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Maison du Salève Trails
Présilly
Network of interpretation trails around the Maison du Salève at Pomier-Présilly: Petites Croix, Convers and Orjobet circuits plus the Chartreuse de Pomier.
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Mont Salève
Mont Salève, the 'Balcony of Geneva' — a pre-Alpine massif at 1,379 m linked to Geneva by a historic cable car inaugurated in 1932.
At a glance
Type
Panoramic massif
Access
Paid cable car OR free trails
Price
Adult £13 / €13 return · Child €5.80 return · Family €49
Duration
Half-day to full day
Best season
April to November (cable car)
Town
Monnetier-Mornex
Wheelchair access
Accessible · Cabine et stations du téléphérique adaptées aux personnes à mobilité réduite. per Téléphérique du Salève (site officiel)
What is Mont Salève
Mont Salève, known as 'Geneva's Balcony', is a Haute-Savoie pre-Alpine massif rising to 1,379 m at the Grand Piton. It stretches between Étrembières to the north and the Pont de la Caille to the south, forming a long limestone wall visible from the entire Geneva basin. The site is classified Natura 2000 for its rich flora and fauna (chamois, peregrine falcons, salamanders).
The most iconic access is the Salève cable car, opened in 1932 and now operated by Geneva Public Transport (TPG). It links Étrembières to 1,100 m in under five minutes. 2026 season: open daily from 1 April to 1 November, 09:00-18:45, with evening hours Thursday-Saturday until 22:45. 2026 rates: adult return €13, child €5.80, family pass €49, 10-trip carnet €75. A Unireso combo at CHF 21 bundles a Geneva TPG day pass zone 10 + the cable-car round trip.
At the top, 250 km of marked trails criss-cross the massif — hiking, mountain biking, trail running, climbing. It is also one of the region's most popular paragliding sites, with schools offering tandem baptism flights (Salève Airlines and others). The summit offers an exceptional panorama of Geneva, Lake Geneva, the Jura and, in clear weather, the Mont Blanc range.
Free trail access if you walk or cycle up. Several car parks at the foot of the massif (Étrembières, Veyrier, Mornex). Restaurants at the top and at the base. To reach the cable car from Geneva without a car: TPG tram to Veyrier Douane, then 9 min on foot.
Activities
What you can do here
Practical
Practical information
Altitude
1,379 m (Grand Piton)
Cable car 2026
1 April – 1 November, 9 am-6.45 pm · Thu-Sat until 10.45 pm
2026 prices
Adult return €13 · Child €5.80 · Family €49 · 10 trips €75
Combined transport
CHF 21: TPG zone 10 day pass + cable car return
Trails
Free access, year-round
Access
How to get there
By car
From Annecy: A41 then A40 to Geneva, exit Étrembières-Le Salève. Free parking at the foot of the cable car. Allow 40 min from Annecy.
Open in MapsPublic transport
From Geneva (Cornavin): TPG tram to Veyrier Douane, then 9 min walk to the cable car. CHF 21 Unireso combo (tram + cable-car return).
Open in MapsBy bike
Greater Geneva cycle network. MTB climb possible via several marked routes.
Open in MapsWhen to visit
When to visit
Cable car open 1 April – 1 November 2026. Trails accessible year-round on foot. Summer: evening openings Thursday-Saturday (until 22:45) — magical at sunset. Winter: trails possible on snowshoes depending on snow.
Nearby
Where to eat, drink, stay
Photos
Gallery
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much does the cable car cost?
2026 prices: adult return €13, child €5.80, family pass €49, 10-trip carnet €75. A Unireso combined ticket at CHF 21 (TPG zone 10 day pass + cable car return) is available.
What are the cable car timetables?
2026 season: daily from 1 April to 1 November, 9 am-6.45 pm. Evening openings on Thursday, Friday and Saturday until 10.45 pm.
How can I reach the Salève from Geneva without a car?
TPG tram from Cornavin to the Veyrier Douane stop, then a 9-minute walk to the cable car. The Unireso combined ticket at CHF 21 covers both legs.
Is there a fee to use the trails?
No, access to the massif's trails is free and open year-round. Only the cable car and the summit restaurant are paid.
Can I paraglide at the Salève?
Yes, it's one of the region's flagship paragliding sites. Salève Airlines and other schools offer tandem flights from the summit — booking recommended.
How many trails are there?
About 250 km of way-marked trails cover the whole massif — hiking, mountain biking, trail running, from family routes to technical lines.
Is the Salève accessible in winter?
The cable car is closed from 1 November to 31 March. The trails remain open on foot or with snowshoes depending on snow cover — beware of ice on the rocks.
What is there to see from the summit?
A 360° view over Geneva and Lake Geneva, the Jura to the west, the Annecy basin to the south-east and, on a clear day, the Mont Blanc range.
Sources
Sources & verification
Multi-source verification at publication. Information may change — confirm with the official operator before travelling.
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