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

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Elevation gain icon Elevation gain 2,000 foots

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Why hike 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.


What are the activities ?

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Cirque Du Fer A Cheval trail map
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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.

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Is the place are families friendly?

No

Is there an information center / service center / reception?

No

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