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Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Bonneville
Sixt-Fer-À-Cheval

Sixt Fer à Cheval circus – Giffre River loop from Massif du Giffre

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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Bonneville
Sixt-Fer-À-Cheval

Sixt Fer à Cheval circus – Giffre River loop from Massif du Giffre

Easy

4.5

(19)

400

hikers

Sixt Fer à Cheval circus – Giffre River loop from Massif du Giffre

01:13

4.43km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 14, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Réserve naturelle de Sixt-Passy

Waypoints

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678 m

Small lake

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easy to reach on foot

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1.07 km

Le Cirque du Fer à Cheval

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The Cirque du Fer-à-Cheval in the town of Sixt offers an immense circus two kilometers in diameter delimited by imposing limestone cliffs from which many waterfalls spring up. There are …

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1.14 km

Cascade de la Vogealle

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beautiful place but very busy

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2.42 km

Sixt Fer à Cheval circus

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No dogs allowed

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3.18 km

Giffre River

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Beautiful river that rises in this natural spectacle.

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3.34 km

Special warning sign (in case of rain)

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3.82 km

Bridge

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Here you can change the valley side

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4.43 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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3.92 km

279 m

233 m

Surfaces

2.89 km

735 m

527 m

279 m

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Comments

August 26, 2024,Cirque du Fer-à-Cheval valley of the waterfalls
A beautiful stroll into this stunning valley surrounded by waterfalls. A lovely easy afternoon walk after a morning of climbing
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