Listed below are just some of the outdoor activities to enjoy in and around Champex, which is perfectly located close to the French Rhône Valley and the Italian border.  Some experiences are situated locally, while others are further and may require a hire car.  Whether it's a therapeutic day at the natural thermal spas in Saillon or a St Bernard dog sledding experience for children, there's plenty of exciting activities in Valais for year-round fun. Just remember to check ahead for opening times and suitable weather conditions.

 

 

Summer Activities in Champex (0km)   Pedal boats and rowing boats. Tel. + 41 79 319 69 28   Fishing (permit required).     Tel. + 41 27 783 14 53  www.peche-vs.ch   Outdoor swimming pool.      Tel: + 41 27 783 26 52   Tennis                                  Tel:  + 41 27 7832652			Winter Activities in Champex (0km)   Downhill Skiing and Snowboarding.   Cross-Country Skiing.   Sledging.   Ice Skating.   Snowshoeing.   Ski Touring.
The Botanical Garden        (0km)(May to October)   Foundation J - Marcel Aubert, Case Postale 26,        Champex-Lac                      Tel: + 41 27 783 12 17        Email: foundation.aubert@bluewin.ch www.foundationaubert.ch			The Artillery Fort  Champex  (0km)   Tel: + 41 27 783 11 14       www.fortdecouvertes.ch
The Gorge du Durnard.  Nr. Champex   Tel: +41 27 722 20 77     www.gorgesdudurnand.ch			Musee et Chien St Bernard (25km)   Tel. +41 (0)27 720 49 2 www.musee-saint-bernard.ch
Foundation Gianadda (25km)   Art Gallery, Car Museum, Sculpture Park & Roman Artifacts. (25km) Tel. +41 (0)27 722 52 85 www.gianadda.ch			The Castle of La Bâtiaz (25km) (May to October)   Association La Bâtiaz Rue des Moulins 13 CP 58 1920 Martigny Tel. +41 (0)27 721 22 70 www.batiaz.ch
The Wine Trail Martigny to Leuk Association Chemin du Vignoble Av. de la Gare 2 Case postale 44 1964 Conthey Tel. +41 (0)27 345 40 80 Fax +41 (0)27 345 40 81 www.cheminduvignoble.ch www.lesvinsduvalais.ch			Labyrinthe Adventure  (29km)   Evionnaz                   Tel. +44(0)27 766 40 19   www.labyrinthe.ch
Spa at Saillion  (35km) Tel. +41 (0)27 743 11 70 www.bainsdesaillion.ch   Spa at Lavey Les Bains  (35km)    Tel. + 41 (0) 24 486 15 15  www.lavey-les-bains.ch   Spa at Ovronnaz (40km) www.ovronnaz.ch			Lac Souterrain de St-Léonard (35km) (Europes Largest underground lake). M. Jean-Marc Bürgi Rue du Lac 1958 St-Léonard Tel: +41 (0)27 203 22 66 www.lac-souterrain.com
Sion This 2000 year old town is the capital of Valais (40km)    http://www.siontourism.ch   Musee cantonale d'histoire naturelle Sion.                       Tel: + 41 (0)27 606 47 30. www.rezoscience.ch			The Fairy Grotto St Maurice (40km)   Tel + 41 (0) 24 485 10 45   www.grotteauxfees.ch
Aquaparc Bouveret  (55km)         Tel. +41 (0)24 482 00 11 www.aquaparc.ch			Swiss Vapeur Parc (55km) (mid March to end Oct) www.swissvapeur.ch
Château de Chillon & Montreaux (60km)   Château de Chillon Avenue de Chillon 21 CH 1820 Veytaux   Tel: +41 21 966 89 10   www.chillon.ch			The Chocolate Train (60km) Montreaux to Gruyere & Broc   Tel. +41 (0)24 482 00 1 www.goldenpass.ch