaxing experience there is also the Mondzeu indoor pool (10 x 20 m) which offers hydromassage, sauna and a fitness center. Admission prices are reasonably inexpensive and children are welcome.
Top Tip: Check out the weather forecast first, this is a good alternative for when the skies don't look too promising!
Adrenalin factor : 4/10
Verbinet verdict : A nice change of pace to break up the holiday. |
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last updated 28-Feb-2008 |
| Tennis & Squash |
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Verbier has a number of public and private tennis courts throughout the resort. The Verbier Sports Centre is well-equipped with 5 courts with artificial grass and 4 with Polytan, as well as squash courts. See our Activities to do listings for addresses and contact details. |
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last updated 24-Apr-2008 |
| Tobogganing |
 | There's two 'tracks' available in Verbier for a spot of tobogganing fun. A 7km route on Attelas startes fom Ruinettes to Verbier and on Savoleyres, a 10km run starts at the top fo the Taillay chairlift and runs down through the forest to Tzoumaz. Toboggans can be rented from most ski shops for a reasonable afternoon and daily rate.
Adrenaline factor : 6/10
Verbinet verdict : Go as fast or slow as you like. Excellent fun for all the family. |
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last updated 14-Dec-2007 |
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