A family hike to discover the northern part of the Salève. With no difficulty, you'll discover magnificent panoramic views over Lake Geneva.
The Balcons du Téléphérique walk is ideal for a family outing.
With no difficulty and very little difference in altitude, this walk takes in the Salève mountain and its many viewpoints over Geneva and its jet d'eau, with the Jura in the background.
Located in an area of flora and fauna interest (ZNIEFF), you'll have the chance to discover some of the species that call this mountain home.
The aerial tramway is also an exceptional structure. Inaugurated for the first time on August 5, 1932, it enables you to climb the mountain in 8 minutes instead of 2 hours with the cog railway.
Unfortunately, the Second World War and the advent of the "all-car" system led to its closure in 1975. It was not until 9 years later that it resumed operation, and was improved from year to year until the current works.
Marking details : Departmental signposting on beige metal panels with green lettering.
Type of land : Ground Not suitable for strollers
With no difficulty and very little difference in altitude, this walk takes in the Salève mountain and its many viewpoints over Geneva and its jet d'eau, with the Jura in the background.
Located in an area of flora and fauna interest (ZNIEFF), you'll have the chance to discover some of the species that call this mountain home.
The aerial tramway is also an exceptional structure. Inaugurated for the first time on August 5, 1932, it enables you to climb the mountain in 8 minutes instead of 2 hours with the cog railway.
Unfortunately, the Second World War and the advent of the "all-car" system led to its closure in 1975. It was not until 9 years later that it resumed operation, and was improved from year to year until the current works.
Marking details : Departmental signposting on beige metal panels with green lettering.
Type of land : Ground Not suitable for strollers
- Guidebook with maps/step-by-step1/ From the cable car, head towards ‘Grange Gaby par Pré Berger’. You will pass the ‘Pré Berger’ and ‘Les Treize Arbres’ signposts.
2/ When you reach Grange Gaby, follow the signs for L'Observatoire, passing Sur la Grande Gorge.
3/ When you reach ‘L'Observatoire’, continue towards ‘Panorama de l'Observatoire’.
4/ From ‘Panorama de l'Observatoire’ continue towards ‘Table d'Orientation GR’.
5/ From the ‘Table d'Orientation’ signpost, follow the signs for the ‘Téléphérique Gare Supérieure GR’ via ‘Panorama du Mt Blanc’ to return to your starting point.
Services
Services
Not accessible in a wheelchair
Car park
Animals accepted
Pets allowed on leash only.Rates
Rates
A charge is made for the cable car ride up.
Openings
Openings
From 1 January 2025 until 1 November 2025 - Open everyday
Please check with the Tourist Office beforehand for current access conditions.
From 15 May 2025 until 1 November 2026 - Open everyday
Please check with the Tourist Office beforehand for current access conditions.
Location
Location
Environment
Environment
- View onto lake, body of water, river, canal
- Mountain view
- In the mountains
