Circuit découverte : Les Monts du Genevois

A themed, fun, sporty and artistic tree landscape in the forest, featuring a Parcabout, a Parcadrone, sculptures, educational panels and lots of fun!<br/>Parcabout: Ride catamaran nets in the trees between 3 and 15 metres above the ground, freely and safely!

Parcadrone: A space for discovering, learning and playing in the world of drones, with modules and structures for training and perfecting piloting skills.

You'll also find a snack bar, a petanque pitch, hammocks for lounging, games, armchairs, tables, a drone piloting area, a sculpture exhibition, toilets, educational panels and more...

Above the plain of the Genevois, an impressive view of Geneva harbour and its Jet d'Eau. The Jura in front of you.

At the summit of Mount Salève, the Observatoire offers you a traditional, simple but generous cuisine. Relax over a cup of real hot chocolate, just like you can at grandma's<br/>At the summit of Mount Salève and twenty minutes' walk from the cable car station, you will find what you need to quench your thirst and satisfy your hunger. In the sunshine or curled up on a sofa, you are guaranteed a relaxing time. And especially look out over the 360-degree view of our beautiful region.... Not to be missed!

Located on Mont Salève in Haute-Savoie, near Geneva, the Shedrub Choekhor Ling Buddhist monastery opened its doors in September 2010 and was inaugurated by the XIVth Dalai Lama on August 12, 2011. Open to the public from Tuesday to Sunday.<br/>The name given to it means ‘The Garden of the Wheel of the Dharma for Teaching and Practice’.

Le Grand Piton is the highest point of Le Salève offering a view mainly focused on the Genevois region and Jura.<br/>The tower was built between 1820 and 1830 by Claude-François Bastian, a wealthy notary and mayor of Frangy. Prior to the construction of this tower, this small plateau on the edge of the cliff, which features some of the Salève's finest lapiaz, was home to a 14th-century lookout post.
At the foot of the tower to the north-east, you can enjoy finding a cartouche engraved on the limestone with the names of Lord Byron and Lamartine.
Also on this site is Rocher de la Sorcière, a large limestone boulder popular with climbers, whose shape evokes a stern-looking old woman.

Built at the beginning of the 20th century, this château is dedicated to calm, harmony and the pleasures of life: princely salons, bistronomic cuisine. A 60-hectare park with panoramic views of the mountains from Mont Blanc to Lake Annecy.<br/>The Domaine des Avenières will satisfy the most demanding epicureans. Set in a 60-hectare park in Haute-Savoie, this singular place was inaugurated in 1907 by an eccentric couple. Now a Relais et Châteaux hotel since 2014, the château has preserved its original features, such as the chapel in gold mosaics, the exceptional site, the spellbindingly charming rooms, the creative and refined cuisine, and the comfort and well-being services, all of which invite you to honor the finer things in life with poetry, romance and passion.

France's 8th largest theme park, the Grand Parc d'Andilly welcomes you with its four universes that punctuate the year.<br/>Discover the different worlds of the Grand Parc d'Andilly, designed and run by the Petit Pays association.
- Les Grandes Médiévales d'Andilly, a 5-day festival in the heart of the Middle Ages in spring.
- The Grand Parc d'Andilly in summer
- Le Hameau du Père Noël open from spring to early winter.
-Le Grand Parc in winter

All year round, discover the home of Santa Claus and his elves, Mother Christmas and the Attic with its sandman. A marvellous world offering a variety of activities depending on the season, but always at the heart of the magic of Christmas.<br/>It's in the Savoy region of France that Santa Claus has made his home, and opens the doors of his dwelling to you. You'll plunge into his daily life as you visit his workshop, his kitchen, his bedroom... all places that have been kept secret until now, and which will be revealed before your very eyes...
A little further on, push open the door of the Maison des Mères Noël to discover their very feminine world. They'll then invite you to come and listen to one of their wonderful stories by the fire in the storytelling house in the garden.
Finally, the Marchand de Sable, guardian of the splendid attic, will encourage children who are old enough to give up their pacifier forever by placing it on the giant luminous Christmas tree.
To prolong the magic a little longer, the crêperie and souvenir store await you.
Open at different times of the year, don't hesitate to check the opening times and seasonal activities. Santa Claus, Mothers Claus and the Sandman will be there every time you visit, to meet you and tell you their many anecdotes.

The Maison du Salève is a lively, friendly place where you can discover the history and heritage of the Salève massif through exhibitions, workshops, guided tours, discovery trails, conferences and even anniversaries.<br/>Located in the countryside at Présilly, Maison du Salève offers unusual activities connected to its exhibitions, including guided tours, workshops, lectures and nature trails. Walks suitable for people of all ages start from the Maison, including the ‘In the footsteps of the Carthusians’ discovery trail, the pilgrim route to Santiago da Compostela, and the Chemin des Convers, which takes you to summit of the Salève.

The Maison du Salève’s eco-boutique features local artisans, food producers and writers.

200m from the oratory, discover a beautiful view over Jura Montains and Rhone river<br/>According to the legend it was built by a peasant girl after she saw her barn miraculously filled with hay.

Nestled at the west top of Mount Vuache, above Chevrier, the chapel (or oratory) dedicated to Sainte Victoire is the end point of a pleasant walk through the forest.<br/>According to the legend it was built by a peasant girl after she saw her barn miraculously filled with hay.

