Easy walk on a landscaped path through vast alpine plains. Enjoy exceptional views of Mont Blanc, Annecy lake, the valleys of Arve and Giffre, the town of Geneva and Lake Geneva.
Possibility of departure from the arrival station of the cable car OR from La Bouillette (La Croisette).
From La Bouillette:
From the car park, follow the D41 for 500m towards the cable car (Telepherique). At the directional sign, turn right onto the access track to the Pile farm. Go through the 2 gates of the fences and continue along a well-marked path. He enters the forest, passes next to a small pond, then goes around the Grange-Gaby house at the bottom. Continue along the forest road to the directional signs indicating La Muraz on the right and Le Balcon des Crets on the left. Go up the path and join the D41 road. Take it on the right for 100m. At the sign "Grande Gorge Nord" go up to the left through the pastures until the sign "Grande Gorge Sud". Continue on the ridge line to the southwest towards La Bouillette, and pass to the right of the summit pylon.
Possibility of departure from the arrival station of the cable car OR from La Bouillette (La Croisette).
From La Bouillette:
From the car park, follow the D41 for 500m towards the cable car (Telepherique). At the directional sign, turn right onto the access track to the Pile farm. Go through the 2 gates of the fences and continue along a well-marked path. He enters the forest, passes next to a small pond, then goes around the Grange-Gaby house at the bottom. Continue along the forest road to the directional signs indicating La Muraz on the right and Le Balcon des Crets on the left. Go up the path and join the D41 road. Take it on the right for 100m. At the sign "Grande Gorge Nord" go up to the left through the pastures until the sign "Grande Gorge Sud". Continue on the ridge line to the southwest towards La Bouillette, and pass to the right of the summit pylon.
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Throughout the year : open daily.Accepted customers
Accepted customers
- Individuals
Points of interest
Points of interest
Points of interest
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2L'Observatoire
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!
3Bar de l'Observatoire
Passionate about whisky, Jean-Pierre has spent a lot of time behind his bar creating cocktails. In the evening, the bar has a great atmosphere with its plush décor and combines mixology with bistro- and restaurant-style dishes.
4Téléphérique du Salève - cable car
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).
