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Nestled at the foot of an impressive cirque in the Haut Giffre massif, the resort of Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval is a friendly village that will delight fans of all kinds of winter sports. 34 kilometres of downhill ski runs, a 10-kilometre cross-country ski loop and numerous ski touring itineraries await you. As for equipment, you'll find what you're looking for in our ski hire shop in Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval.
Sixt Fer à Cheval Resort
Located in Haute Savoie, and nestled in one of the most beautiful mountain villages, Sixt Fer à Cheval is a family resort. The ski resort ranges in altitude from 800 to 1600 metres. With its unique architecture and rich heritage, Sixt Fer à Cheval is a great place to recharge your batteries in the heart of the nature reserve. Shops, leisure activities, access to the slopes... everything is close to your accommodation, for a practical and enjoyable stay. You'll have easy access to the ski area once you've collected your equipment from our ski hire shop in Sixt Fer à Cheval.
Skiing in Sixt Fer à Cheval
The Grand Massif links the resorts of Sixt-fer-à-Cheval, Samoens, les Carroz d'Arâches, Flaine, and Morillon, offering 265 kilometres of pistes that can be accessed after picking up your ski hire. Its geographical position, facing Mont Blanc, and its altitude guarantee exceptional panoramic views and snow cover. Designed for the pleasure of all, experienced skiers and beginners alike, the Grand Massif ski area boasts 144 interconnected marked runs (17 blue, 60 green, 53 red and 14 black), with an impressive cumulative vertical drop of 1,800 metres (800 metres for the famous Combe de Gers) and kilometres of runs inviting you to explore pristine areas as well as natural ski itineraries, dizzying slopes or gentle curves... Areas dedicated to freestyle and freeride invite fans of new sports to enjoy themselves. Discover the "ZE Forest" fun area on the Diable red piste, offering slalom, banked, whoops and an original forest trail.
Activities in Sixt Fer à Cheval
Practise new activities in the Sixt Fer à Cheval ski resort! Cross-country skiing fans will enjoy the Nordic area at their disposal, the highest and snowiest in the Alps, at the Col de Pierre Carrée at an altitude of 1844 metres. There are also 5 kilometres of well-maintained, signposted trails for snowshoeing and walking. Sixt Fer à Cheval also offers a variety of activities, including Nordic skiing with 10 kilometres of wooded slopes. Get away from it all on a snowshoe walk, or try your hand at ski touring or ice climbing: ideal for discovering the sumptuous scenery of the ski area. You can also enjoy a paret descent, take a family dog-sleigh ride or discover paragliding with friends. The resort's events and activities can be found in detail at the Sixt Fer à Cheval tourist office, so you won't miss a thing during your stay!