A family hike to discover the northern part of the Salève. With no difficulty, you'll discover magnificent panoramic views over Lake Geneva.
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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,...
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,...
- Guidebook with maps/step-by-step1/ From the parking lot, follow signs for "L'Observatoire par sur le Grande Gorge" and pass the "Sur la Grande Gorge" sign.
2/ Once at "L'Observatoire", continue towards "Panorama de l'Observatoire".
3/ From "Panorama de l'Observatoire" continue towards "Table d'Orientation GR".
4/ From the "Table d'Orientation" signpost, follow the signs for "Téléphérique Gare Supérieure GR", passing "Panorama du Mt Blanc".
5/ When you reach the cable car, continue your hike following the signs for "Grange Gaby par Pré Berger". You'll pass the "Pré Berger" and "Les Treize Arbres" signposts.
6/ At "Grange Gaby", follow the signs for "L'Observatoire" to return to the parking lot and your starting point.
Services
Services
Car park
Animals accepted
Pets allowed on leash only.Rates
Rates
Free
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A charge is made for the cable car ride up.
Openings
Openings
From 1 January 2025 until 1 November 2025 - Open everyday
Please check with the Tourist Office beforehand for current access conditions.
From 15 May 2025 until 1 November 2026 - Open everyday
Please check with the Tourist Office beforehand for current access conditions.
Location
Location
Contact Hiking loop: Balcon paysager du Téléphérique
Environment
Environment
- View onto lake, body of water, river, canal
- Mountain view
- In the mountains
Access
Access
- Access (by car): From Annemasse, drive to Monnetier-Mornex, then to the Salève cable car. At the Salève cable car, continue straight on, passing the L'Observatoire restaurant before reaching the Sur la Grande Gorge parking lot.
