The Salève Cable Car in the spotlight at the European Heritage Days – France & Switzerland

A true link between France and Switzerland, the Salève Cable Car is a monument of engineering, history, and culture, deeply rooted in the Franco-Geneva identity. In September, it will be the centerpiece of two unmissable events: the Swiss Heritage Days and the French Heritage Days.

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For the Swiss Heritage Days on September 13 & 14, 2025: Paul Marti offers a retrospective and visionary perspective on the Cable Car

📅 When? Saturday, September 13 and Sunday, September 14, 2025
📍 Where? At the cable car station, by the ticket office

Ninety-two years after its first commissioning, the development of the arrival station and its site is nearing completion.
This guided tour, led by Monsieur Paul Marti, research officer at the Fondation Braillard Architectes (Geneva, Switzerland), offers a look back at the fundamental parameters of this exceptional work:

• Its historical and cross-border context
• Its design and construction
• Its unique place in the Franco-Geneva identity
• Its resolutely forward-looking vision

💡 Free tour and transport
⚠ Limited spots available!
🔗 Book now : Lien vers la réservation

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For the French Heritage Days on September 20 & 21, 2025: Florian Heuschling takes you behind the scenes, and Luane Guimaron shares the stories

📅 When? Saturday, September 20 and Sunday, September 21, 2025
📍 Where? Departure station, French side

Discover the behind-the-scenes of the cable car with our technical teams.

Florian will take you behind the scenes of the Cable Car, explaining how it operates and the technical challenges of cabin transport.

Reservation required: contact@telepherique-du-saleve.com

Schedule: 9:30 am and 10:00 am (duration 20 minutes) – maximum 20 people

Free tour, reduced fare for cable car transport to be paid by visitors

Limited spots available!

The fabulous history of the cable car

During a guided tour, Luane Guimaron brings to life the adventure of a visionary project rooted in Mont Salève, from its inauguration in 1932 to the present day.

📍 Where: Arrival station

Schedule: 11:00 am and 4:30 pm (duration 45 minutes) – Suitable for all audiences

Free tour, reduced fare for cable car transport to be paid by visitors

No reservation required

Family activity: “Explain the cable car to me”

Luane offers a tour in the form of a game, specially designed for children aged 6 to 11.

📍 Where: Arrival station

Schedule: 1:30 pm and 3:00 pm (duration 45 minutes) – Children must be accompanied by an adult

Free tour, reduced fare for cable car transport to be paid by visitors

No reservation required

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A common heritage to celebrate

A symbol of the connection between two countries, the Salève Cable Car embodies a unique technical, cultural, and landscape heritage. These two weekends in September are the perfect opportunity to discover or rediscover this living monument that continues to amaze generation after generation.

🚠 Join us to celebrate the history, beauty, and future of the Salève Cable Car.