Cable Car Ride up Mont Salève

4-hour tour, by walking and cable car to the summit of Mont Salève (1100 meters) to discover the panorama of Geneva, Lac Leman, Jura and Alpes
Duration
4-hours
Group Size
1-15 people
Location
Étrembières, France

Tour Overview

Escape the city and immerse yourself in nature on this invigorating mountain tour up Mont Salève. Rising dramatically just across the French border, the Salève offers spectacular panoramic views of Geneva, Lac Leman, the Jura and the entire Alpine chain including Mont Blanc, the highest peak in Europe.

This unique tour combines natural beauty with industrial heritage as we see the remnants of the historic Salève Railway, an electric rack railway built in 1892 that was a marvel of engineering for its time. Along the way, you’ll learn about the Celtic tribes who once inhabited the mountain as well as geological formations, local flora and fauna, and the special relationship between Geneva and this beloved mountain.

The fare for the cable car is not included in the cost of this tour and must be paid for individually by each participant. The round-trip cost is 18 euros per adult. 

Tour Highlights

  • •  Panoramic views of Geneva, the lake, Jura and Alps
  • •  Remains of the historic 1892 electric railway system
  • •  Beautiful mountain trails through forests and meadows
  • •  Geological wonders and limestone formations
  • •  Alpine wildflowers and local wildlife
  • •  Stories of the Salève’s importance to Genevan culture
  • •  Fresh mountain air and peaceful natural surroundings

What to Expect

The fare for the cable car is not included in the cost of this tour and must be paid for individually by each participant. The round-trip cost per adult is 18 euros.  Also note, we will cross the border into France, so please bring your passport or ID card.  We will walk for about 10 minutes from the public bus stop in Switzerland to the cable car station in France on mostly smooth and level surfaces.  However, sturdy shoes are recommended as we will do some hiking on mountain trails at the top of the Salève to visit panorama viewing areas.