A responsible territory | Monts de Genève – Votre évasion nature dans le Grand Genève

A responsible destination,

& an unspoilt natural environment

Vue sur le Mont-Blanc depuis le Signal des Voirons

The Monts de Genève is the ultimate natural destination just a few minutes from the centre of Geneva in Haute-Savoie, where you are guaranteed an unforgettable experience in the mountains!

You will be blown away by the three mountain ranges of Salève, Voirons and Vuache, each one with its own special characteristics.

The protectedareas

The Monts de Genève mountains are brimming with protected natural areas.

These areas are worthy of special care and attention. Various protective measures are in place to limit the impact on these places, such as a classified Natura 2000 zone and decrees for the protection of biotopes.

Management ofnatural areas

The people in charge of protecting our mountains.

Salève Syndicat Mixte (joint association) and the planning association for Le Vuache & Annemasse urban community are in charge of protecting remarkable natural environments, organising events related to the environment and awareness campaigns.

Respect

nature

Classified Natura 2000 zone and decrees for the protection of biotopes… The Monts de Genève and the rest of Haute-Savoie boast countless sensitive natural areas.
Some of them are found along the coastline, in the mountains, in wetlands or elsewhere, and all these areas are open to hikers but are protected by regulatory measures.

Natura 2000
Arrêté de protection de biotope

Massif du Salève
Massif des Voirons
Massif du Vuache
Etournel et défilé de l’Écluse

Le Petit Salève
Massif des Voirons
Versant Ouest du massif du Vuache
Marais de Grange Vigny et à la dame
Crêt du Puit et Teppes de la Repentance
Vignes des Pères
Bois de Vernaz et les Îles d’Arve

Biolay
La Feuillée
Marais de l’Etournel
Marais de Blésy

Contact the town in question or the Haute-Savoie regional office if you require any further information.

Good behaviour to adopt

in a natural environment

Your carbon-free

holiday

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USE PUBLIC TRANSPORT TO GET AROUND

There are countless ways to get around the urban areas of the destination.
Soft mobility, active mobility, sustainable mobility, the destination has put in place various initiatives to demonstrate its commitment to the environment.

Getting around

Now that you have arrived in Monts de Genève, your holiday can begin! Would you prefer to leave your vehicle in the car park? No problem! Park your car and choose your...

STAY IN SUSTAINABLE ACCOMMODATION

The accommodation here is surrounded by an unspoilt natural environment and is committed to responsible consumption, reduced water consumption (reduced shower pressure), sorting waste and promoting outdoor activities in the local area!

Camping La ColombièreA luxury campsite

Certified with “Clef verte” label, the campsite lies at the foot of Mount Salève and has pitches for motor homes, tents and rented on-site vans. Located to the south of Geneva, we also rent fully-equipped luxury chalets with one or two bedrooms and lounge. Wifi available on the campsite.

Stay in an original cabin in the heart of the Salève forest!Unique

Imagine breathing the pure forest air, falling asleep surrounded by the trees, being lulled by the magic of nature and unwinding in the jacuzzi on your terrace, admiring the...

Nature cabins

3 ecologically designed nature cabins to experience a bivouac shelter and unforgettable days! Next to forest and river, at the heart of an extraordinary farm, come and...

EAT LOCAL AND HOMEMADE

The restaurant bears the Ecotable label and is committed to reducing its impact on the environment.
La Cantine has chosen to pay close attention to the choice of products, short circuits, stop wasting, treat rubbish and maintain their premises with a sustainable approach.

Arkose Genevois - Restaurant La Cantine

The Blocpark restaurant and bar offer local cuisine which is both healthy and trendy.

