





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.
Phone : 04 50 95 07 10
Email : ot@montsdugenevois.com
Website : https://www.montsdugenevois.com
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.
Lake view
Mountain view
Mountain location
Panoramic view
Ground
Not suitable for strollers
Map references :
TOP 25 IGN 3430OT - MONT SALEVE
Conseil Départemental de la Haute-Savoie - 24/11/2025
www.hautesavoiexperience.fr
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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.
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.
Yes. Pets allowed on leash only.