Les Diablerets
An MTB camp for both beginners and advanced enthusiasts
8-year-olds can join too if they are mature enough, or if an older brother or sister comes with them.
Activities Mountain biking
01 / 07 · About the trip
Watch before you book
Every morning: enjoy MTB Summer Camp outings adapted to every level: from beginners to experts, explore alpine trails while developing your technical skills.
In the afternoon: The adrenaline continues with group activities such as kayaking, rock climbing, football, and more, always under the supervision of our experienced guides. The camp also offers magical nights under the stars for a total immersion in nature!
02 / 07 · Day by day
Two weeks of camp, day by day. Every morning is on the bike, in groups by level, from first trails to technical descents. In the afternoon, the riders join the multisports programme and choose one of its three or four activities, away from the bike - except on the full-day ride over a mountain pass.
The second week brings new rides and new afternoon activities, so a child who stays longer repeats very little. Plans adapt to the weather.
Week 1 · Day 1
The children arrive at Chalet Budokan in Les Diablerets, meet their leaders and settle into their rooms. The welcome programme starts at once: games, the colour teams are formed, and the first challenges.
Evening: dinner, then the first team challenge of the week.
Mountain biking
Week 1 · Day 2
Morning: bike check and a first ride, to set the groups by level.
Afternoon, your choice: the tree-climbing park, the rocket-building competition or the evolution game.
Evening: team challenge, the colour teams playing for points.
Mountain biking
Week 1 · Day 3
Morning: skills: braking, cornering, roots and rocks.
Afternoon, your choice: a visit to the salt mines of Bex, the outdoor fire workshop, a via ferrata or tennis.
Evening: team challenge, then free time before bed.
Mountain biking
Week 1 · Day 4
Morning: a ride on the alpine trails around Les Diablerets.
Afternoon: lake day - boat building, water-game challenges and stand-up paddle.
Evening: team challenge, the colour teams playing for points.
Mountain biking Water sports
Week 1 · Day 5
Morning: a longer ride on panoramic trails, at each group's pace.
Afternoon, your choice: camping day - a hike (there are several), a visit to a cheese farm or archery, then everyone meets at camp.
Evening: fauna and tracking workshop, bonfire workshop, team challenges by the lake and an astronomy workshop, then a night in tents.
Mountain biking Backpacking
Week 1 · Day 6
Morning: the skills challenge: each rider shows how far they have come.
Afternoon, your choice: golf, the swimming pool, kart building, or volunteering: planting trees.
Evening: the goodbye party.
Mountain biking
Week 1 · Day 7
Brunch, then the one-week campers head home. The children staying on - about half the group - start a weekend programme of their own, with activities kept for those who stay several weeks.
Mountain biking
Week 2 · Day 8
The weekend programme carries on in the morning. In the afternoon the new campers arrive, and the children already here help welcome them: new colour teams, games and challenges.
Evening: the first team challenge of week two.
Mountain biking
Week 2 · Day 9
Morning: a ride to a nearby Swiss village, back along the ridges.
Afternoon, your choice: a Gel Blaster mission, capture the flag or slacklining.
Evening: a sunset ride with panoramic views, then the team challenge.
Mountain biking
Week 2 · Day 10
All day: the big ride: a full day across a mountain pass, with a picnic on the way.
Evening: team challenge, then a movie night.
Mountain biking
Week 2 · Day 11
Morning: technical trails: steeper descents for those who are ready, skills for the others.
Afternoon, your choice: rafting on the river, or kayaking and swimming at the lake.
Evening: team challenge and a themed evening.
Mountain biking Water sports
Week 2 · Day 12
Morning: bike-packing: the group loads its kit on the bikes and rides out to the night's camp.
Afternoon: explorer day - tent building and an outdoor survival workshop, then the hike up to an alpine lake to camp.
Evening: campfire and stargazing, then a night in tents by the lake.
Mountain biking Backpacking
Week 2 · Day 13
Morning: the final ride, on the group's favourite trail of the fortnight.
Afternoon, your choice: the Mini Olympics between the colour teams, a photo and video workshop, or the obstacle course.
Evening: the goodbye party.
Mountain biking
Week 2 · Day 14
Brunch and goodbyes, then home - with two weeks of stories to tell. Children staying a third week start the weekend programme.
Mountain biking
02 / 07 · Watch the trip
A few minutes of what a week actually looks like.
03 / 07 · Trip in depth details
The price includes all costs of the participant during the camp period, i.e. all public or private transport during the camp, food, accommodation costs, and any common group equipment (tents and any other equipment related to the activities, harness and climbing equipment).
Everything to bring is on our material list.
For Swiss participants, the meeting point for all the different sessions of the camps is at Lausanne Train Station. From Lausanne, transport is organized to the departure of the camp. Another meeting point will be organized from Geneva airport for international participants (included in the price). It is also possible to bring the participant directly at our chalets in Les Diablerets.
Location of the Junior Camp: Chalet Budokan, Les Diablerets (Vaud, Switzerland).
Les Diablerets: Located in the Swiss Alps, Les Diablerets is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. Campers enjoy the unique opportunity to bike, hike and participate in thrilling sports in a breathtaking setting. Ski resort in winter and in summer full of things to do!
