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max. 2280 m
min. 698 m
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The Fer à Cheval is the largest mountain cirque in the Alps. Ringed by towering cliffs, the cirque is breathtakingly beautiful throughout the year but it is most spectacular in the spring, when melting snow swells its waterfalls to majestic proportions.Lying at the eastern end of the Giffre Valley, the cirque forms an immense amphitheatre almost 5 km across and bounded by 500- to 700-m high limestone cliffs. In June, dozens of waterfalls cascade down these huge walls. The Fer à Cheval attracts large numbers of visitors and is twinned with the Gavarnie Cirque in the Pyrenees.
Located in the Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval nature reserve, this refuge is accessible in 3-4 hours of walking from the Fer-à-Cheval cirque.Comfortable and ideally located for hiking or stopping off on various alpine and wild circuits.
Starting point of many hikes and circuits, the Refuge du Folly will allow you to discover the extraordinary fauna and flora of our mountains. Accessible to all types of hikers, from the most experienced to the first steps.This hike is accessible to all types of hikers, from the most experienced to those taking their first steps, and will allow you to discover the extraordinary fauna and flora of our mountains. Accommodation in dormitory or private room (duvets and pillows provided), possibility of half board, lunch basket, aperitif boards, refreshing drinks, ... but also local dishes of the day (diots, beef burgundy, ...) and homemade pastries (blueberry pie, lemon pie, sweet potato pie, coconut chocolate cake...). Set against the slopes of the Criou, facing the Tuet and the ridges of the Dents d'Oddaz, the refuge can be the goal of a day hike. A real balcony, overlooking the valleys of the Giffre and the Arve.
Office de Tourisme de Samoëns - 25/04/2024
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Departure on foot from the center of Samoëns - Office de Tourisme
Cross the historic town of Samoëns to join the GR5 at Clévieux, follow signs for Les Fontaines.
Follow Grand Bois then Pied du Crêt.
At the Pied du Crêt parking lot, follow signs for the Refuge du Folly, which is on the Tour des Dents Blanches itinerary.
Continue towards Pas de l'Avoine. At the Combe aux Puaires junction, follow signs for Lac de la Vogealle.
Go around the lake towards the Refuge de la Vogealle.
Descend towards Chalet du Boret.
Then head towards Bout du Monde.
Follow signs for Chalet de Prazon, then Cirque du Fer-à-Cheval.
Arrival at Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval - Cirque du Fer-à-Cheval / Return by shuttle bus.
From 06/07 to 01/09/2024.
Phone : 04 50 34 40 28