Just a stone's throw from Geneva, the Salève cable car takes you to discover the exceptional world of the Salève. At the arrival station, a host of events and activities await you to discover, share and learn. The Salève will win you over!
Several events await you:
The fabulous history of the Salève cable car:
The animator will take you through the history of this exceptional symbol of cross-border heritage.
Wildlife on the Salève:
Discover the animals that live on the Salève. Observe animal tracks and learn to recognize signs of their presence. Animal life will hold no secrets for you!
Plant talks :
Discover the unique flora of the Salève.
Let us guide you through the richness of the mountain flora. Learn to recognize the Salève's plant species, from the most common to the most unusual. Each plant has a story, a traditional use or a particularity that will be revealed to you during this walk. It's an opportunity to enrich your knowledge while enjoying a unique natural mountain setting.
Guided tour of the Salève
Discover the Salève and its secrets! During your activity, your guide will offer you a reading of the landscape, captivating anecdotes and stories about the Salève, as well as a guided tour of the "Salève Secret" exhibition.
The fabulous history of the Salève cable car:
The animator will take you through the history of this exceptional symbol of cross-border heritage.
Wildlife on the Salève:
Discover the animals that live on the Salève. Observe animal tracks and learn to recognize signs of their presence. Animal life will hold no secrets for you!
Plant talks :
Discover the unique flora of the Salève.
Let us guide you through the richness of the mountain flora. Learn to recognize the Salève's plant species, from the most common to the most unusual. Each plant has a story, a traditional use or a particularity that will be revealed to you during this walk. It's an opportunity to enrich your knowledge while enjoying a unique natural mountain setting.
Guided tour of the Salève
Discover the Salève and its secrets! During your activity, your guide will offer you a reading of the landscape, captivating anecdotes and stories about the Salève, as well as a guided tour of the "Salève Secret" exhibition.
Services
Services
Picnic area
Animals accepted
Accessibility
Accessibility
Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
Site, building totally accessible
Rates
Rates
From 17 January 2026 to 1 November 2026
From 17 January 2026 to 1 November 2026
Adult
From €13.00 to €18.00
Child rate
€6.50
Group adults
€16.50
Group children
€5.80
Payment methods
Payment methods
Payment methods
Cheque
Cash
Credit card
Online payment
Contactless paymentOpenings
Openings
Wednesday
09:00 - 16:45
Friday
09:00 - 16:45
Saturday
09:00 - 16:45
Sunday
09:00 - 16:45
Monday
09:00 - 18:45
Tuesday
09:00 - 18:45
Wednesday
09:00 - 18:45
Thursday
09:00 - 22:45
Friday
09:00 - 22:45
Saturday
09:00 - 22:45
Sunday
09:00 - 18:45
Location
Location
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
Environment
Environment
- View onto lake, body of water, river, canal
- Mountain view
- In the mountains
Access
Access
- By public transport :
TAC n°4 - weekends and public holidays: Salève cable car stop, one bus every 30 minutes
TAC n°4 - weekdays: Veyrier Douane stop, then 10-minute walk
TPG n°8 - Veyrier-Douane stop
By car :
A40 Annemasse exit, direction Étrembières, St-Julien-en-Genevois
A40 Aire de repos, direction Saint-Julien-en-Genevois
A41 Archamps exit, direction Annemasse
Geneva 20min / Lausanne 1h / Lyon 1h40 / Annecy 40min / Chamonix 50min
