About Sixt Fer A Cheval

Set back at the end of a long road, high up in the Alps is the wonderful village of Sixt Fer A Cheval. It is small with a population of only eight hundred but it is a fantastic place for a holiday. This beautiful village is located one hour from the Geneva Airport and less than two hours from Chambery and Grenoble. This makes it an ideal location for a long weekend. Sixt Fer A Cheval has been a popular holiday place since 1854 when it first offered a place for mountain climbers to climb. With altitudes between seven hundred and three thousand meters high, there is plenty to climb. The winters are long and cold so be prepared. The ski hire shops in Sixt Fer A Cheval will provide you with anything you might need.

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The winters in Sixt Fer A Cheval are perfect for alpine skiing, cross country skiing, snow trekking, ice climbing and dog sledding. Another fun activity is paragliding off the mountain. The Sixt Fer A Cheval ski hire shops can rent the equipment needed to try some of these new and exciting activities. The view is wonderful and will create a memory that will not soon be forgotten. There are six ski lifts. The highest lift is at twenty two hundred meters and is good for intermediate skiers.
The summers are great for rafting, long hikes, climbing, fishing and potholing through the underground passages that can be found in the mountains. The mountains form a horseshoe shape and in the summer waterfalls cascade down providing a spectacular scenery.

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From the eighteenth century to today, Sixt Fer A Cheval has been popular with geologists and naturalists. There are numerous conservation and listed areas. There is a nature reserve and many historical monuments. Take time to spend in the Abbey that was built in 1144. There are still some of the original treasures housed inside the Abbey. There are many oratories and chapels in the area as well. Spend some time watching the locals make Tomme de Savoie cheese. Walk through a pasture or enjoy strolling through some of the local markets.
There are three ski hire shops in Sixt Fer A Cheval that will provide any ski or snowboarding equipment that might be needed. Save time by ordering online and everything will be ready when you arrive. This will make your travel to Sixt Fer A Cheval much easier and less stressful.