Salève cliff
Opening period
From 01/03 to 30/11 daily.
Routes depending on weather conditions
Favorable period :
M A M J J A S O N.
Language(s) spoken: French
Guides from the Bureau de la montagne du Salève introduce you to climbing.
21/07/2021: the practice of climbing in Salève, throughout the territory of Collonges-sous-Salève is prohibited until further notice
The whole of the Salève is considered by climbers to be the Mecca of rock climbing, even if this highly sought-after site offers holds that have been weathered by many passages.
A historic site in the history of climbing, since it was the cradle of "varappe", a term still used today. This site has the advantage of being very sunny, accessible and varied, offering "school" and "sport" sites.
Cliff information :
Minimum height: 10 m
Maximum height: 200 m
Number of routes: 100
Ranges: 5c to 8b+.
Rock: Limestone
Practice level :
Advanced
Advanced
High performance