This program is designed to foster the development of technical and soft skills through a series of activities, workshops, and hands-on leadership opportunities.
We believe in bringing together an international community, which is why the languages spoken at the camp are French and English, which is what we have seen from our past experience and the huge benefit of mixing Francophones and Anglophones and learning from both groups.
The Color Team System: A Summer-Long Friendly Competition
All campers are divided into three color groups, creating a strong sense of belonging and teamwork. Throughout the week and across the entire summer teams earn points through:
This friendly competition adds excitement to daily activities and connects campers across different weeks, making them part of a larger Young Explorers Club summer adventure.
For full details, schedules, and the latest updates, don’t forget to consult the brochure, where the complete and most current program is available.
Yes. Most of our participants stay for two weeks or more, so the activities change every week: a child who stays several weeks does something new each week rather than the same programme again. The day-by-day programme on this page shows one typical week.
We believe in human-to-human interaction: write to us via our contact methods (https://youngexplorersclub.ch/contact/) and schedule a call or meeting with one of our employees. We will be happy to answer any doubts or questions you may have.
04 / 07 · Where we stay
Chalet Budokan (Les Diablerets, Switzerland) offers the ideal setting for an adventure-filled summer camp. Designed with comfort and adventure in mind, this traditional Swiss chalet offers comfortable accommodation with modern facilities, guaranteeing a relaxing and welcoming retreat after days of outdoor adventure.
An alpine experience in comfort: Campers at Chalet Budokan discover a spacious chalet with 4, 6 and 8 bed rooms with a skatepark and indoor cinema.
05 / 07 · Safety & philosophy
At Young Explorers Club, safety comes first in everything we do outdoors. We keep strict measures in place so that every child, whatever their age, feels safe throughout their stay:
06 / 07 · A Cocktail of Activities for All Tastes
In addition to MTB and Bike. Whether you’re passionate about team sports, rock climbing, camping, or exploring, our camp has something for everyone. Immerse yourself in a range of thrilling activities, including football, volleyball, kayaking, caving, and much more. With the help of our expert guides, you’ll discover the joys of outdoor adventure in a safe and fun environment. On the chalet in Les Diablerets everything is possible!
07 / 07 · What families say
Amazing Summer Experience!
My daughter (17 years old) had an unforgettable two weeks with Young Explorers Club — biking through the Alps and camping at Budoken. two weeks of pure adventure, growth, and joy! The Bike Through the Alps week was breathtaking. She came back stronger, more confident, and full of stories about stunning trails, supportive guides, and the thrill of conquering new terrain. It was the perfect blend of challenge and fun.
This is the best camp in Switzerland!! Real adventure and amazing places for the kids to explore!
vielen Dank, dass Sie dieses Sommercamp ermöglichen! Unsere Kinder sind voller neuer Eindrücke und Begeisterung nach Hause gekommen – gestärkt, gewachsen und mit vielen schönen Erinnerungen, die sie noch lange begleiten werden.
Ein ganz besonderes Dankeschön gilt Dominique, die unsere Kinder liebevoll getröstet hat, wenn es einmal schwierig war, und uns stets informiert hat, wenn etwas gewesen ist. Das hat uns sehr viel Sicherheit gegeben und war für die Kinder ein großer Halt.
My sons had the BEST time of their lives at Ylung Explorer Camp!
From the moment they arrived, it was non-stop adventure. They made tons of new friends, gained confidence, and genuinely didn’t want to leave they were begging to stay longer! As a parent, it was amazing to see them so energized, happy, and challenged in all the right ways. The staff were fantastic, super friendly, and clearly passionate about giving kids a summer they’ll never forget.
If you’re even thinking about sending your kids here DO IT. Worth every penny. We’re already signing up for next summer!
Nature, diversity, and adventure are what define this summer camp. Many of the parents agreed with us that most of the negative comments about this campus are due to some parents' inability to properly educate their children, leading them to become very dependent on their parents. It's a bit ironic that these same parents take their children to a place where they learn to be self-sufficient and yet still criticize, unaware that their child would have received a better education here than at home.
Je suis super content de tout ce que mon fils m’a raconté sur son expérience au Young Explorer Club. Il a adoré le camping et il m’a dit que la nourriture était très bonne. Il m’a raconté que la via ferrata, c’était génial, il s’est bien amusé à grimper et à admirer la vue.
Il m’a dit que les moniteurs sont tous très sympas, mais que Wally est spécial parce qu’il est très proche des enfants et toujours attentif à eux. Mon fils m’a dit que Wally les a beaucoup aidés et que grâce à lui tout était plus fun et sûr.
Quand ils sont rentrés à la maison ils étaient très contents. Mon fils m’a expliqué que cette expérience l’a beaucoup aidé à devenir plus responsable et à mieux s’organiser parce qu’ils sont très stricts avec les horaires, mais ça leur fait du bien.
Il m’a aussi raconté que le foot c’était incroyable, que Wally a organisé un tournoi qu’ils ont adoré et qu’il a marqué un but décisif dont il est très fier.
Sans aucun doute on referait l’expérience parce que c’est super positif et mon fils me demande déjà de ne pas rater ça l’année prochaine.
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