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Cirque du Fer-à-Cheval - Mountain biking
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Description
This spectacular itinerary offers views of the Cirque du Fer-à-Cheval.
Come to the charming village of Samoëns to explore our beautiful valley. On the road to the Cirque du Fer-à-Cheval, don't hesitate to stop and admire the Tines Gorges and visit the village of Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval, before finally arriving at the biggest mountain corrie in the Alps, the Cirque du Fer-à-Cheval.
We recommend an optional extra from the village of Sixt Fer à Cheval: continue to the Rouget waterfall, the "Queen of the Alps". It's well worth the effort!
Technical Information
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Date and time
- From 01/01/2026 to 01/12/2026
Additional information
Updated by
Office de Tourisme de Samoëns - 15/10/2025
www.samoens.com
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Environments
Mountain location
Waterfall view
Open period
From 01/01 to 01/12.
Contact
Phone : 04 50 34 40 28
Email : infos@samoens.com
Topo guides and map references
Map references :
There is no specific map. Downloadable routes and GPX tracks are available on the destination website.
Location complements
By car or bike if you're coming from Taninges - Verchaix, after passing the Samoëns porch, follow the signs for Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval. It's about 800 meters from the tourist office.
If you're coming from Morillon, at the traffic circle take the avenue and it will be on your left (you'll have to go around the tourist office).
Around 40 free parking spaces.
For disabled parking, there are 2 spaces opposite the tourist office and 1 towards the ski school - guide office.
By public transport: the bus stop is on the other side of the tourist office. Regular summer and winter shuttles and regular off-season service.
Toilet nearby (under the ESF guide office).
Animals
Yes
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