School trip to Salève: nature activity for schools and leisure centers

A half-day in the mountains at Salève

Offer your students a unique school trip in the mountains, just a few minutes from Geneva. The Salève is the perfect setting for an educational activity in nature, suitable for kindergartens, primary schools, and leisure centers.

From discovering local wildlife and plants to observation games and fun challenges, this half-day allows students to learn differently, in an exceptional environment.

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Animation Téléphérique du Salève
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A turnkey nature-based school activity

This educational outing to Mont Salève is designed to combine learning, exploration, and fun.

Half-day program:

  • Cable car ride to the summit of Mont Salève
  • Guided educational activity (45 min to 1 hour)
  • Break
  • Independent nature challenges (45 min to 1 hour)

Total time spent on site: approximately 2.5 hours

Educational activities for children (ages 3 to 12)

Supervised by the Maison du Salève, the activities are adapted according to the age of the students and the school curriculum.

  • Chamois and Company (ages 3-6 / 6-12)
  • A Tree as a Friend (ages 3-6 / 6-12)
  • Landscape in Every Direction (ages 6-12)
  • All Roads Lead to Mont Salève (ages 6-12)

–> Educational objectives:

  • Discover local biodiversity
  • Understand mountain landscapes
  • Raise environmental awareness

Nature Challenges: Learning through play

The children continue their exploration through an independent activity, ideal for developing their curiosity and team spirit.

Content provided :

  • 5 Nature Challenge booklets per class
  • 1 instruction sheet for chaperones

Goals :

  • Identify plants, flowers, and trees
  • Observe nature actively
  • Solve puzzles as a team

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Practical information – Salève school trip

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

  • Schedules:
    • Morning: 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
    • Afternoon: 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Audiences concerned:

  • Preschools (ages 3-6)
  • Primary schools (ages 6-12)
  • Recreation centers

Ability

Up to 60 students (2 classes)

Prices

In terms of pricing, the package is designed to be simple and accessible:

  • €5.80 per child and
  • €12 per accompanying adult, with all educational activities included.

Supervision and prices of the school trip

To ensure the smooth running of your school trip to Salève, each group must be supervised by a teacher, accompanied by at least one adult. This supervision ensures the safety of the children while encouraging their participation and involvement in the activities offered.