Grotte d'Orjobet – L'Observatoire du Salève Loop from Collonges-sous-Salève

Saint-Julien-en-Genevois

Trail del Salève partendo da Collonges. E' un percorso abbastanza ripido, e per lo più in elevazione.

Hiking Difficult

Distance: 11 km
Ascent: 796 m
Descent: 870 m
Duration: 3-4 hrs

Low Point: 614 m
High Point: 1.3 km
Gradient: 18˚

Grotte d'Orjobet – L'Observatoire du Salève Loop from Collonges-sous-Salève Map

This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's not remote, it features low exposure and is typically done between April and November. From a low point of 614 m to the maximum altitude of 1.3 km, the route covers 11 km, 796 vertical metres of ascent and 870 vertical metres of descent.

Photo from Grotte d'Orjobet – L'Observatoire du Salève Loop from Collonges-sous-Salève

Description

Pochissime fonti d'acqua. Raggiunto il ristorante Observatoire ci si può rifornire di qualche scorta o mangiare della fondue. Il percorso, ripeto, è ripito e rude. In base ai giorni può essere anche molto frequentato. Inoltre non è segnalato benissimo.

Difficulty

Difficult

Hiking trails where obstacles such as rocks or roots are prevalent. Some obstacles can require care to step over or around. At times, the trail can be worn and eroded. The grade of the trail is generally quite steep, and can often lead to strenuous hiking.