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Hiking loop: chemin du Funiculaire

Hiking loop: chemin du Funiculaire

Description

From the village of Monnetier-Mornex, full of the charm of the Belle Epoque, head for the upper cable car station by following the old track on which the small rack-and-pinion train used to run, carrying crowds of visitors from the Geneva area up until the 1930s.

Level: Easy
Along the way you'll discover the remains of the old funicular rail track (bridges, station in Monnetier and track ballast). After climbing up through the woods, you'll reach the alpine pastures at the upper cable car terminus where you can enjoy a panoramic view of Geneva. The funicular railway was inaugurated in 1892 but it fell into decline in 1935.

Technical Information

Walking
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
2h30mn
Dist.
5.5 km
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Starting point

Point de départ: Route des deux Salèves - Parking de l'Église , 74560   Monnetier-Mornex
Lat : 46.160401Lng : 6.206481

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Tips

Don't forget to take the Salève cable car - one of the finest observation platforms in Europe awaits you at the top!
Botany trail, playground, authorised barbecue area, viewing table, restaurant with panoramic view. In Mornex, see the plaque commemorating Richard Wagner and John Ruskin, famous people who stayed at the Pavillon des Glycines. Don't miss the Anglican chapel and the small chapels.

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Office de Tourisme des Monts du Genevois - 13/03/2026
www.montsdugenevois.com
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Environments

Lake view
Mountain location

Open period

Throughout the year : open daily.

Location complements

Start from the car park at the church.

Topo guides and map references

Topo guides references :
Guidebook of 37 walks and cycle routes: Salève and Vuache regions by foot.

Reception complements

A part of the route is also used by mountain bikes, care is required.

Animals

Yes

Data author

Image Monts du Genevois
proposed by Monts du Genevois
2 Place de la Gare 74100 Annemasse France

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Caution!
We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