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Arbusigny walks
Circular Crêt du Merle starting from Boirond
Visorando Member
3.17 mi
+266 ft
-269 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Évires (Haute-Savoie)
A walk through the heart of the meadows, between parks and paths, with views of the Parmelan.
Very little walking on roads.
Keep your dog on a lead as there are cows and horses along the route.
Enjoy a lovely family walk, but watch out for muddy paths in wet weather.
From La Croisette to Grand Piton
6.36 mi
+951 ft
-922 ft
3h 45
Easy
Departure from La Muraz (Haute-Savoie)
A pleasant walk starting from La Croisette, with a loop route at the top of Salève, on a short section of the "Balcon du Léman". The Salève des Pitons (or Pitons) is not the most spectacular part of Mont Salève, but it nevertheless offers exceptional views (the Franco-Genevan basin, the Jura mountain range, the Geneva harbour/Petit-lac, the Vaud and Valais Alps, the Arve Valley, the Chablais, the Mont Blanc range, the Bornes, the Aravis, etc.).
On the Salève Plateau
5.74 mi
+906 ft
-906 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Collonges-sous-Salève (Haute-Savoie)
This is a pleasant hike, with beautiful views of the Mont Blanc range in the first part.
From the cable car station, the Geneva basin spreads out below you.
Le Grand Piton
3.04 mi
+315 ft
-312 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Archamps (Haute-Savoie)
A short walk for a late afternoon on the Salève.
La Croix des Bornes
5.35 mi
+630 ft
-630 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Menthonnex-en-Bornes (Haute-Savoie)
Easy hike on the rural plateau of Les Bornes, with open views of the Salève, Aravis and Chablais mountains.
Directional signs and a few markers.
Circular route via Moussy from Reigner-Ésery
4.55 mi
+755 ft
-774 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Reignier-Ésery (Haute-Savoie)
A lovely walk of about two hours, with breathtaking views, the countryside, several pretty hamlets and small villages, interesting architecture (both old and new), gardens, vegetable patches, and views over the Arve Valley towards Vertraz-Mentoux and Lake Geneva.
Tour of the Le Pesse woods
2.98 mi
+331 ft
-331 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Évires (Haute-Savoie)
Short, easy walk with some interesting views.
Le Salève via the old funicular railway route
5.92 mi
+2,192 ft
-2,201 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Monnetier-Mornex (Haute-Savoie)
This hike takes you up to the Salève via a (steep) climb up the wooded slope, following the route of the old funicular railway to reach the cable car station and then the Observatory. Once on the Salève ridge, you can enjoy the many remarkable views over Geneva, Lake Geneva, the Jura Mountains and unforgettable panoramas across the entire Mont Blanc range.
Panoramic views of the Salève
8.68 mi
+3,038 ft
-3,015 ft
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Collonges-sous-Salève (Haute-Savoie)
The title of this hike sums up the route, and once you reach the heights of Salève, you can enjoy numerous views of the Genevois, Lake Geneva and the Mont Blanc massif.
Please note that there are a few tricky sections between the Orjobet Cave (2) and La Corraterie (4).
The Salève via the Orjobet trail
4.67 mi
+2,090 ft
-2,090 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Collonges-sous-Salève (Haute-Savoie)
The Salève in Haute Savoie is a bit like the mountain of the people of Geneva. The Grotte d'Orjobet still bears the stamp of the CAS (Swiss Alpine Club). From Le Coin, a steady climb takes you to the cave, which you can then cross. After a final climb, you come out onto the plateau, which is also an alpine pasture. The view is simply magnificent.
The Salève circular: Orjobet, Corraterie, viewpoints and Grande Gorge
7.80 mi
+2,625 ft
-2,612 ft
5h 50
Difficult
Departure from Collonges-sous-Salève (Haute-Savoie)
A circular trail that showcases the many facets of Salève: climb up via the Orjobet Cave, pass through the Trou de la Tine, Vire de la Corraterie, viewpoint towards Mont Blanc and Rochers de Faverges, viewpoints from the Observatory over Geneva and Lake Geneva, descent via the Grande Gorge and return to the start by passing under the large rock climbing routes.
Le Petit Salève
5.51 mi
+1,217 ft
-1,230 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Monnetier-Mornex (Haute-Savoie)
A circular trail, ideal for discovering the different facets of the Petit Salève. As this part of the Salève is quite busy, set off early in the morning or avoid weekends.
The Pas de l'Echelle and the Lumberjacks’ Trail
3.74 mi
+2,986 ft
-837 ft
3 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Étrembières (Haute-Savoie)
Starting from Pas de l’Échelle, a lovely route that ends at the upper station of the Salève cable car, passing through the Vallon de Monnetier, the Bûcherons trail, the top of the Petite Gorge and the summit plateau.
A hike featuring some very exposed sections, reserved for those with absolutely no fear of heights, and requiring the utmost caution.
