Étrembières: Hotels and Accommodation

The 1,379-metre-high Mont Salève rises above Étrembières. From its summit, the view extends far across Geneva and the surrounding area. If you would like to find and book a hotel in Étrembières, your choice of accommodation will depend on your personal travel plans.

Nature and Trails

The Étangs d’Étrembières consist of three bodies of water on the banks of the Arve. The area is classified as a biotope and is home to several regionally and nationally protected animal and plant species, including beavers, little grebes, reed buntings and great reed warblers. The Étangs are freely accessible year-round; one access route leads via the Chemin des Grandes Îles at the Pas de l’Échelle. Wooded paths run through the area and are suitable for walking.

The Aigue Noire rises on the Salève near the municipal boundary with Bossey. At the same time, it is a place open to everyone for recreation and walking.

Culture and History

The Château d’Étrembières is a fortified house dating from the late 13th or early 14th century. Three of its round corner towers have been preserved. The Pas de l’Échelle also bears witness to a long history: in 1833, Magdalenian finds dating from 15,000 to 10,000 BC were discovered there. Among the finds is a perforated baton carved from reindeer antler, engraved with an ibex.

The Jewish cemetery officially known as the Cimetière israélite de Veyrier lies across the border between France and Switzerland. It is accessible from both countries and is located 70 % within the municipal territory of Étrembières, where French law applies.

The Art’Salève cultural centre offers a programme of conferences, concerts, performances and exhibitions.

Activities on the Salève

The Téléphérique du Salève takes visitors to an altitude of 1,100 metres in less than five minutes. From there, there are views of Lake Geneva, Geneva and the Alps. Hiking is offered as a visitor activity on Mont Salève and can be combined with the Téléphérique du Salève. An introduction to paragliding is also offered there as a visitor activity and can be combined with the Téléphérique du Salève.

At La Grande Varappe, there is a 20-metre-high climbing wall with the assistance of an approved supervisor.

Further destinations: Le Petit-Bornand-Les-Glières, Reignier-Esery, Méribel, Bellevaux, Saint-Jean-D'aulps, Sévrier, Mégevette, Lucinges.

To the higher-level travel overview: Haute-Savoie.