Cirque du Fer à Cheval, Natural amphitheater viewpoint in Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval, France.
This limestone rock formation spans 5 kilometers across, with vertical cliffs rising between 500 and 700 meters in the French Alps.
The cirque formation emerged through glacial erosion during the last ice age, carving out the characteristic horseshoe shape in the mountainside.
The site represents a significant element of French alpine heritage, attracting geologists and nature photographers throughout the seasonal waterfall displays.
Access to the viewpoint requires a parking fee from May to September, with dedicated spaces available at the main entrance near the information center.
During peak snowmelt in spring, thirty waterfalls cascade down the limestone walls, creating the largest concentration of waterfalls in the French Alps.
Location: Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval
GPS coordinates: 46.07725,6.84050
Latest update: October 24, 2025 17:39
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