Twin of the pyrenean Gavarnie, it's the most visited and best known site of Sixt Fer à Cheval. Forming the eastern end of the Giffre valley, it is a huge limestone amphitheatre stretched on 4 to 5 km, which steep cliffs are 500 to 700 m high. It is the largest alpine mountain cirque. Dominated by the Corne du Chamois. It is leaning on the jagged sides of the Tenneverge (2985 m). During the month of June, more than thirty waterfalls gush out from its faces.

 

You can discover the cirque while following the explanatory path fitted up by the Association des Amis de la Réserve Naturelle, or by venturing to the End of the World (at the end of the comb), dominated by the Ruan and Prazon glaciers. This family walk only takes up to 3,5 hours roundtrip and you will most certainly love it. Those who fell more athletic can follow the path of Pas du Boret and enjoy an open view of the site from the overhang. Don't miss it!

 

Access to the Cirque

As a member of the network of France's great sites, the district of Sixt Fer à Cheval committed to following a policy of sustainable development in order to protect the remarkable site of Fer à Cheval. The parking fee contributes to the maintenance and development of the site, thus ensuring you the best reception.

 

Parking fee, 2011 season :

  • Car :3€
  • Motorbike :1.50€
  • Bus :10€
  • Camping Car :6€
  • Subscription :5€

 

Please note the payable parking lot is situated below the Cirque and gives you the possibility to access the heart of the site within 5 minutes on foot.

 

A free parking lot is available, for those who do not wish to pay, at the point of payment of Nambride (40 min on foot). However, you are allowed to drop off passengers. Besides, a parking lot for the handicaped is accessible at the end of the parking lot, behind the Fer à cheval Restaurant.

The "Cirque du Fer à Cheval"
The "Cirque du Fer à Cheval"