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Guided tour: The fabulous history of the Salève cable car

Explore the Salève cable car, a symbol of the historical link between Geneva and the mountains.

Vue du Téléphérique du Salève

This guided tour immerses you in its history, from the first ascents to the inauguration of the cable car in 1932, a true technical feat for its time. Exploring the arrival station, you will discover the secrets of its operation, the challenges of its construction, and the modernist architecture of the upper station designed by Maurice Braillard, a masterpiece in raw concrete that seems suspended in mid-air. An immersive tour blending heritage, technology, and architecture, to understand how the Salève cable car became an iconic landmark of the cross-border region.

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Dates and times

from Monday 4 May 2026 to Friday 28 August 2026

Event location

Location name
Autre lieu
Address
Genève - 1204 Genève

Prices and conditions

Price

Free, included in the ticket price | €15 without a transport ticket

Format
Online

Organiser

Proposed by
Téléphérique du Salève
Vue du Téléphérique du Salève