Sports and leisure activities Romandy

Rental of windsurfing boards.

Genossenschaft Alpin Center Zermatt is a travel agency based in Zermatt. They offer a variety of mountain tours and activities, both in summer and winter. In summer, you can take part in day or multi-day tours, including ascents of the Matterhorn. In winter, they offer heli-skiing, freeride and avalanche studies, among others.

Schweizer Schneesportschule Leukerbad AG is a ski school located in Leukerbad. It offers a variety of courses and activities for all levels and ages, including skiing, snowboarding, telemark and cross-country skiing. Private lessons are also available. The school also offers snowshoe excursions for all levels. Prices vary according to the type of course chosen.

A ski school that organizes off-piste outings with a focus on safety.

The Centre sportif des Vergers is a sports complex located in Meyrin. It offers a variety of sports facilities for residents and visitors alike. This allows people to enjoy the sports facilities throughout the week, including weekends. It is easily accessible thanks to its address at avenue Louis-Rendu 9.

In a beautiful building in the old town of Vevey, chefs offer workshops in French, Italian, Thai and Japanese cuisine, and even meals in the dark to heighten flavors and sensations. You'll learn tips and tricks, tricks of the trade and procedures. Whether you're a novice or an amateur, alone or with friends, everything is planned to pass on to you the chefs' passion for their cuisine. Bonus: you get to eat the fruits of your learning. So grab your aprons, recipe cards and enjoy!

The Alpine Club brings together all lovers of the mountains and mountain sports, from beginners to the most experienced. Numerous activities are offered: snowshoeing or hiking, cross-country skiing, ski touring, alpine skiing and of course mountaineering, races, climbing on frozen waterfalls, rock climbing. Initiation, training in mountaineering, organization of races in the Alps of Haute-Savoie, Valais, in the Jura or in Salève. In addition to its outings, the Alpine Club organizes conferences and meetings with authors throughout the year.

The restaurant is also a wine bar, tapas and cooking workshop. It must be said that at Katrepices, we like to share recipes, good times and the family cuisine that unites. At first, you think you're entering a simple shop dedicated to the art of the table, but surprise, at the back: a room with a worktop, a kitchen and a dining room. In a friendly spirit, everyone gets involved with the chef's advice and then tastes his recipe around a table.

The Geneva Nautical Society (SNG) offers various courses and workshops in rowing, sailing, water skiing and wake boarding. It organizes numerous events throughout the season, including the famous "Bol d'Or", the "Little Cup", and the "Tour du Léman" rowing race. It lines up competitors in national and international championships and offers introductory and advanced courses open to all, members and non-members.

On leisure, as an initiation or as a development, the schedules of this school are on the map in the week with as only conditions a registration of a minimum month and a minimum of 2 hours of course per week: pencil, charcoal, pen, watercolour, gouache, but also sketches and sketches, observation drawings, composition, etc. It is also possible to follow higher training in visual communication, fashion design and interior decoration, professional photography of photography, graphics and multimedia, or preparation for art schools.

An association that promotes creative manual expression, freedom of expression and exchanges by offering discovery workshops. To blossom through playful and artistic activities, this is what Les CréAteliers succeeds in doing. Several formulas of creative workshops for adults, teenagers and children, in the form of more or less long courses or year-round classes. Pottery, sewing, painting, jewellery, engraving, stained glass, papier-mâché, felt pen, there really is something for everyone. A good idea to have fun with your toddlers, avoid moments of trouble and take a break from the screens!

Descend along the Route des Avants in the direction of Glion to the Bridel bridge, which crosses the Baye de Montreux. At the end of the bridge, an unmarked path leads off to the left and climbs through the woods. It joins a small road, which you take down to a hairpin bend. At the end of a chain-linked track, a path joins the torrent des Vaunaises. Cross it. You now follow a path, still in the forest. Stay on the upper path until you reach a passage over a torrent. Immediately afterwards, take the path that climbs above the main trail to reach the Hauts de Caux. You'll come out of the woods behind a group of chalets. Here, you can either take the train to Montreux, or continue on foot: skirt the Caux palace and follow the road to a staircase (yellow markings). Then, via the Chemin du Tremblex, join the cogwheel railway. From here, the path descends to Glion. Allow around 30 minutes to reach Glion, via a staircase leading down to the village center. Leave the village in the direction of Les Avants, via the Chemin de Mottalettaz, which continues along a forest path to the Relais des Trois Chemins. Follow the path to the Sonzier-Glion road. Cross the stone bridge. At the bend, a gravel path opens up on the left. Near a large waterfall, the path begins to rise and passes by a detached house. The path then climbs steadily through the forest to Les Avants.

