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Cirque Du Fer A Cheval hiking , Haute-Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

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Why choose a trail at Cirque Du Fer A Cheval?

The Cirque du Fer à Cheval is located in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, in the department of Isère. It consists of three villages perched on rocks: Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse, La Côte-Saint-André and Le Chambon-sur-Lignon. These villages are accessible only on foot or by mountain bike.

The Fer à Cheval cirque has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since June 2011. It consists of spectacular landscapes, with steep cliffs, deep gorges and forests of beech and fir trees. The villages of the Fer à Cheval cirque are also very picturesque, with their stone houses and slate roofs.

The Fer à Cheval cirque is an ideal place for hiking and mountain biking. There are many walks and circuits, which allow you to discover the spectacular landscapes of the cirque.


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Rate & open hour

Access fee $ 0.00
Schedule
Open 24 hours every day
Coordinates
6.842447600000001
46.0785014

What are the coordinates and address ?

Cirque Du Fer A Cheval
74740 Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval, France

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Starting Point

The Cirque Du Fer A Cheval trailhead is located in Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. To get there, you must take the direction of Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne from Chambéry or Grenoble and follow the signs to the circus.

Why visit Cirque Du Fer A Cheval

The Cirque du Fer à Cheval is located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. It consists of several rocks and gorges that form a spectacular natural cirque. Visitors can admire a breathtaking view of the mountains and the surrounding landscapes. The site is also conducive to hiking and sports activities such as mountain biking or climbing.

Things not to be missed

Activities and things not to miss near Cirque Du Fer A Cheval in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes depend on the type of traveler you are. Nature lovers will enjoy the many hiking trails and spectacular views of the surrounding mountains. History and culture buffs can visit the nearby towns and villages, which are full of historical sites and museums. Sports enthusiasts can go skiing, mountain biking or rafting in the surrounding area.

Activities not to be missed:

-The Cirque du Fer à Cheval is a natural cirque located in the Maurienne Valley in Savoie. It is made up of rocks and glaciers that form peaks and ridges.

The site has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979.

-Hiking, mountain biking, climbing and skiing are possible on the slopes of the cirque.

A cable car provides access to the top of the cirque, where there is a chapel.

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Let’s Answer Your Questions - FAQ

Is the place are families friendly?

No

Is there an information center / service center / reception?

No

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