The panoramic beauty

For families, there are playgrounds and picnic areas along the summer walks. Children will love the ‘Meet the animals’ and ‘Flat between sun and shade’ itineraries. Leysin also offers a wide range of facilities with its two sports centres, including a swimming pool, skating rink and miniature golf course, as well as a host of other disciplines for the whole family to enjoy. On the new pumptrack, due to open in 2021, young and old can share a track on a scooter, skateboard or BMX!  

The mountain village of Leysin gained international renown in the 1960s with the establishment of prestigious institutions such as the Leysin American School (LAS). Leysin's peaceful setting and therapeutic climate provided an idyllic backdrop for study and outdoor adventure. Today, with the rise of international schools, Leysin has transformed itself into a multicultural centre of exchange and a symbol of educational excellence that attracts students from all over the world to discover its inspiring landscapes.  

For nature lovers, Leysin offers some great walks, allowing you to get away from it all and discover unusual landscapes and breathtaking views. Between peaks, mountain lakes, forests and streams, let yourself be carried away by the beauty of the landscapes that surround you.

The best way to discover these landscapes, stretching from the Jura to Lake Geneva, over the Valais and Bernese Alps and the summit of Mont-Blanc: Le Kuklos, this revolving restaurant, situated on the summit of the Berneuse at an altitude of 2048m, offers a breathtaking 360° view, accessible on foot or via the ski lifts for the less adventurous.  

Leysin is also known for its mountain bike trails, especially the downhill runs at the Leysin Bike Park. Start at the top of the resort and hurtle down lines carefully prepared by shapers! With 5 trails and 3 levels of difficulty, it's always a great challenge to tackle.  

In summer, the via ferrata at Plan-Praz and Tour d'Aï, as well as the various climbing spots, offer climbing enthusiasts simple and easy routes, as well as more technical sections with difficulties up to 8b+.

Since 2016, the Aylios exhibition has been showcasing works of art in the heart of nature in Aigle, Leysin and Col des Mosses. Discover this extraordinary exhibition through a series of vernissages that allow you to fully appreciate the subtle blend between art and nature.  

In winter, downhill skiing is king here, and since the 1990s, freestyle skiing and snowboarding have been strongly represented through international competitions. The magnificent snowpark known as Leysinpark, with its Olympic-sized half-pipe, has welcomed athletes from the 2020 YOG. Don't hesitate to drop in and admire the tricks performed by pirouetting fanatics on the park's ramps - it's an impressive sight!