Walibi Weekend
Need to get away and experience some thrills? Walibi Rhône-Alpes is the perfect place to get your fill of thrills, and our campground in Savoie welcomes you for a weekend at Walibi! You’ll be staying in the heart of the Savoie countryside, just 15 minutes from the amusement park.
Where can I stay for a weekend at Walibi?
Our Des 3 Lacs Campground invites you to enjoy a stay surrounded by nature, less than 15 km from Walibi Rhône-Alpes. To ensure you have a truly enjoyable stay right near Walibi, book your luxurious rental today! At the foot of the Chartreuse Mountains, our mobile homes can accommodate your entire family for the duration of a An Unforgettable Weekend at Walibi from mid-April through early July and throughout the month of September! Our mobile homes can accommodate up to 8 people and are equipped with all the comforts you could want: a spacious bed, a fully equipped kitchen, patio furniture, a bathroom, and a separate toilet.
For a weekend at Walibi, we also offer our lodges—the perfect blend of a tent and a mobile home—ranging from 16 to 25 m² and accommodating up to 4 or 5 people.
For those who prefer traditional camping, our campground offers sites for your tent, RV, or trailer. Each site is shaded and features an electrical hookup as well as convenient restroom facilities.
Walibi in a Weekend
Walibi Park is open from mid-April to early November, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. or even 7 p.m., depending on the time of year and crowd levels. To spend a weekend at Walibi, you can purchase a“2-Day Consecutive Ticket” and enjoy the park at your leisure throughout the weekend. Prices are based on the visitor’s height: €52.50 for visitors over 1.30 meters tall (“adult visitors”) and €45.00 for “little visitors” between 100 and 129 cm tall. Admission is free for “mini visitors” under 1 meter tall.
Walibi offers no fewer than 32 attractions and shows for the whole family—there’s something for everyone. To make sure you don’t miss a thing, we recommend spreading out the shows and attractions over the two days.
Day 1
Start your tour of the park in the Festival City area, where a voodoo atmosphere reigns…
Mystic
This impressive roller coaster, 575 meters long and reaching speeds of over 85 km/h, was built to celebrate the park’s 40th anniversary in 2019. Thrill-seekers will love its vertical climb and drop, its three inversions, and its grand finale—a backward run.
Les P’tits Chaudrons:
A family-friendly attraction designed for children, also located in the Festival City area, where—as the name suggests—you’ll board giant cauldrons. Brace yourself—it’s going to be a wild ride!
Le Totem
Right next to Les P’tits Chaudrons, you can’t miss Le Totem, which stands proudly. Do you love thrills? You’ll be propelled 55 meters high at a speed of 65 km/h before plummeting back down at full speed… a surprising experience!
As you leave the Totem, to recover from all the excitement, stop by the “Chez Marie Laveau” restaurant to satisfy your hunger. Rotisserie dishes and hot sandwiches inspired by Cajun and Creole traditions will delight your taste buds.
Bambooz River
The perfect attraction for anyone looking to cool off during their weekend at Walibi! Whirlpools, eddies, splashes, and a dizzying 10-meter plunge into the water!
Tam Tam Adventure
Take the whole family on a fun and colorful ride and relive the great movie classics while playing the theme songs on tam-tams.
The Ride
End your first day at the park by treating the little ones to something special. Let them ride one of the horses on this rail-guided ride for a few minutes of fun!
Day 2
Start your second day at Walibi Rhône-Alpes by journeying through the history of the conquest of the American West and North before heading to the Festival City area, where the festive spirit of New Orleans reigns.
Timber
Kick off the day with a bang in the Explorer Adventure zone with the thrill ride: Timber! A wooden roller coaster that has become a park staple. A thrilling and intense experience to share with the family that will surprise you with its speed and constant changes in direction!
Woodstock Express
A family roller coaster that will completely throw you off balance… Hop aboard the small cars and navigate a series of sharp turns and rapid descents… Watch out for the unexpected brake at the finish!
The Galion
Aboard this pirate ship, set sail for wild adventures! It’ll start off rocking gently, then everything will pick up speed…
Take a quick break to grab a bite to eat at the Wild Rock Café before heading back to tackle the rides!
The Power of Gaia
Start your afternoon in the Exotic Island area by watching the show “The Power of Gaia,” in which you’ll be an active part of the plot. In an unspecified future, the globe is now covered by a vast desert of rock and steel; as the last surviving humans, you must save the planet!
Gold River
On this tube ride, you can enjoy a pleasant family outing through the rapids and the park’s lush vegetation!
Hurricane
End your weekend at Walibi on a high note as you ride this giant fan 50 meters in the air while sitting on your swing. A real whirlwind of thrills!
Our Tips for a Weekend at Walibi
To make the most of the park’s attractions, you can also purchase a skip-the-line ticket, the“4XPASS,” which gives you fast-track access to 4 attractions of your choice.
