Making the trip to Saleve 1000 metres up a steep hill + was on the cards - said to have spectacular views over Geneva on one side, and the Alps on the other. The only hitch - it is across the border in France - and two in the group were without valid Schengen visas ( the ladies had decided to make a full day package tour to Chamonix instead).... well, we just walked across the border, and took the steep, steep ( near vertical) but very swift ropeway up. Phenomenal views unfolded - despite not being the clearest of days.
The hike up was a steep one, but through a beautiful wooded slope - and sharp wind and cold!! real cold - the trip was well worth it. Celebrated with a small bottle of wine split all around. The ride down, the crossing back across the border - just as the Frontier Police landed up to do surprise checks...Tushar's expression captures it all! Safely back....an excellent outing!!
Some of the other sites and sounds of Geneva below...including the Turkish / Doner kebab joint, Aly Hyder!
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