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Hiking loop: Le Grand Piton, highest point of the Salève
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Description
This path runs up to the Grand Piton, the highest peak in the Salève range at an altitude of 1,380 metres. Its plateau is pitted with karrens. Panoramic views of the Franco-Swiss Geneva Basin and the Jura mountains, especially from La Thuile farm.
Starting from the small village of Beaumont, the Grand Piton hike will allow you to reach the highest point of the Salève mountain at 1380 meters altitude.
With a little difference in altitude, but without particular difficulties, this hike will satisfy you with its magnificent views. The plain of Geneva and Lake Geneva are offered to you once the summit is reached.
You will also find the Bastian Tower erected between 1820 and 1830 by Claude-François Bastian, a wealthy notary and mayor of Frangy who replaced the former post of Guet.
Also discover the magnificent lapiaz plateau, one of the most beautiful in the Salève (lapiaz is a geological formation due to the runoff of water between limestone rocks).
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
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Points of interest
Additional information
Open period
All year round.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Updated by
Conseil Départemental de la Haute-Savoie - 07/03/2025
www.hautesavoiexperience.fr
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Tips
A few miles from the village of Beaumont are the Bouchet cheese plant which produces cheese typical of the region, the Carthusian monastery in Pomier and the Maison du Salève discovery centre.
Environments
Mountain view
Panoramic view
Mountain location
Contact
Phone : 04 50 04 71 63
Email : ot@montsdugenevois.com
Website : www.cirkwi.com/fr/circuit/87392-le-grand-piton-point-culminant-du-saleve
Facebook : www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568244210755
Type of land
Not suitable for strollers
Location complements
Access (by car): From Annemasse, join Collonges-sous-Salève (D1206), then Neydens (D18) and finally Beaumont. Parking is available next to the Beaumont church.
Topo guides and map references
Topo guides references :
Topo Guide to 37 walks and hikes: Pays du Salève et du Vuache on foot.
Map references :
TOP 25 IGN 3430 OT - MONT-SALÈVE / SAINT-JULIEN-EN-GENEVOIS / ANNEMASSE
Reception complements
The path crosses alpine pastures, close the gates behind you.
Tricky passages
Short rocky passage in the descent
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
1/ From the "Parking de Beaumont" post, head for "Le Grand Piton (Tour Bastian) par La Thuile". You will pass the following signposts: "Despraz", "La Thuile (Chalet)", "La Thuile", "Sous Les Pitons", "Les Pitons", before reaching the "Grand Piton".
2/ Once you've reached the Grand Piton (Tour Bastian), follow the same path back down to "Sous les Pitons".
3/ From "Sous les Pitons" follow signs for "Beaumont (parking) (direct)". You will pass the following signposts: "Sur les Molliets" and "Chez Marmoux".
Animals accepted
Dogs must be kept on a leash
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