Salève by Anthony Rosalinda

Road cycling routes

Switzerland

Geneva

Salève by Anthony Rosalinda

Hard

4.5

(38)

903

riders

Salève by Anthony Rosalinda

03:23

62.1km

1,260m

Road cycling

On this route, the objective proposed by Anthony Rosalinda is clear: the ascent of the Salève, emblem of the region with its famous cable car. To get there, you have to travel a little over 60 kilometers and 1,200 meters of positive elevation gain from Geneva.

After about ten kilometers…

by Geneva Tourism

Last updated: October 25, 2024

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6.17 km

Route de Pierre Grand

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A pleasant asphalt segment to ride, with beautiful views of the mountains as a bonus.

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20.7 km

Route du Salève

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This portion of the Salève road offers beautiful landscapes of the surrounding countryside.

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23.6 km

Château des Avenières

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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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28.9 km

View of the Salève and Mont Blanc

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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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31.9 km

Col des Pitons

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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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36.1 km

Croisette Pass

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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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42.3 km

Téléphérique du Salève

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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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62.1 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.1 km

11.2 km

4.02 km

834 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

60.4 km

1.83 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,330 m)

Lowest point (380 m)

Weather

Wednesday 28 October

12°C

7°C

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Expect light wind and shifting conditions.

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Comments

May 17, 2025,Bellevue — Mont Salève

This route to Salève doesn't follow the traditional route uphill; instead, you take the Annecy road and tackle the mountain from its base. There are still some peaks of 19% 🥵, but overall it's manageable, and the descent, via the traditional route, is pleasant, although you have to watch out for the potholes that aren't very visible in the undergrowth.

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September 19, 2024

On this route, the objective proposed by Anthony Rosalinda is clear: the ascent of the Salève, emblem of the region with its famous cable car. To get there, you have to travel a little over 60 kilometers and 1,200 meters of positive elevation gain from Geneva.
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After about ten kilometers to leave the city

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