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Collonges-sous-Salève

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Haute-Savoie

Charming town in the Haute-Savoie region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Collonges-sous-Salève takes place at only thirty kilometers from Annecy, at the heart of the conurbation of Greater Geneva. It is at the foot of Salève, on the Swiss border, near Annemasse and Saint-Julien-en-Genevois.

The original parish of the twelfth century, the town of Collonges-sous-Salève has quietly developed over the centuries, gradually taking the face that it is today. The one that almost reach Switzerland in the mid nineteenth century when discussing the future of the former Duchy of Savoy is now a popular spot for tourists who are seduced by the charm of its natural heritage and its proximity some of the most beautiful sites in France and Switzerland.

Geographical information

MunicipalityCollonges-sous-Salève
Postcode74160
Latitude46.1410430 (N 46° 8’ 28”)
Longitude6.1448520 (E 6° 8’ 41”)
AltitudeFrom 466m to 1301m
Surface area6.13 km²
Population4089 inhabitants
Density667 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureAnnecy (34 km, 39 min)
Insee code74082
IntercommunalityCC du Genevois
DepartmentHaute-Savoie
TerritoryAlps
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-Alps

Nearest cities & towns

Bossey1.6 km (3 min)
Archamps1.6 km (4 min)
Neydens5 km (7 min)
Saint-Julien-en-Genevois5.7 km (10 min)
Étrembières8.5 km (10 min)
Beaumont8.9 km (13 min)
Gaillard9.2 km (11 min)
Présilly9.3 km (13 min)
Feigères9.6 km (14 min)
Ambilly10.4 km (14 min)
Viry10.6 km (14 min)
Annemasse10.9 km (15 min)
Saint-Blaise11.4 km (14 min)
Andilly11.6 km (15 min)

Things to see and do

Walking through the town, you can admire the charm of the Church of St. Martin, which was completely rebuilt in the mid-nineteenth century.

But it is mainly for its natural heritage as the common Collonges-sous-Salève is appreciated. It offers such incredible views of Lake Geneva and the Jura or the plain Geneva.

The ski resort of Salève does not lack of interest with its ski slopes accessible to both beginners and advanced skiers.

Several marked hiking trails allow you to enjoy the charms of the region such as the Great Gorge, limestone caves and vineyards.

Places of interest

Leisure centres

Events and festivities

The weekly market is held every Sunday morning.

In February, the Green Film Festival in Greater Geneva is an opportunity to attend screenings at Collonges-sous-Salève.

Fireworks and fire ball on the program of the national holiday in mid-July.

Weather

Tuesday 16 april
Min. 4°C - Max. 13°C
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Wednesday 17 april
Min. 1°C - Max. 6°C
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Thursday 18 april
Min. 0°C - Max. 6°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Hike in Scotland
Nature and the great outdoors850 € Monnetier-Mornex (4.8 km)
CrazySchool - Cultural and educational leisure park
Entertainment25 € Cranves-Sales (11.4 km)
Themed Escape Game
Entertainment24 € Annecy (19.1 km)
Hot air balloon flight around Lake Annecy
Sports sensations280 € La Balme-de-Sillingy (19.7 km)
Canyoning in Haute-Savoie
Sports sensations45 € to 60 € Viuz-en-Sallaz (21 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Mijouet circuit through the woods of Juffly
HikeEasy1:30Fillinges (15.4 km)
Circuit The low mountains of the Pays de Gex
HikeIntermediate4:45Péron (17.6 km)
From the Senoche wine estate to Pierre à Martin
HikeEasy1:30Ballaison (22 km)
Tour de Haute Pointe
HikeIntermediate4:50Mieussy (31 km)
Great Mountain Tour
HikeAthletic6:25Le Poizat-Lalleyriat (34 km)

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