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Hiking loop: Balcon paysager du Téléphérique

Hiking loop: Balcon paysager du Téléphérique
Hiking loop: Balcon paysager du Téléphérique
Hiking loop: Balcon paysager du Téléphérique
Hiking loop: Balcon paysager du Téléphérique
Hiking loop: Balcon paysager du Téléphérique
Hiking loop: Balcon paysager du Téléphérique

IGN cards

3429OT - GENÈVE ANNEMASSE LE LÉMAN
Editor : IGN
Collection : TOP 25 ET SÉRIE BLEUE
Scale : 1:25 000
13.90€
3430OT - MONT SALÈVE SAINT-JULIEN-EN-GENEVOIS - ANNEMASSE
Editor : IGN
Collection : TOP 25 ET SÉRIE BLEUE
Scale : 1:25 000
13.90€
TOP100D01 - AIN BOURG-EN-BRESSE AMBÉRIEU-EN-BUGEY PAYS DE GEX
Editor : IGN
Collection : TOP 100
Scale : 1:100 000
8.40€
TOP100D39 - JURA PAYS DE DOLE ET VAL D'AMOUR CHAMPAGNOLE LES ROUSSES PNR DU HAUT-JURA
Editor : IGN
Collection : TOP 100
Scale : 1:100 000
8.40€
TOP100D74 - HAUTE-SAVOIE ANNECY THONON-LES-BAINS MASSIF DU MONT BLANC CHAÎNE DES ARAVIS
Editor : IGN
Collection : TOP 100
Scale : 1:100 000
8.40€
202 JURA ALPES DU NORD
Editor : IGN
Collection : TOP 200
Scale : 1:200 000
6.80€
89026 - GRANDES TRAVERSÉES DU JURA - GTJ
Editor : IGN
Collection : DECOUVERTE DES CHEMINS
Scale : 1:105 000
9.10€
D25-39 DOUBS JURA
Editor : IGN
Collection : CARTES DÉPARTEMENTALES IGN
Scale : 1:150 000
5.90€
D01-69 AIN RHÔNE
Editor : IGN
Collection : CARTES DÉPARTEMENTALES IGN
Scale : 1:150 000
5.90€
NR09 BOURGOGNE FRANCHE-COMTÉ
Editor : IGN
Collection : CARTES RÉGIONALES IGN
Scale : 1:250 000
6.80€
NR15 AUVERGNE-RHÔNE-ALPES RECTO/VERSO MASSIF ALPIN
Editor : IGN
Collection : CARTES RÉGIONALES IGN
Scale : 1:250 000
6.80€
NR14 AUVERGNE-RHÔNE-ALPES RECTO/VERSO MASSIF CENTRAL
Editor : IGN
Collection : CARTES RÉGIONALES IGN
Scale : 1:250 000
6.80€
EUROPE
Editor : IGN
Collection : DÉCOUVERTE DES PAYS DU MONDE IGN
Scale : 1:2 500 000
7.00€
SUISSE
Editor : IGN
Collection : DÉCOUVERTE DES PAYS DU MONDE IGN
Scale : 1:303 000
7.00€

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

Points of interest

Date and time

  • From 15/05/2025 to 01/11/2026
  • From 15/05/2026 to 01/11/2027

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

Lake view
Mountain view
Mountain location
Panoramic view

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 - 24/11/2025
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! 🌳🥾