Téléphérique du Salève, Cable car in Étrembières, France
The Téléphérique du Salève is a passenger cable car whose base station stands in Étrembières, Haute-Savoie, at 432 m, while the top station sits at 1097 m. Its two cabins, each holding up to 60 people, climb 665 m over a line 1172 m long, following the near-vertical face of the ridge above Geneva. The cabin sides carry the word "swisscom" in white lowercase letters beside a small red mark.
The cable car opened in 1932 as a modern replacement for an earlier rack railway that had served the mountain. Following a period of closure, the system was restored and reopened in 1984, returning to regular service for visitors.
The upper station provides a vantage point where visitors pause to take in the surrounding landscape and rest after their journey. Hikers and families often spend time here, using the location as a base for exploring the mountain paths above.
The journey takes just a few minutes and is accessible to visitors of all ages who can manage the cabin entry. Plan your visit during clear weather to enjoy the best views, and wear sturdy shoes if you intend to explore the walking paths above.
The cable car lies entirely on French soil, despite serving Geneva; its base station in Étrembières sits at 432 m and the upper station at 1097 m. The 1172 m route climbs 665 m along a near-vertical ridge face, and each cabin holds up to 60 people. The 2021–2023 refurbishment cost a projected 12 million euros.
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