Diving enthusiasts, here is your Geneva HQ! Of course, the water temperature of the lake or the visibility are not the same as off Bali or the Maldives, but the magic and the happiness of diving in this unique underwater world is there. The club offers all types of diving courses, from the first dive to the PADI diving instructor course, Patty Moll being herself an instructor and passionate about sharks, like us divers, fascinated by these superb animals. The courses are for children, teenagers and adults, in several languages, in the pool and in the lake (and at sea too, trips to the Red Sea, the Maldives or the Mediterranean are offered). You can increase your level by specializing in Rescue training - first aid, nitrox -, deep water diving, cold water dry suit, video and photo. Dives are organized throughout the year in Hermance, day and night. In summary, the club offers a very wide range of activities.

The highlight is the annual lake cleanup, initiated by Patty Moll. Did you know that each year, more than 1,000 tons of waste are recovered? Divers, now is the time to get involved. Every third Sunday in September - September 16 and 17 for the year 2023 - we dive and hunt for garbage! Even today, a part of humanity continues to take the natural environment for a garbage can. This is a nice tribute to the lake and a nice dive.

If you want to introduce yourself to Thai cuisine and be in the mood of "fire shots" in cooking, then this is the right address. For you will learn and practise alongside the cooks of the new restaurant Na Village, located in Vésenaz. It's a unique decoration. You will learn to cook an entrance and a dish that you can then enjoy on the restaurant's table d'hôte.

For three generations, supplies for artists are their passion. Brush, brushes, knives, carpet brushes, pig silk, beef ear, silicone spatula, chassis and canvas, or custom-made. Acrylic paint, gouache for icon or for water painting, Chinese ink, dry pastel in 500 colours, coloured pencils, foxes counted 214 felt colours, 48 different grey, some large of 3 cm, others to fill. Prices are those of large areas.

Located near the Bains baths. Everything that goes on the water can be rented: from the pedal boat to the motorboat.

Rediscover the lake, sail and swim away from the summer crowds, swim in Lake Geneva in more remote corners, in this sumptuous setting... Next to the jet d'eau, Les Corsaires offers both sailboat and motorboat rentals, with or without a license. You can rent a boat and go for a swim in the middle of the lake. But before you launch out on a surprise or a YngLing, it's advisable to get your license. Don't worry, Les Corsaires also offers a sailing school for both sailboats and motorboats.

A good address for hikers and mountaineers? Aventures alpines is a veritable guide bureau for the Lake Geneva region, organizing tailor-made outings and discoveries for all levels: families, schools, initiates. It's where mountain professionals and city dwellers meet to plan mountain excursions, an introduction to climbing at the Queue d'Arve sports center or a heli-ski tour, hiking, snowshoeing, ski touring and travel (trekking or expeditions), and even Tibetan yoga!

Football fields, cross track, multi-functional zone (baseball, frisbee), beach volleyball grounds, rugby and American football courts, tennis courts and picnic areas.

Organised by the city's sports department, sports schools allow young people aged 4 to 18 years to practice varied sports under particularly affordable financial conditions. New courses are regularly offered, such as squash or hip-hop for this year. Camps are also organized during school holidays.

Various workshops of creative noble-looking maingate, theatre, dance and music awakening to make your children from more young age to art.

No need to be an artist to take pleasure in this ceramic painting workshop. Children for 6 years (and adults) choose a motif and then décalquent on one of the many items proposed. It's only possible to paint it with the help of the team's wise advice, clog and finally cook it. All for CHF 6 per hour per child, plus the price of the object. The principle is the same for the anniversaries that can be organized there, if it is only the children create with sweets and drink from syrup, in a workshop decorated for the occasion  !

The Panda Club, WWF's youth sector Geneva, aims to make children discover and raise awareness about environmental issues. It organizes, for example, nature outings for 6 to 12 years, over a day or half-day, as well as ventilated centres in summer with activities on themes related to nature and environmental protection.

A bookstore that dares to use colour and pep, to make young people aged 0-16 want to immerse themselves in the world of literature. Here, we let ourselves be bewitched by the magical stories of novels or CD books. And you have the privilege of receiving efficient and attentive advice on the whole range (animated books, tales, comic books, documentaries, etc.). The shop has been enriched with original gift ideas for children and mothers (cards, decorative objects). There are also educational, wooden games and creative and artistic ideas, and during school holidays and on Wednesday mornings recreational DIY workshops are organised. From very small hands to expert hands, feed your imagination thanks to the beautiful selection of items in this shop.

