Seeing Crêt de la Neige from a plane
The highest point of the Jura Mountains at about 5,640 ft, on the long ridge above Geneva. Look for a parallel line of forested limestone ridges, with Lake Geneva and the Alps beyond.
3 of our routes pass it. France · rated 3 of 10
The easy pick
Paris to Geneva: sit on the left, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam to Geneva | Left the other side is usually better on this route | on the way down |
| London to Geneva | Left | on the way down |
| Paris to Geneva | Left | on the way down |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Crêt de la Neige from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (3 of 3). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Crêt de la Neige from a plane?
Near the airport, on the climb or on the way down, and mid-flight on longer routes: see the table for each route.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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