Nest Chalet

Summer

Sunlit hiking paths, Europe's best bike park, heated pools, soothing thermal baths, rich cultural festivals, lakeside Montreux, and the Swiss Riviera — all within an easy one-hour drive from the Nest chalet, making this summer one you will never forget.

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Archery Hunt, Morgins

Target archery sessions for beginners and families. Instructors cover stance and aim before you try the range.

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Clay pigeon shooting, Morgins

Clay shooting on a supervised range, with guns, cartridges and coaching provided. A good couple of hours testing your aim.

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E-bike routes, Portes du Soleil

Marked e-bike trails across the Swiss and French valleys. The battery assist flattens the climbs and opens up long rides.

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Bike park, Avoriaz

The downhill and freeride park above car-free Avoriaz, over the ridge from Morgins. Lift-served trails from easy to steep.

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AN Rafting, Féternes

Guided whitewater rafting on the rivers next door, run by a long-established outfitter. Wetsuits and instruction included.

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Valrafting, Sierre

A Chablais rafting operator on the Rhône and its tributaries. Half-day trips mix calm stretches with livelier rapids.

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E-bike routes, Dents du Midi

Signed e-bike routes radiating from the Dents du Midi villages. The motor handles the climbs; you enjoy the descents.

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Road & gravel cycling, Dents du Midi

Mapped road and gravel routes through the Chablais, from vineyard lanes to alpine cols. Good tarmac and big climbs.

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Bikepark Champéry-Les Crosets-Morgins

The shared park linking Champéry, Les Crosets and Morgins, with lift-served trails for every level on a single pass.

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Xstream Park, Collombey-Muraz

An indoor centre with a standing wave and a big trampoline hall. The water's a warm 25-28°C, so you surf in any weather.

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Alaïa Bay, Sion

Europe's biggest surf lagoon. Wavegarden tech rolls out clean waves, from beginner whitewater to head-high walls.

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Aquaparc, Le Bouveret

A big indoor-outdoor water park on Lake Geneva, with slides, wave pools and lagoons. A dependable rainy-day plan for families.

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Fantasticable, Châtel

A high-speed zipline across the Abondance valley. You fly face-down for over a kilometre at close to 100km/h.

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Parc Aventure, Aigle

A treetop adventure park with rope bridges, zip lines and climbing courses graded by difficulty. Shaded and good for mixed ages.

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Galerie Défago, Champéry

A cliff path cut into a natural ledge above Champéry, opened in 1864. Superb views over the Val d'Illiez, with sheer drops.

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Organic Adventure Park, Champéry

A forest ropes course with six graded circuits, monkey bridges and a long zip line. A safety line keeps it easy for first-timers.

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Via ferrata des Saix de Miolène, Abondance

A protected climbing route where cables, rungs and bridges let you tackle rock faces. Best done with a guide if you're new.

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Gecko Escalade, Sottens

An indoor climbing gym with roped walls and bouldering, set for beginners and strong climbers alike. Good when the weather turns.

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Pass'Portes du Soleil bike festival

A huge end-of-June mountain-bike weekend across the whole area, with a signed cross-border loop, food stops and demo gear.

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Via ferrata de Tière, Champéry

A cabled route up the rock for those with a head for heights. Best attempted with a guide and a proper harness.

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YouCanyon, Morzine

Canyoning descents through gorges by abseil, slide and jump into mountain pools. Wetsuits and guides for all levels.

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Hiking trails, Dents du Midi

The dense web of marked footpaths across the region, from valley strolls to full mountain days. Signposts give walking times.

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Downhill scooters, Champéry

Take the lift up and ride a sturdy off-road scooter back down the track. Easy to learn and fun for older kids and adults.

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Morgins outdoor swimming pool

The village open-air pool at the sports centre, open in the warmer months. A relaxed spot to cool off with a mountain view.

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Palladium swimming pool, Champéry

The Palladium's outdoor pool, open through summer with the Dents du Midi in view. An easy afternoon for families.

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Tennis club, Morgins

The village tennis club, with courts open to visitors and gear to hire. A pleasant way to fill a fine afternoon.

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Golf, Aigle

Tree-lined 18-hole course in Aigle with century-old parkland, mountain panoramas and a calm, elegant atmosphere ideal for relaxed play.

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Gorges de la Vièze, Monthey

A wild limestone gorge with a small cave, a rushing river and a narrow trail to a dramatic suspension bridge, near Monthey. Park in the centre of Monthey and walk upstream.

