Family workshops LEARN THROUGH PLAY ! Explore our indoor and outdoor culture and leisure activities for children. We want to help people learn and explore Salève by having fun and doing their bit for our mountain. Whether it be to explore the landscape or Salève’s history, children can boost their creativity, unleash their imagination and make family memories. HIGHLIGHTS Discounted rates with your cable car tickets No need to queue, book your ticket online Activities run by Salève professionals Small group workshops so all the children can get involved USEFUL INFORMATION Workshop duration : 1 hrAudience : children aged 6-11Meeting point : upper station, classroomCapacity: Up to 15 childrenPrices : 5.50 € with a valid cable car ticket/15 € without a cable car ticketLanguage : Animations are offered in French onlyBooking : booking required on our website or at the gift shop at least 20 min before the workshop startsAvailability :Summer season : September 12th-November 5th 2023Term time : Wednesdays 2pm-3.30pmHalf term in France and Geneva : Monday-Friday 2pm-3.30pmWinter season : December 1st-March 31st 2024Term time : Wednesdays 2pm-3.30pmHalf term in France and Geneva : Wednesdays and Fridays 2pm-3.30pm Photos for reference only “THE LANDSCAPE IN EVERY SENSE” WORKSHOP 1 Bring your senses and artistic side to life with the family! Your children do more than just admire the landscape; they feel it, hear it, touch it and even create it. The group leader at Salève Visitor Centre brings you an interactive workshop to awaken all the family’s senses. Children spend the hour making a 3D map of the area as a souvenir of their trip to the top of Mont Salève. Learning objectives Take part in an outdoor activity among nature Experience the Salève landscapes using your senses Produce an ever-changing artistic piece Learn through play Spend quality time together “ALL ROADS LEAD TO SALÈVE” WORKSHOP 2 How does mankind travel ? Why do I travel ? How about flora and fauna ? We will try to answer these questions with fun-filled activities in the great outdoors near the cable car : seed hunt, team games and more. Take part in an original experience, learn the different ways to explore our area and have fun with the family. Workshop objectives Learn how and why living things travel What challenges are involved Consider the impact of our own movements Learn through play Spend quality time together In partnership with the Salève Visitor CentreThe Salève Visitor Centre is a buzzing cultural hub and the best place to explore Salève. The team will introduce you to all Salève’s secrets with events, guided tours and conferences surrounded by the great outdoors. FAQ How does it work ? We recommend arriving 30 minutes before your cable car ride. Collect your tickets from the counter. The group leader will be waiting for you in the classroom at the upper station. Your can drop off your bags and start the workshop. What should I bring ? The workshops take place indoors and outdoors. Please bring water, sunscreen, suitable clothing and shoes based on the site and weather (it can be chilly at the top of Salève !) Warning! There is no drinking water at the stations. Must children be accompanied by an adult ? The workshops are suitable for children aged 6 and over and they must be accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket throughout the workshop. Is the workshop cancelled if it rains ? If it rains, the outdoor activities will be held in the classroom at the upper station. The event will not be cancelled. Things to see and do Exhibition An exhibition area covering over 100 m² devoted to Salève Climbing La Grande Varappe, a 20 m high wall with a qualified monitor Shop Explore a selection of original items and traditional regional products Book my activity Opening times All yearWeds 2pm & 3.30pm Half termMon-Fri 2pm & 3.30pm Sat- Sun- Prices With cable car ticket€5.50 Without cable car ticket€15 Payment Card Capacity Up to 15 people Accessiblity Wheelchair-friendly