Mount Saleve

Known as the local mountain Geneva, Salève is in fact a French territory. But the people of Geneva still claim it as their own because it is only 20 minutes by bus from the city center. Locals see Salève as a paradise where they can easily immerse themselves in nature, away from the busyness and practicality of the commercial center.

Salève is located about 900 meters above the Jet d'Eau, connected to the railway line for more than 120 years so locals and visitors can see stunning views like the Jura and Mont Blanc on good days. God.

From 1887, a steam-powered tram ran directly from Geneva to the foot of Salève. In 1894, passengers boarded the romantic carriages of the electric railway for the first time – with a somewhat treacherous current collector at the side – to travel along the rock face to the mountainside as far as Treize Arbres. .

Visitors today can take the cable car from Le Pas de l'Echelle (Veyrier) to Treize Arbres, just below the observatory. Numerous hiking paths lead to the 150-meter-high observatory from the station up the mountain. The famous Salève has many stone paths for pedestrians. This place is not only a paradise for those who come to relax, but it is a suitable place for sports activities such as hiking, climbing, mountain biking, paragliding, roller coasters and for enthusiasts. love skiing in winter.

Mont Salève's cable car will take you to an altitude of 1,100 meters in less than 5 minutes.

Address: Route des 3 Lacs, Monnetier-Mornex, Veyrier, Geneva, 74560

Ticket (cable car): 11.30 CHF (adult) / 8.30 CHF (young person aged 17-25)

Opening hours (cable car): - Mon - Fri: 08:00 - 19:00

- Saturday: 08:00 - 12:00 and 13:30 - 17:00