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Cultural

Montreux Jazz Festival

A storied music festival each July on the Lake Geneva waterfront, with headline concerts and free lakeside stages.

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Mines de Sel de Bex

Switzerland's only working salt mine, worked since the 1500s. Visits go underground by little train through old galleries.

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Fort de Cindey, Saint-Maurice

A real artillery fort dug into the rock, part of Switzerland's secret defences. Tours lead through tunnels and gun positions.

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La Vieille Douane, Châtel

Châtel's old customs house, now a small museum on the smugglers and border guards of these mountains. A characterful hour.

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Chaplin's World, Corsier-sur-Vevey

Charlie Chaplin's lakeside home, now a museum to his life and films. The manor and studio sets are clever and moving.

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Olympic Museum, Lausanne

The official museum of the Olympic Games, in parkland above the harbour. Memorabilia, film and interactive galleries.

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Fort de Chillon, Veytaux

A once-secret artillery fort hidden in the rock by the castle, now open. Cold War history with immersive underground staging.

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Lac Souterrain de Saint-Léonard

Europe's largest navigable underground lake, explored by rowing boat through a vast lit cavern. Cool, still and remarkable.

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GoldenPass Belle Époque, Montreux

A heritage train with 1930s-style carriages, climbing from the lake into the pre-Alps. The journey is the outing.

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Chemin de fer-musée Blonay-Chamby, Blonay

A working museum railway running vintage steam and electric trains on a scenic line above Lake Geneva. A charming ride.

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Fort des Rousses, Les Rousses

A huge 19th-century Jura fort, now part museum and part cheese cellar where Comté matures. Tours end with a tasting.

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Belalp Escape Game, Châtel

A themed escape game where teams solve puzzles against the clock. A good evening plan when the weather closes in.

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Chillon Castle

Discover the most visited historical monument in Switzerland: Chillon Castle on Lake Geneva. Immerse yourself in 1000 years of history and explore medieval dungeons.

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Le Ferrage, Morgins

An alpine restaurant above Morgins serving local produce and well-known brochettes, with views over the Dents du Midi. Booking is recommended, as it is popular and often fully booked.

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For kids

Swiss Vapeur Parc, Le Bouveret

A miniature railway park where scale steam and electric trains run through gardens, tunnels and over bridges. A kids' hit.

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Aquaparc, Le Bouveret

A big indoor-outdoor water park on Lake Geneva, with slides, wave pools and lagoons. A dependable rainy-day plan for families.

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Tropiquarium, Servion

A tropical zoo and aquarium with crocodiles, snakes, big cats and a walk-through aviary. Warm and easy with kids on a cool day.

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Cailler chocolate museum, Broc

One of Switzerland's oldest chocolate factories. A guided tour through the history of the bean ends with a generous tasting.

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AQUATIS, Lausanne

Europe's largest freshwater aquarium and vivarium. Twenty ecosystems trace the world's rivers and lakes, fish and reptiles.

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Happyland, Granges-Sierre

A family amusement park in the Rhône valley, with rollercoasters, carousels and gentler rides for small children.

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Devalkart, Morgins

Steer a rugged go-kart down a ski slope in the middle of the village, then ride the lift back up. Summer and winter.

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Gorges de la Vièze, Monthey

A wild limestone gorge with a small cave, a rushing river and a narrow trail to a dramatic suspension bridge, near Monthey. Park in the centre of Monthey and walk upstream.

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Suspension Bridge, Troistorrents

A 185-metre suspension bridge high above the Vièze, linking Troistorrents and Chenarlier, with dramatic alpine views and an easy scenic walk.

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Wellness

Oxygen yoga & massage, Morgins

A village wellness studio for yoga, movement, massage and bodywork. A good reset for tired legs after rain, trails or snow.

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Évian-les-Bains

The elegant French spa town across the lake, known for its water, belle-époque architecture and lakeside promenade.

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Les Bains de Lavey, Lavey-les-Bains

Switzerland's warmest springs feed indoor and outdoor pools at a soothing 34°C. A restorative half-day after exertion.

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Institut Colibri, Morgins

A massage and treatment studio in the village for unknotting tired muscles. Worth booking ahead on a wet or snowy afternoon.

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As You Are yoga, Morgins

A village yoga studio with classes and private sessions in English. Calm surroundings for a stretch between adventures.

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Centre aquatique Forme d'O, Châtel

Châtel's pool and wellness centre, with indoor pools, slides and a spa. A comfortable wet-weather option over the border.

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