In addition, there are 11 dining options throughout the park, so you’ll be spoiled for choice when it comes to eating. You’ll find plenty of souvenirs in the park’s two shops. At the shop near the entrance, you can also rent strollers and land vehicles.
Don’t wait any longer to book your Walibi weekend and explore the park’s various themed worlds!
How to Plan Your Weekend at Walibi – Rhône-Alpes
With a little advance planning, you can enjoy a dream weekend with complete peace of mind. Here’s some information to help you.
Photo credit: Benoit Gillardeau
How can I book affordable tickets?
To visit the park, you can purchase a single-day ticket, valid for one day on any date of the year. You can also get the Walibi Pass, an annual pass that allows you to visit the park as many times as you like during the current year. For more information on prices, visit the park’s website. Admission is free for children under 100 cm tall (measured with shoes on).
Here are a few tips for booking affordable tickets to Walibi Park:
- Buy the Walibi Pass if you plan to visit the park more than twice this year.
- Buy at least 3 days in advance to get a dated ticket, which is cheaper than a single-day ticket.
- Buy a discounted ticket if you fall into one of the following categories: students, seniors, pregnant women, children between 100 and 129 cm tall, or people with disabilities.
Where can I stay in the area?
Where can I stay in the area?
During your stay in the Rhône-Alpes region, you can spend the night at the Des 3 Lacs campground, located in an idyllic setting surrounded by nature. Situated in Belmont-Tramonet, this 4-star campground is just 13 km from Walibi Park.
Here are the different types of accommodations you can rent at the Des 3 Lacs campground:
- Fully equipped mobile homes with 2 to 3 bedrooms, one of which has a double bed. Depending on its size, the mobile home can accommodate 1 to 8 people and features a living room, bathroom, and fully equipped kitchen.
- Fully equipped and comfortable tents and eco-lodges that do not have private bathrooms but are located near the restroom facilities.
How do you get to Walibi Park in the Rhône-Alpes region?
Walibi Park is located in the town of Les Avenières Veyrins-Thuellin. You can get there from the campground via the D916A departmental road. Cross the bridge at Saint-Genix-sur-Guiers, then take the D40 toward Les Avenières Veyrins-Thuellin.
Must-see attractions at Walibi – Rhône-Alpes
Walibi Park offers around thirty attractions and activities to enjoy with family or friends. Within the park, there is a minimum height requirement below which children are not allowed on certain attractions.
Walibi’s kid-friendly attractions
- Balloon Race: a fun carousel ride shaped like a hot-air balloon.
- Concert’O: water play areas set in a musical theme for toddlers.
- P’tits chaudrons: a ride shaped like a witch’s cauldron that spins around.
- Wab Band Tour: A ride on a miniature train to explore the world of Walibi Park’s iconic kangaroo. Overview of attractions for children.
- Themed play areas: Festival City (a play area inspired by New Orleans); Explorer Adventure (a play area for little adventurers); Exotic Island (water play areas).
Photo credit: Benoit Gillardeau
The Most Popular Attractions for Teens and Adults
Adults and teens also have attractions all to themselves. Among the most popular is the Hurricane, a spinning ride perched more than 49 meters high. There’s also the Gold River, which features a rapid descent on a tube through churning water. Another thrill ride is the Galion, a giant swing that swings back and forth at a frenzied pace.
Tips for Avoiding Lines at Walibi Park
Buy your tickets online and in advance to avoid the long lines of people who still need to buy their tickets.
Arrive at the entrance as soon as the park opens—that’s when it’s least crowded.
Visit Walibi Park outside of school breaks and on holidays—these are the busiest times for families.
Events and Shows at Walibi – Rhône-Alpes
Walibi Amusement Park offers shows for the whole family. There’s “The Extreme Divers,” a breathtaking acrobatic show. There’s also “The Power of Gaia,” where spectators are treated to stunts and special effects set to a fast-paced rhythm. Walibi Parc organizes seasonal events during special times of the year, such as Christmas and Halloween.
The best time to see the shows at Walibi Park is at the start of the season. If you have no choice but to go during the holidays, try to visit during the last week. It’s also recommended to visit on weekdays rather than on weekends, when there are a lot of visitors.
Conclusion
To switch from unforgettable family vacations, go to the Walibi Park, a must-see recreational destination in France. This a major attraction in the Auvergne–Rhône-Alpes region is ideally located on the border between Savoie and Isère, making it easily accessible from Lyon, Annecy, Grenoble, Chambéry, Villefontaine, and La Tour-du-Pin.
For a unique weekend experience, Spend the night at the Des 3 Lacs campground in Belmont-Tramonet. During your stay at this 4-star resort, you’ll enjoy a heated aquatic area, of a kids club, free Wi-Fi, and shows and entertainment as well as many services. And best of all, you’ll enjoy comfortable accommodations at an affordable price.
