Cirque du Bout du Monde

The circular rock formation rises to 2000 meters in elevation, featuring multiple waterfalls that cascade down limestone cliffs in the Giffre Valley.

Glacial forces shaped this natural amphitheater over millions of years, creating steep walls and a distinctive semicircular formation in the French Alps.

The cirque serves as a central point for Alpine traditions, where local inhabitants maintain mountain practices through hiking, climbing, and seasonal festivities.

Visitors can access the site through a 10-kilometer round trip trail from Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval, with a moderate elevation gain of 300 meters.

During spring snowmelt in May and June, the cirque displays numerous waterfalls that flow simultaneously down its vertical limestone walls.

Location: Haute-Savoie

Location: Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval

Elevation above the sea: 2,000 m

GPS coordinates: 46.10970,6.86444

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:45