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Hiking loop: Balcon paysager du Téléphérique

Hiking loop: Balcon paysager du Téléphérique

Description

A family hike to discover the northern part of the Salève. With no difficulty, you'll discover magnificent panoramic views over Lake Geneva.

The Balcons du Téléphérique walk is ideal for a family outing.

With no difficulty and very little difference in altitude, this walk takes in the Salève mountain and its many viewpoints over Geneva and its jet d'eau, with the Jura in the background.

Located in an area of flora and fauna interest (ZNIEFF), you'll have the chance to discover some of the species that call this mountain home.

The aerial tramway is also an exceptional structure. Inaugurated for the first time on August 5, 1932, it enables you to climb the mountain in 8 minutes instead of 2 hours with the cog railway.

Unfortunately, the Second World War and the advent of the "all-car" system led to its closure in 1975. It was not until 9 years later that it resumed operation, and was improved from year to year until the current works.

Technical Information

Walking
Difficulty
Very easy
Duration
1h20mn
Dist.
4.5 km
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Altimetric profile

Starting point

Téléphérique du Salève (Gare d'arrivée), Route des 3 Lacs , 74560   Monnetier-Mornex
Lat : 46.154212Lng : 6.193997

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Date and time

  • From 15/05/2026 to 01/11/2027
  • From 15/05/2027 to 01/11/2028

Additional information

Contact

Phone : 04 50 95 07 10

Email : ot@montsdugenevois.com

Website : https://www.montsdugenevois.com

Open period

From 15/05 to 01/11 daily.
Please check with the Tourist Office beforehand for current access conditions.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Environments

Mountain view
Panoramic view
Lake view
Mountain location

Type of land

Ground
Not suitable for strollers

Topo guides and map references

Map references :
TOP 25 IGN 3430OT - MONT SALEVE

Updated by

Conseil Départemental de la Haute-Savoie - 11/02/2026
www.hautesavoiexperience.fr
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Reception complements

Whatever your hike, remember to pack cereal bars, plenty of water, sunglasses, sunscreen, a small first-aid kit, and clothing appropriate to the season and weather forecast.

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

1/ From the cable car, head towards ‘Grange Gaby par Pré Berger’. You will pass the ‘Pré Berger’ and ‘Les Treize Arbres’ signposts.
2/ When you reach Grange Gaby, follow the signs for L'Observatoire, passing Sur la Grande Gorge.
3/ When you reach ‘L'Observatoire’, continue towards ‘Panorama de l'Observatoire’.
4/ From ‘Panorama de l'Observatoire’ continue towards ‘Table d'Orientation GR’.
5/ From the ‘Table d'Orientation’ signpost, follow the signs for the ‘Téléphérique Gare Supérieure GR’ via ‘Panorama du Mt Blanc’ to return to your starting point.

Animals

Yes. Pets allowed on leash only.

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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! 🌳🥾