The Salève cable car
The Salève Cable Car offers breathtaking views of Geneva and Lake Geneva… But that’s not all! Ascend to an altitude of 1,097 meters and enjoy a unique experience that combines nature, culture, and leisure...
Thrills guaranteed !
Try your hand at rock climbing on the “La Grande Varappe” wall, located on the side of the cable car’s arrival station.
With more than 900 holds spread across 6 routes, this 20-meter-high, 11-meter-wide wall is the perfect place to get started or improve your skills in a unique mountain setting. The activity is open to participants ages 6 and up and must be supervised by an instructor.
All equipment is provided on site (except for shoes—sneakers are sufficient), allowing visitors to easily discover rock climbing, whether for a family introduction or a challenge with friends.
Six 55-minute sessions per day are offered from Thursday through Sunday throughout the summer, and then on weekends through the end of October.
Reservations can be made online or directly on site.
Line 8 increases Service Frequency Every Sunday
Service on Line
8
will be increased every Sunday from May 3 to September 27, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to
2:00 p.m. toward “Veyrier, douane,” located a few minutes from the departure station of the
Salève cable car, and then from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. toward “Genève, Cornavin.”
Choose the tpg for your trips to the Salève!
Combined tickets and benefits for subscribers
Choose the combined cable car ticket for CHF 21, available from February 2 (Unireso day pass + cable car).
This combined ticket for CHF 21 includes:
A Unireso day pass valid from 9 a.m. on all public transport lines in zone 10.
A return trip on the cable car.
You can purchase your ticket at:
- App tpg +
- tpg.shop
- Ticket vending machines tpg
- tpg agencies
- Our authorized resellers
Season ticket passholders can purchase tickets at a reduced price directly at the cable car ticket office upon presentation of their season ticket.
Need more information ?
All practical information is available on the official website of the Salève Cable Car.
The experience begins at the departure station with a staged route and continues to the arrival station, where numerous activities will be offered to you:
- Free activities for everyone to discover all the secrets of Salève, its landscapes, flora and fauna, in a fun way that respects this magnificent mountain site classified as a Natura 2000 site.
- The “Salève Secret” exhibition space, covering over 100 m², dedicated to the Salève, with free admission
- Guided tours organized throughout the year on the history and technology/mechanics of this symbol of cross-border heritage.
- A 20 m high and 11 m wide climbing wall for beginners and experienced climbers, adults and children, supervised by an instructor.
- Numerous hiking and trail paths, for all skill levels.
- A 150-square-meter playground for children ages 2 to 14, built entirely from natural materials.
- A paragliding launch site.
- The rooftop, perfect for strolling and enjoying the breathtaking view from sunrise to sunset on summer evenings.
- Café 1100 for a gourmet break with a view.
- The Vertiges restaurant for a gastronomic experience with a unique panorama.
The history of the cable car
This building, built in 1932 by the Genevan architect Maurice Braillard and in collaboration with the French engineers Georges Riondel and André Rebuffel, is an emblem of the Geneva basin.
Originally built to provide quick access to the summit of Salève, the cable car went through a difficult period during the war, followed by the development of roads and cars. It ceased operation in 1975.
Thanks to political will on both sides of the border, the cable car was reborn in 1984.
Since then, ridership has grown steadily every year, rising from 84,000 passengers in 2005 to nearly 300,000 in 2018.
2021 marks a turning point in the history of the cable car, with its temporary closure: Extensive work is being carried out to reveal the original architectural features of the arrival station and harmoniously link the past and the present.
Getting to the cable car
Address
Rte du Téléphérique
74100 Etrembières
In tpg
Line
8
, Veyrier-Douane stop
TAC 4, Veyrier-Douane stop
Timetables
April 1 through November 1 2026, the Salève Cable Car will switch to its summer schedule and will be open daily.
- Sunday through Wednesday: 9:00 AM to 6:45 PM
Last ascent at 6:30 PM
Last descent at 6:45 PM
- Thursday through Saturday: 9:00 AM to 10:45 PM
Last ascent at 10:30 PM
Last descent at 10:45 PM
The discounted Golden Hour ticket is available Thursday through Saturday during the summer, starting at 6:30 p.m.
