Col des Pitons – Croisette Pass loop from Grotte du Diable (parking)

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Col des Pitons – Croisette Pass loop from Grotte du Diable (parking)

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Col des Pitons – Croisette Pass loop from Grotte du Diable (parking)

02:55

10.3km

230m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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882 m

Col des Pitons

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The western face of Salève is more regular and not as steep as others. Find a comfortable gear and get yourself up the hill where you will have a great view over Geneva.

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3.19 km

Devil's Cave

Highlight (Segment) • Cave

5.18 km

Croisette Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

La Croisette is a small ski resort and a welcoming village.

For cyclists, it is also the crossing point for the four possible climbs of Mont Salève. An untimed road …

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5.21 km

View of Mont Blanc

Highlight • Viewpoint

Col de la Fristete a must!

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10.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.91 km

2.74 km

432 m

196 m

Surfaces

8.51 km

1.15 km

563 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,330 m)

Lowest point (1,170 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

17°C

3°C

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Comments

March 5, 2022,Petit tour au grand Salève

A little bit of elevation but not very complicated. We were not very fast to be able to enjoy the landscapes. The view at the Grand Piton is breathtaking and I recommend.

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