Salève, Limestone mountain ridge in Haute-Savoie, France.
The Salève forms a natural barrier near Geneva, extending over 20 kilometers with steep cliffs on its western face and gentle slopes on the eastern side.
The mountain's first electric rack railway operated from 1892 to 1935, marking an early milestone in Alpine transportation development before the cable car installation.
The Salève functions as a meeting point between French and Swiss communities, hosting regular cross-border events and outdoor activities throughout the year.
Visitors can reach the 1,379-meter summit using the cable car from Étrembières, which operates daily with departures every 15 minutes from April through October.
The mountain's limestone composition creates numerous caves and underground passages, supporting specialized plant species adapted to this geological environment.
Location: Haute-Savoie
Elevation above the sea: 1,379 m
Made from material: limestone
Address: Salève, 74160 Beaumont, France
GPS coordinates: 46.09417,6.14028
Latest update: July 18, 2025 07:34
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