Atout Pom has 75 acres of orchards on the slopes of the Vuache mountain and benefits from a specific microclimate. We favour natural protection for our crops, which are organic and are produced using integrated fruit production methods.<br/>We grow more than 15 varieties of apples and 5 varieties of pear, chosen for their eating quality. Each year we harvest 1,000 tonnes of apples and 200 tonnes of pears.

Concerts, festivals, events and exhibitions, enjoyed by thousands of visitors, make Fort l'Ecluse an unmissable place to discover and enjoy... Well beyond the borders of Pays de Gex.<br/>Perched high above the Rhône, Fort l'Ecluse dominates the horizon. Over 700 years old, it has many stories to tell. Come and discover them on guided or self-guided tours, through the fascinating scenography of the "Au cœur de la Cluse" exhibition and the spectacular sound and light show "Fort l'Ecluse: 20,000 years of history". Something for everyone! Thanks to its immersive exhibitions, plunge "Into the heart of the storm" and "Discover the little rhinolophes", the bats of the Fort. This year, 2 new temporary exhibitions: "Intimité sauvage", fantastic animal photos by Adrien Favre, and "Gendarmes résistants dans l'Ain, le choix de l'impossible" by the association Mémoires de l'Ain 1939 - 1945. Summer events are sure to get you moving: the 12th edition of the Jazz in Fort l'Ecluse festival, classical concerts by the Soloist Academy, Nuit des étoiles, historical re-enactments...
And for those who want to get moving, there's a range of sporting activities: an adventure course with a breathtaking view of the upper Fort, a free-access via ferrata and hiking trails. And let's not forget the challenge of obtaining the famous staircase diploma: climbing the 830 steps of the underground gallery linking the Lower Fort to the Upper Fort.

A former cheese farm has been divided into two sections: one is a shop to discover and buy the cheeses and meats on offer, and the other is a restaurant to taste the regional specialities.<br/>The Fromagerie is open for breakfast, lunch or dinner, offering hearty meals with a traditional added touch of the Savoyarde region. Come and visit the shop and buy some local products to make a picnic or to taste and share with friends and family when you go back home. (Cheese, deli meats, bread, pastries, groceries, local newspapers)

We welcome you to Vitam's spacious and bright premises, where you'll find a wide range of brochures on the Monts du Genevois and Haute Savoie regions. You'll also find a calendar of events for the area!<br/>We propose various services like:

- A trilingual reception service
- Topographic guides for sale
- Available documents from 8 am to 10pm even if the reception is closed
- Wifi access

A unique leisure centre, 30 minutes from Annecy and 15 minutes from Geneva. It brings together many leisure options within one space (Aquatic, Vitam'Ludic, Wellbeing & Spa, Fitness, racket sports and climbing), a shopping gallery and restaurants<br/>The region's largest aqua centre offers you fun, multi-track slides (4 indoor, 5 outdoor) a fun paddling pool, a swimming pool, and a balneotherapy area heated to 33°, for all the family, with a torrent river and bubble beds to delight everybody. During the summer, bring the family to take advantage of outdoor leisure activities: grassy beaches and the beach volleyball court! Family rate 15% off (minimum 4 paid entries including one adult and one child).
The latest generation Fitness area gives you an opportunity to vary your pleasures with a climbing hall with natural light, 8 squash and badminton courts, and a set of 110 fitness machines to keep you in trim.
The Well-being & Spa area is a place apart, entirely dedicated to well-being and escape. From the moment you enter this haven of peace, everything invites you to let go of your tension. Relax completely as you pass through the hydro-jets of a vast balneotherapy pool that opens onto a beautiful Mediterranean garden. Around you is a peaceful environment of saunas, hammams, pools heated to different temperature, a rest room and a tea room... Access to the pool area is included in your entry to the well-being area.
To continue your de-stress, Vitam's shopping galley offers retail therapy. Come and discover 20 chill-out shops (home décor, fashion, beauty and well-being), a variety of restaurants, an Ibis Styles hotel that will prolong your well-being through to the early hours, and also the new Migros supermarket where you'll find all our regional products.

Take the Salève cable car up to 1100 m in just a few minutes. Up there, you'll enjoy breathtaking panoramic views, as well as a wide range of natural, sporting, cultural and gastronomic activities!<br/>The Salève cable car, one of the region's jewels and almost a century old, takes you to an altitude of 1100 m and invites you to discover the richness of this Natura 2000 listed mountain site. And the climb is just the beginning!
From the Rebuffel terrace or rooftop, enjoy the extraordinary panorama of the Geneva countryside, the city of Geneva and Lake Geneva, during the day or at sunset on summer evenings, while sipping a cocktail.
During your visit, take advantage of a 150 m² museum area to learn all about the Salève and the cable car, take part in the "Salève unveils itself" and "the fabulous history of the Salève cable car" tours, and discover nature through activities for children and families.
Sports enthusiasts can try their hand at climbing on our 20 m high wall with our instructor (fee payable, booking required, days and times on our website), take a walk along the path to the Observatoire restaurant or book a paragliding flight.
For something to eat, Café 1100 welcomes you for a gourmet break.
And for a gourmet lunch or dinner, opt for the Vertiges restaurant (reservation essential).