Le Grand Piton is the highest point of Le Salève offering a view mainly focused on the Genevois region and Jura.
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.
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.
Services
Services
Parking nearby
Animals accepted
Openings
Openings
All year 2025 - Open everyday
Location
Location
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
Environment
Environment
- Close to GR footpath
- In the forest
- In the mountains
Access
Access
- A parking lot is located along the D41 road.
A fifteen-minute approach walk takes you to the tower site and viewpoint.
