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Walking loop : l'Alpage de l'Iselet

Walking loop : l'Alpage de l'Iselet

Description

A short, quiet, gentle family walk through the forest, discovering the magnificent, isolated Iselet mountain pasture and a panoramic view over Annecy.

Take advantage of the Dronières leisure center at the start or finish of your hike!
Go : Les Dronnières - Alpage de l'Iselet : 1h 05 min
Return: Les Dronnières - Alpage de l'Iselet Alpage de l'Iselet - Les Dronières via Mare de l'Iselet : 1h10

Technical Information

Walking
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
2h15mn
Dist.
9 km
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Starting point

Parking du Lac des Dronières , 74350   Cruseilles
Lat : 46.040121Lng : 6.121974

Points of interest

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The Salève

Enjoy a 360º panoramic view over Geneva and its lake, the Mont-Blanc range and the Jura from the top of this mountain with its many different aspects.The Salève is much more than a leisure destination; it's a natural area of rare complexity, protected by the European Natura 2000 network (for the Petit Salève only) for the fragility of its ecosystems. The mountain is a sanctuary where every species, from the most common to the rarest, plays an essential role. The diversity of flowers on the Salève is impressive. These include orchids such as ophrys bourdon and sabot de Vénus, as well as a host of other colorful species. The Salève skies are home to prestigious birds of prey such as the peregrine falcon, the kestrel and the vulture. The cliffs and forests are also home to the great horned owl, the great horned owl, the little owl, the white swift and the black redstart. At nightfall, the massif's cavities become essential for the survival of several bat species, including the rhinolophus, rhinolophus minor, murine, Pechstein's murine and barbastelle. In addition to the 700 cattle (cows and lambs) that graze the mountain pastures, the massif is also a corridor for large predators such as the lynx and the wolf. The resident fauna is equally rich, comprising chamois, hinds, foxes, hares, squirrels and hedgehogs. The Salève's dry grasslands are also home to remarkable insects such as the Salève apollo, the crucifer's azure, the plum blossom butterfly, the sulphurous ascalaphe and the delicate leste fiancée dragonfly. Finally, the balance of this ecosystem is completed by the presence of amphibians in the wetlands, such as the great crested newt, yellow-bellied toad and green and red-legged frogs.

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Environments

Lakeside or by stretch of water
Waterside
In the country

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Office de Tourisme des Monts du Genevois - 12/05/2026
www.montsdugenevois.com
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Open period

All year round daily.

Contact

Phone : 04 50 95 07 10

Email :
ot@montsdugenevois.com
info@syndicat-mixte-du-saleve.fr

Type of land

Ground

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! 🌳🥾