On Top of the Salève

View from the top of the Salève, looking down on Geneva and the Jura : Salève, FR

So, we've been here nearly three years and today is the first time we've been to the top of the Saleve. We went up with friends and the view was spectacular! It was a bit nippy, though. Maybe in a few weeks we'll head back up with a picnic in tow...

Photo copyright: Janet M Kincaid, 3/12

View from Mont Jura

Jura valley and farmland

This was the view from Faucille on Mont Jura. We enjoyed this view from a picnic table off the parking lot as we ate a lunch of cheese, bread, and fresh berries.

Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 07/09

Jura View

The view of Geneva from near the top of the Jura Mountains in France

The Jura Mountains run along the west side of the basin in which Geneva lies. These photos are of the view from just below Col de la Faucille. In the distance, at the foot of the lake, is Geneva. Note that you can see the Jet d'eau from this point--about 15 miles from Geneva.

The Jet d'eau can be seen from nearly 15 miles away
(on the right; click image to enlarge.)

Our ultimate goal was Col de la Faucille, on the other side of the radio tower at the top of the mountain in the bottom photo.

View of the Jura and our goal: that radio tower!

Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 07/09