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Geneva cable car hike and lakeside swim

Walked from downtown Geneva to a bus stop and took the bus to Veyrier-Douane for the cable car up the mountain. Did a 3-5 km hike around the top before riding back down. Bused to Bains des Pâquis to swim, eat, and climb the bouldering wall that drops you into the water. Ended with dinner at Dim Sum Gourmand and their Shanghai soup dumplings.

Posted by John McNeill

Posted Aug 31

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  1. Téléphérique du SalèveStop 1

    Téléphérique du Salève

    Bus 8 or TAC 4 to Veyrier-Douane stop, short walk to the base station at Rte du Téléphérique, Étrembières. The cable car has been operating since 1932 and offers one of the quickest ways to reach panoramic mountain views just outside the city.

    Ride the historic cable car from Veyrier-Douane up to the Salève ridge at over 1,000 meters for sweeping views of Geneva, the lake, and the Alps. Follow it with a 3-5 km hike along the ridge trails before descending. A classic Geneva escape that combines mountain air with easy public transport access.

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  2. Bains des PâquisStop 2

    Bains des Pâquis

    Quai du Mont-Blanc 30, 1201 Genève. Reachable by bus from the Salève cable car area; a historic spot built in the 1870s that remains a favorite summer hangout with saunas, cultural events, and direct lake access.

    Geneva’s iconic lakeside public baths on the jetty where locals swim, relax, and eat with views across Lake Geneva. Jump in for a dip or test the unique Psychobloc bouldering wall that drops climbers straight into the water. Casual restaurant on site serves simple meals right by the lake.

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  3. Le Dim Sum GourmandStop 3

    Le Dim Sum Gourmand

    Rue du Prieuré 5, 1202 Genève. Short walk or quick bus from Bains des Pâquis; open for lunch and dinner most days with a focus on classic Cantonese-style dim sum.

    Specialist dim sum spot in the Pâquis neighborhood run by a former hotel chef, focused on handmade dumplings and steamed buns. The Shanghai soup dumplings (xiao long bao) are a highlight—slurp the hot broth carefully from the spoon. Vegetarian options and a concise menu keep things fresh and authentic.

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When do you want to start? We line up the stops from that clock. Exact buses, tickets, and walking directions are the AI step — not live yet. We never ask for a hotel name.

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