A store that has more than one trick up its sleeve to keep our toddlers busy and entertained! 150^m2 dedicated to a play paradise. Available in all their forms, from chess in rosewood or wood, to backgammon, from board games to puzzles, from didactic games for children to Chinese tactical challenges and superb wooden games... Whether you want to play alone, in pairs or in groups, fun is here in its kingdom. The place lists the most varied entertainment for all ages. You will meet Sherlock Holmes, Alfred Hitchcock, Jack the Ripper, train builders, empire builders, elves and gnomes... who happily share the boards around which to challenge their friends. On two floors of wood, a very beautiful establishment with the appearance of a toy library!

Le Chemin des Wheats is the countryside in the Broye, the Gros-de-Vaud, the Northern Vaud or the Fribourg enclaves. It crosses over villages, some of which have remarkable buildings, such as the beautiful Fermes farms or the Oak-Pâquier round church. Several loops are offered, please find out about the website.

Clément Tournier is doubly energetic when it comes to pooling and networking all the providers of discovery, leisure and service ideas... In this densely populated and very dynamic border area, Event Advisor certainly meets the need to know where to find all the tips for organising leisure activities, among other things, in just one click. Between Switzerland and France, there are more than 800,000 potential event providers, spread over more than twenty different areas of activity, which are themselves subcategorised into more than a thousand activities.

Held by a passionate team, the store is filled up to the ceiling of all-terrain, electric, race, city or leisure bicycles, also available on the Internet. Consulting and after-sales service are provided.

Want to tease the ice? An ice rink located behind the Planète Charmilles shopping center is waiting for you to twirl or just slide. An animation awaited by young and old every winter. And especially when the ice rink becomes an icy dance floor during the musical evenings. The ideal is to take advantage of the shopping center and then to grant yourself a little moment of sliding to optimize your outing. You just have to rent skates. Atmosphere guaranteed! An excellent idea for a family outing.

As in the Grand-Saconnex district, an ephemeral skating rink has been set up in the heart of Carouge, starting in November. In the beautiful setting of Place de Sardaigne, everyone can try their hand at skating in a friendly, family atmosphere. Admission and skates are free, and it's also possible to eat on site, or enjoy a fondue at the Ice Bar. Highlights of the winter season include the Christmas market. It's back every winter, a great outdoor activity; excellent for children.

The Vernets ice rink is the largest in Geneva and home to the famous Servette Hockey Club. The facility comprises a small outdoor rink and a large indoor rink reserved for clubs and the general public. The rink is very popular with Genevans, who use it during the winter months with family, friends and even on school outings. So come and practise your sliding to music, and keep the tempo so you don't fall off! Alternatively, as a spectator, opt for the ice karting races or a field hockey match.

Seeing Montreux and the Riviera from the sky: an exceptional perspective! It's a breathtaking aerial escape. Thanks to its microclimate, Montreux is ideal for paragliding. Go for a first flight at least, it's a unique experience with the sky as your limit, the valley and lake beneath your feet, and an absolutely sublime view, in silence. If the experience is extraordinary, for those with a sensitive heart, it will be a sore test. The paraglider climbs and descends as it turns, following the course of the air masses.

La Croisée des Loisirs is a leisure complex located in Delémont. It features a bowling alley for bowling enthusiasts.

The site features an 18-hole mini-golf course, offering a variety of challenges for all levels. Players can enjoy a pleasant green setting, with original, well-maintained obstacles. The complex also boasts other sports facilities such as a tennis court and a petanque court, enabling visitors to enjoy a variety of activities. Rates are affordable, and equipment can be hired on site.

Saint-Ursanne offers a wide range of leisure activities to suit all tastes. The Maison du Tourisme offers a variety of outdoor activities, including archery, canoeing, paragliding and snowkiting. Cycling enthusiasts can rent electric bikes, mountain bikes or city bikes to explore the beautiful Jura regions. For those who prefer indoor activities, there's an escape room available. The leisure center also offers a swin golf course, a mix of golf and frisbee, as well as a footgolf course. The Terroir restaurant serves tasty local cuisine.

Paragliding Gruyère has specialized in tandem paragliding flights in the Gruyère region since 2004. Flights take place at Charmey, Moléson or Grandvillard, offering breathtaking views of Gruyère castle and the surrounding area. Our experienced, multilingual team of paragliding instructors ensures safe flights all year round. Various formulas are available, from a 10-minute first flight to a premium flight with optional extras. Special packages are also available, such as a family flight or a flight and hotel in Gruyère. Paragliding Gruyère also offers group flights, ideal for company outings or outings with friends. Customers have praised the quality of the flights and the unforgettable experience offered by Paragliding Gruyère. For thrill-seekers, paragliding in Charmey is an activity not to be missed.