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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.
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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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