Parc Aventure Aigle is a treetop adventure park set in the Fahy forest, near Aigle Castle, with 11 courses and a giant 250 m zip line. You move from tree to tree, wearing a harness and helmet, on obstacles suitable from age 4.
Treetop adventure parks
Main highlights
- 11 treetop adventure courses in the Fahy forest, including 3 for children aged 4 to 7
- Giant 250 m zip line above the forest canopy, among 34 zip lines in total
- Safety equipment provided : harness, helmet, lanyards and carabiners, after a briefing
Overview
Parc Aventure Aigle is a treetop adventure park that opened in 2001. It belongs to the same group as the parks at Signal de Bougy and Sion. Its installations are built in the Fahy forest, where oaks, beeches and firs support the obstacles.
The park is located near Aigle Castle, on the heights above the Grande Eau river. It is easy to reach from Aigle town centre, in the Vaud Chablais, while still being in the heart of the forest.
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What to see and do
The park has 11 courses : 3 for children aged 4 to 7 and 8 for participants aged 8 and over. The children’s courses feature low-height obstacles with adapted safety systems, offering a first introduction to treetop adventure.
The courses for teenagers and adults offer progressive levels of difficulty : rope bridges, balance crossings, Tarzan swings and climbing nets. They test balance and coordination.
The park has 34 zip lines, and most courses end with one of them. The main attraction is the giant 250 m zip line, which descends above the forest canopy.
Practical information
Access : car parks next to the park entrance or a few dozen metres further on.
Visit duration : equipment rental is for three hours. Allow 2 to 4 hours depending on your pace.
Suitable for : children from age 4, teenagers and adults without a strong fear of heights.
On site : the entrance houses the ticket office, a snack bar and equipment rental, which is included in course admission.
Visitor tips
Wear comfortable, close-fitting clothing, no skirts or loose garments. Closed sports shoes are mandatory. No particular fitness level is required, but a little agility helps.
A mandatory briefing precedes each session and instructors remain available. Booking is recommended during busy periods and for groups.
Nearby attractions
- Aigle Castle has overlooked the Chablais vineyards since the late 12th century and is dedicated to winegrowing heritage.
- The Bex Salt Mines take you through galleries to discover salt extraction practised for more than five centuries.
- Bretaye, above Villars-sur-Ollon, is reached by rack railway and offers hiking, mountain biking and skiing.
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