Grand Piton du Salève - Grotte du Diable
5.78 mi
+1,844 ft
-1,844 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Présilly (Haute-Savoie) (Haute-Savoie)
During this hike, you can admire the views of Lake Geneva and the Jura from La Thuile, then from the Grand Piton. You’ll take a short detour to the Grotte du Diable. For three-quarters of the hike, you’ll be sheltered from the sun.
Le Salève via the Pas de l'Échelle
7.15 mi
+2,707 ft
-2,713 ft
5h 40
Difficult
Departure from Étrembières (Haute-Savoie)
From Geneva to Salève in 2 hours and 800 metres of elevation gain.
Groisy loop via La Tour and Le Sarnieux
5.07 mi
+499 ft
-505 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Groisy (Haute-Savoie)
An easy hike with many remarkable views.
Le Saleve - Pomier - Le Bois des Fées
3.85 mi
+489 ft
-489 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Présilly (Haute-Savoie) (Haute-Savoie)
Discover the Maison du Salève, the Chartreuse de Pomier and the mysterious Bois des Fées
An easy hike, even for children, that is both cultural and fun.
Les Convers, via the Petites Croix trail
3.60 mi
+1,480 ft
-1,480 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Présilly (Haute-Savoie) (Haute-Savoie)
A pleasant little walk starting from the Maison du Salève car park, above Pomier, with a section on the Petites Croix trail, to Les Convers. Dogs are allowed but must be kept on a leash.
Crêt du Chable via Pierre Vieille from Étrembières
3.32 mi
+1,070 ft
-1,050 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Étrembières (Haute-Savoie)
Passage through the “Pierre Vieille”, which are large erratic granite boulders deposited by glaciers millions of years ago from the Mont Blanc massif. I will then take you to the Crêt du Chable for a view of the Arve Valley and Mont Blanc.
This route is not recommended for those prone to vertigo or in adverse weather conditions.
Chalet de Balme from Mont-Piton
6.66 mi
+1,913 ft
-1,913 ft
4h 45
Easy
Departure from Thorens-Glières (Haute-Savoie)
A hike offering beautiful views of the Pointe de Sous-Dine and the Roche Parnal, the access route to the Col de Spée and the Glières Massif. The view also extends to the Jura, the Salève and Lake Geneva.
Col de l'Enclave and Col de Landron
4.96 mi
+2,215 ft
-2,218 ft
4h 10
Easy
Departure from Thorens-Glières (Haute-Savoie)
Close to Montagne de Sous-Dîne, a lovely route through magnificent scenery. Nature is dressed in its finest and offers us a symphony of autumnal colours. The route between Col de Landron and Col de l’Enclave takes you through a superb, fairly wild environment and an explosion of colours in the trees.
Chemin de la Vuettaz
4.34 mi
+1,496 ft
-1,476 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Thorens-Glières (Haute-Savoie)
A walk offering spectacular views in good weather.
Circular Sous-Dine loop via the Passage du Monthieu
6.48 mi
+2,943 ft
-2,927 ft
5h 35
Difficult
Departure from Thorens-Glières (Haute-Savoie)
The Sous-Dîne plateau, whose summit is just under 2,000 m, offers a magnificent view of the cliffs that form it. The Aravis and Mont Blanc massifs seem close enough to touch.
Sous Dîne, Col du Câble and Chalet de Balme circular loop
7.54 mi
+3,307 ft
-3,291 ft
5 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Thorens-Glières (Haute-Savoie)
A very beautiful hike with a 360° view from the summit; a fairly long circular route that is technically very challenging. The route alternates between woodland and the sharp limestone pavement, followed by a fairly technical descent to the Col du Câble, featuring a very difficult section. This is followed by a fairly easy descent to the Chalet de Balme, then along a track suitable for vehicles, and through woodland.
Please note: an exposed section at the Col du Câble is reserved for experienced walkers who do not suffer from vertigo.
Col de Cou, Col du Freu, Col du Câble
6.05 mi
+2,083 ft
-2,067 ft
4 hrs
Extremely difficult
Departure from La Roche-sur-Foron (Haute-Savoie)
A beautiful circular not far from Orange station, passing through three passes with a little adrenaline rush on the descent from the Col du Câble!
Pointe de Sur Cou and Chalet de Balme
4.62 mi
+2,126 ft
-2,116 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from La Roche-sur-Foron (Haute-Savoie)
A pleasant circular route with a beautiful panoramic view from the summit over the Arve Valley as well as the Aravis range, Bargy, Sous Dine, etc. Mont Blanc is visible. Refreshments available on the descent as the route passes by the Chalet de Balme.A very popular hike, partly due to the Chalet de Balme.
Roche Parnal and Montagne Sous-Dîne crossing
9.06 mi
+3,609 ft
-3,619 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from La Roche-sur-Foron (Haute-Savoie)
Roche Parnal and Montagne de Sous-Dîne are advanced viewpoints of the Bornes massif, ahead of Glières, and dominate the La Roche-sur-Foron area. The circular route offers a varied and interesting but demanding itinerary: some sections are exposed and several cable passages require caution, particularly the Col du Câble, which justifies the rating given.