ENJOY A WIDE RANGE OF RESPONSIBLE ACTIVITIES

TAKE PART IN AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS

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14 days ago

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𝗟𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲̀𝘃𝗲 𝗲𝘁 𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗹 𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘂 𝗲𝗻 𝗱𝗼𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗮̂𝗰𝗲 𝗮̀ 𝗰𝗲 𝗷𝗼𝗹𝗶 𝗺𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗶𝗿 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗹 ! 💦 📍Les étangs d'Étrembières. Bravo à @daisy_samira qui a capté cet instant de bonheur ! 👏

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20 days ago

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𝗦𝗲𝘂𝗹 𝗮𝘂 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲 🪂 au-dessus du Genevois. 😌 Bravo à @pixelride.art pour cette magnifique photo ! 👏

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24 days ago

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𝗔𝘃𝗲𝘇-𝘃𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗱𝗲́𝗷𝗮̀ 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗾𝘂𝗲́ 𝗰𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮̂𝘁𝗲𝗮𝘂 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗹𝗮 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗶𝘀𝗲 ? 🤩 Posé à flanc de falaise, le château de l’Ermitage est un passage obligé lors de la découverte du Petit Salève (même si le domaine de se visite pas). 📍 L'histoire raconte que ce château a été édifié au début du 16e siècle par François-Prosper de Genève-Lullin. 🏰 Propriété des ducs de Savoie, cette forteresse fut attaquée par les Genevois et démolie en partie au cours du même siècle. Ici, sur les restes du donjon féodal, un manoir flanqué de tourelles a vu le jour trois siècles plus tard. 😍 Bravo à @kat.kukulska pour cette sublime photo ! 👏

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𝗕𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗲 𝗱𝘂 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻 𝗲𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗲́𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲... ✨ 📍 Antenne relais du Salève près de l'Observatoire. Belle semaine à tous ! 😍 Bravo à @douxvan_photographer_ pout ce sublime cliché ! 👏

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a month ago

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𝗔𝘂𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗱'𝗵𝘂𝗶, 𝗹𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲 𝗰𝗲́𝗹𝗲̀𝗯𝗿𝗲 𝗹'𝗮𝗺𝗼𝘂𝗿 ! ❤️ À l'occasion, on vous partage 5 raisons d'aimer notre région : 🏔️ montagne et ses panoramas fabuleux ☀️ couchers de soleil de folie 🧑 gens passionnés par leurs métiers 🫕 cuisine chaleureuse 🧀 savoir-faire et produits d'exception La liste peut être longue... Et vous, dites-nous quelles sont vos raisons d'aimer la région ? 😍 Bravo à @lulueee pour cette sublime photo ! 👏🔥

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a month ago

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𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝗼𝗳 𝘂𝘀... 🎶 Nous vous souhaitons un excellent week-end et de bonnes vacances dans les Monts de Genève ! ☀️ Bravo à @emi.nnt pour cette sublime photo ! 👏

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a month ago

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The Sea of Clouds with its own submerged Atlantis also known as Geneva 🇨🇭 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Its people are diving in there and light-painting the clouds from below. Meanwhile, one can get a little higher to witness the beauty of (almost clear that time) night sky on the top and cloud sea surface at the bottom. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ EXIF 📷 Canon 90d paired with Sigma Art 28mm 🎞️ Pano of 2x5s shots, f/1.4, ISO1600 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #nightscaper #milkywaychasers #nightphotography #nights_dreamworld #milkywayshooters #photography #travel #longexposure_shots #explore #차은우 #bestdarkphoto #라키 #진진 #문빈 #แคคต #astro #orion #엠제이 #산하 #astrology #longexposureoftheday #aries #아스트로 #beautifuldestinations #saleve #igersgeneva #libra #landscape #cute #leo

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2 months ago

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𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰 𝗲𝘁 𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘂, 𝗹𝗮̀ 𝗼𝘂̀ 𝗹'𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗲𝘂𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 🌥️, un sentiment de liberté absolue vous attend dans les Monts de Genève ! 🪂☺️ On est fascinés par la poésie qui se dégage de cette photo ! 📷 Bravo à @nath_ageron ! 👏