Pierre-Vieille
Description
This woodland walk gets its name (literally "old stone") from one of the largest boulders scattered across the mountainside. These "crumbs" of Mont-Blanc are a reminder that the Salève was once totally covered by glaciers.
On the way, enjoy the superb panoramic view of the Alps and Mont-Blanc, the Arve Valley and Geneva. You'll also see the famous "Old Stone" boulder deposited here from the Mont Blanc range. In Monnetier-Mornex, the 19th-century hotels and guest houses and the old funicular railway station serve as a reminder that the village is a mountain holiday resort very popular with people from the Geneva area.
Technical informations
6 km
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max. 791 m
min. 554 m
330 m
330 m
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Altimetric profile
Starting point
Points of interest
Aire de pique-nique - Les Blanchets
Aire de pique-nique ombragée sur la route du Salève.Idéale pour une pause repas, un goûter ou simplement se détendre en plein air.
Filenvol
An artistic, ludic, sportif tree-themed landscaped area where you will find a Parcabout (aerial playground) and a Parcadrone drone-flying zone (open since May 2018) and lots of laughs.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, etc...
Additional information
Open period
All year: open daily.
Updated by
Office de Tourisme des Monts de Genève - 26/03/2024
www.montsdegeneve.com
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Tips
In Monnetier-Mornex, you'll see Ermitage Castle and a short discovery trail revealing the visitor heritage in the village. In Mornex, there is a plaque commemorating the time spent here by Wagner and Ruskin (famous people who stayed here, in the Pavillon des Glycines). On the Grand Salève, you can take the cable car and see the botany trail. Wherever you go, there are breathtaking views of Geneva and its lake. Small shops in Mornex.
Contact
Phone :
04 50 95 28 42
04 50 04 71 63
Email : ot@montsdegeneve.com
Website : www.cirkwi.com/fr/circuit/54528-pierre-vieille
Topo guides and map references
Topo guides references :
Guidebook of 37 walks and cycle routes: Salève and Vuache regions by foot.
Location complements
Leave your car in the car park at the Rayon de Soleil care home.
Tricky passages
slippery overhead passages in rain, snow or icy conditions
Reception complements
During the walk, you will cross an area protected by a prefectoral biotope bylaw. Comply with the regulations displayed at its entrance. In particular, do not pick flowers, do not light fires and keep your dog on a lead.
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