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Walking itinerary : le Pas de l'Échelle
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Latitude :
6.189321
Longitude :
46.162983
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TOP 25 IGN 3430 OT - MONT-SALÈVE / SAINT-JULIEN-EN-GENEVOIS / ANNEMASSE
Classic Salève hike, round trip to the Upper Station of the Cableway from the district of Pas de l'Échelle in Etrembières. Discover the history of the oldest trail of the Salève, with an impressive panorama !
The hike of the Pas de l'Echelle will make you discover a rich natural and historical heritage in the heart of the Salève mountain. The climb is first made by an old trail dating from the 14th century, original by its steps carved out of stone, allowing to cross the rocky bar between the Petit Salève and the Salève.
You will then walk towards the village of Monnetier and its castle built on the cliff side at the beginning of the 16th century, by François-Prosper of Geneva-Lullin. Retrace the history of the Golden Age of Geneva tourism in the 19th century, as evidenced by the tunnel of the Old Funicular and its railway that you will have the opportunity to observe during your walk.
The Station of arrival of the Cable Car, the highest point of the route, offers a superb view of the Geneva basin and the Lake Geneva.
Services
Rates
A charge is made for the cable car ride up.
Period(s) of use
From 01/01 to 31/12
Subject to favorable weatherSubject to snow conditions
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