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Switzerland
Geneva

Geneva mountains

Hard

4.3

(6)

126

riders

Geneva mountains

03:34

66.5km

1,250m

Road cycling

This Tour is in some ways the Geneva region's mountain pass route: from the city centre, the route follows a long and gradual climb marked by several stages. And as you will have understood, at each stage there is a pass. The distance remains accessible, and despite the positive elevation gain of 1250 metres, this Tour is not reserved for seasoned "pass hunters". With a standard physical condition, any cyclist can take up the challenge.

If Geneva is well surrounded with the Jura to the north and the Alps to the south, the Geneva mountain remains the Salève mountains. Anyone who practices road cycling in the Geneva area must place the Salève on their map! In addition, between the Mont-Blanc and Aravis massifs, the Geneva plain, Lake Geneva, the Jura chain, the panoramas are worth the detour.

The Salève cable car surely offers the best view of the lake. And because things are done well, you can find a café with a terrace there to take a little break, have a refreshment or have a bite to eat.

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Last updated: October 25, 2024

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

21.8 km

Col de la Croix Biche

Highlight • Mountain Pass

If you want to go to Mount Sion from Geneva to go to the Salève, I advise you to go through the Col de la Croix de Biche. It allows you to avoid the Annecy D1201 road, where traffic is dense and fast. Here, the road is much more peaceful.

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2

29.3 km

Château des Avenières

Highlight • Castle

The Château des Avenières is a luxury hotel. The building was inaugurated in 1907 and has a breathtaking view of Lake Annecy and the mountains.

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3

34.6 km

View of the Salève and Mont Blanc

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice view of the Bornes plateau and the mountains in the background. With a little luck, we can see Mont Blanc.

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4

37.6 km

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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5

41.8 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 bike ride, "La 4S du Salève", challenges you to climb this mountain by 1, 2, 3 or 4 different routes.

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48.0 km

Téléphérique du Salève

Highlight • Summit

The Salève cable car connects the summit of Salève to the Pas de l'Échelle below. It is a great place to stop and enjoy the views of Geneva, Lake Geneva and the Jura balconies.

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66.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

54.4 km

9.96 km

1.57 km

542 m

117 m

Surfaces

64.6 km

1.92 km

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Highest point (1,330 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

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Comments

September 26, 2024

This Tour is in some ways the Geneva region's mountain pass route: from the city centre, the route follows a long and gradual climb marked by several stages. And as you will have understood, at each stage there is a pass. The distance remains accessible, and despite the positive elevation gain of 1250

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Sebastien Dannaud
May 3, 2025, Sortie à vélo sur route

Route that allows you to reach the Montée du Saleve via Saint Blaise without taking the very D1201 departmental road from Geneva. Very beautiful landscapes

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