You are in a National Nature Reserve

This point marks the entrance to the Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval/Passy National Nature Reserve. The nature reserve is managed by the Haute Savoie Conservatory of Natural Areas, which is responsible for the management, protection and improvement of this natural area.
The reserve is both open to the public and frequently visited, and is subject to regulations designed to protect species and habitats. Rangers are on site to answer your questions and ensure that these regulations are complied with.