famous road
Route des Grandes Alpes
France's ultimate driving route: ~700 km from Lake Geneva to the Riviera over 16 great alpine cols including Iseran and Galibier. Pin marks the traditional start at Thonon-les-Bains.
32 km · about 35 min drive
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Le Grand-Saconnex
Geneva, Switzerland · Europe
About Le Grand-Saconnex
Le Grand-Saconnex sits on the route: 5 minutes from Genève, 32km from Route des Grandes Alpes.
Le Grand-Saconnex is in Geneva, Switzerland, with about 9,800 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Genève, about 4 km away.
Le Grand-Saconnex (French pronunciation: [lə ɡʁɑ̃ sakɔnɛ]) is a municipality of the Canton of Geneva, Switzerland.
Several international organizations and permanent missions to the United Nations are located in Grand Saconnex. Consequently, the population of Grand Saconnex is quite cosmopolitan one of the mostRead more
diverse in Switzerland, with nearly 40% of the population being born outside of Switzerland.
Geneva Airport is partially within the areas of Le Grand-Saconnex.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Le Grand-Saconnex?
Within an hour or so of Le Grand-Saconnex: Route des Grandes Alpes (32 km), Lake Annecy (41 km), Lake Geneva (Lac Léman) (43 km), Col du Grand Colombier (46 km).
Are there any good drives near Le Grand-Saconnex?
The nearest famous roads are Route des Grandes Alpes, Col du Grand Colombier and Col des Aravis.
Where is Le Grand-Saconnex?
Le Grand-Saconnex is in Geneva, Switzerland, about 4 km from Genève.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 9,781
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Switzerland
- Region
- Geneva
- Timezone
- Europe/Zurich
- Coordinates
- 46.2319, 6.1209
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Switzerland
Motorway vignette (toll sticker) required: buy at the border or online. Roadside assistance (TCS): 140.
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Worth the detour from Le Grand-Saconnex
7 notable places within an hour's drive.
natural wonder
Lake Annecy
Europe's purest lake, a dazzling turquoise jewel framed by the French Alps and the charming pastel-hued old town of Annecy.
41 km · about 50 min drive
natural wonder
Lake Geneva (Lac Léman)
Western Europe's largest lake, shared with France, framed by the Alps and lined with vineyards, castles, and the famous Jet d'Eau fountain.
43 km · about 50 min drive
mountain pass
Col du Grand Colombier
A fearsome Jura mountain climb with four different approaches, all featuring extreme gradients up to 22% on narrow forest roads popular with cycling purists.
46 km · about 55 min drive
mountain pass
Col des Aravis
A 1,486 m pass between La Clusaz and Flumet with a tiny chapel at the summit and a postcard head-on view of Mont Blanc framed by alpine pastures.
48 km · about 55 min drive
waterfall
Cascade du Rouget
Known as the 'Queen of the Alps,' this dramatic 90-meter double waterfall cascades down a cliff face in Haute-Savoie.
55 km · about 65 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Lavaux Vineyard Terraces
UNESCO-listed terraced vineyards cascading down to Lake Geneva, cultivated since the 11th century with spectacular views of the Alps.
55 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Le Grand-Saconnex
- 32 kmRoute des Grandes AlpesFrance's ultimate driving route: ~700 km from Lake Geneva to the Riviera over 16 great alpine cols including Iseran and Galibier. Pin marks the traditional start at Thonon-les-Bains.
- 46 kmCol du Grand ColombierA fearsome Jura mountain climb with four different approaches, all featuring extreme gradients up to 22% on narrow forest roads popular with cycling purists.
- 48 kmCol des AravisA 1,486 m pass between La Clusaz and Flumet with a tiny chapel at the summit and a postcard head-on view of Mont Blanc framed by alpine pastures.
- 55 kmLavaux Vineyard TerracesUNESCO-listed terraced vineyards cascading down to Lake Geneva, cultivated since the 11th century with spectacular views of the Alps.
- 71 kmAiguille du MidiA vertiginous 3,842-meter granite needle reached by a spectacular cable car, offering face-to-face views of Mont Blanc.
- 71 kmCol de la Forclaz (Valais)The pass above Martigny on the road to Chamonix, kept open all year and a natural gateway to the Mont Blanc valleys.
Driving in Switzerland
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.82/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
- Vignette
- Required, around €42 for a short-stay sticker
When to drive here
April to October
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