Swiss Alps | Vaud
A loop through the Vaud Alps and down to Lake Geneva
Activities Cycling Mountain biking
01 / 08 · About the trip
Watch before you book
The Loop rides out from the club's home in the Vaud Alps and comes back to it. From the Col de la Croix the group links the mountain lakes of Chavonnes and Frience, drops through Taveyanne and Solalex to Bex, spends a day by Lake Geneva, then climbs back from Montreux over Jaman to Lioson and Lac Retaud, where it meets the club's other camps.
It suits riders with a good level: some days climb up to 880 m on trails and tracks, and the lake day is flat and easy. The group sleeps in tents along the route, and every participant gets a bike, bike bags and the group's equipment.
02 / 08 · Day by day
The weekly programme.
Day 1
Swiss participants meet at Lausanne station and international participants at Geneva Airport, and transport to Les Diablerets is organised from both. Bikes are fitted and checked, bags packed, and a short warm-up ride ends the day.
Day 2
A bus up to the Col de la Croix, then 10.7 km and 290 m of climbing to Lac de Chavonnes: a gentle first day, with a swim.
Cycling
Day 3
28 km, 570 m up and 1,160 m down: lunch at Lac de Frience, then Taveyanne and Solalex under the cliffs of the Miroir d'Argentine, and down to Bex.
Mountain biking
Day 4
34.5 easy kilometres from Bex to Port-Valais on Lake Geneva, with the salt mines of Bex or the aquapark, and a night at Rive-Bleue.
Cycling Water sports
Day 5
A ride along the lake to Montreux, the train up to Jaman, then 10.5 km and 320 m of climbing to Lac Lioson.
Cycling
Day 6
23.8 km and 880 m of climbing, the big day of the week, to Lac Retaud, where the group meets the club's junior and senior camps.
Cycling
Day 7
Bikes cleaned and handed back, a last breakfast together, then transport to Lausanne station and Geneva Airport.
02 / 08 · Watch the trip
A few minutes of what a week actually looks like.
03 / 08 · Trip in depth details
Not included: transport to the meeting point for Swiss participants, and personal equipment: sleeping bag (contact us if you need one), clothing and other personal expenses.
Minimum bike level: good. Days of 10 to 35 km with climbs of up to 880 m on roads, tracks and trails; the lake day is flat and easy. Riders should handle gravel and trail descents and be able to ride several days in a row.
It is the responsibility of legal guardians to honestly assess whether the participant has the required level before registering.
Everything to bring is on our material list.
Swiss participants meet at Lausanne station, international participants at Geneva Airport. Transport is organised from both to Les Diablerets, where the camp starts, and back at the end of the week.
Our three bike travel camps take turns through the summer: the 3 Crown Route, The Loop and Moléson & Gruyère. A participant who stays several weeks rides a different route each week. The weeks of this route are in the calendar further down this page.
Participants may arrive or leave on slightly different dates depending on logistics: contact us.
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.
Yes. Our three bike travel camps take turns week by week, so a participant who stays two or three weeks rides a different route each week: the 3 Crown Route, The Loop and Moléson & Gruyère.
We believe in human-to-human interaction: write to us via our contact methods 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 / 08 · Where we stay
This is a travel camp: the group sleeps in tents and the camp moves with the route. Where the nights are spent:
05 / 08 · 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 / 08 · A program rich in learning
Building confidence and skills:
Our camp is not limited to physical activities; It’s a platform for personal growth. Campers learn how to overcome challenges, build confidence, and develop leadership skills.
A safe and supportive environment:
Safety is our priority. All activities are supervised by experienced instructors and we ensure that every camper feels supported and encouraged throughout their journey.
06 / 08 · Bilingual and International: English and French
The Young Explorers Club summer camp welcomes international and Swiss participants in a bilingual, multicultural environment. Our activities take place mainly in English, but French is also integrated, enabling all children to feel included.
Our team speaks multiple languages (English, French, German and others), creating a supportive environment, whether your child is fluent in English or is just starting to learn it.
07 / 08 · 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.
Everything in one PDF: the programme, what to pack, travel and practical details.
08 / 08 · Availability
Every week is the same programme, and each has its own price. Stay one week, or several in a row.
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From CHF 1'270 / week Swiss resident
From CHF 1'680 / week International participant
Nothing is charged here — the form comes next.
Every week is full. Join a week's waiting list below and we write to you if a place opens.
July 2027
August 2027
Les Diablerets |
27 Jun | 4 Jul | 11 Jul | 18 Jul | +5 more 10 places left
From CHF 1'280 / week | Swiss resident From CHF 1'580 / week | International participant
Les Diablerets |
27 Jun | 4 Jul | 11 Jul | 18 Jul | +5 more 5 places left
From CHF 1'180 / week | Swiss resident From CHF 1'480 / week | International participant
Les Diablerets → Meiringen |
4 Jul | 25 Jul | 15 Aug 7 places left
From CHF 1'270 / week | Swiss resident From CHF 1'680 / week | International participant
13 – 17 yrs
Cycling
Travel camps
Les Diablerets → Aigle |
18 Jul | 8 Aug 5 places left
From CHF 1'270 / week | Swiss resident From CHF 1'680 / week | International participant
Valais |
4 Jul | 11 Jul | 18 Jul | 25 Jul | +4 more Waiting list
From CHF 1'270 / week | Swiss resident From CHF 1'680 / week | International participant
8+ yrs
Family camps
Travel camps
Gruyère – Lauterbrunnen |
22 Aug Waiting list
From CHF 2'350 / week | Child (under 16) From CHF 3'190 / week | Adult (16+)
8+ yrs
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Champéry |
22 Aug Waiting list
From CHF 2'200 / week | Child (under 16) From CHF 2'700 / week | Adult (16+)
Les Diablerets |
27 Jun | 4 Jul | 11 Jul | 18 Jul | +5 more 5 places left
From CHF 1'180 / week | Swiss resident From CHF 1'480 / week | International participant
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