Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval
/ Alps
Hiking and family activities holiday in Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval
5/5
(2 reviews)
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In summary
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Sports
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Duration8 days
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LevelAll levels
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DestinationSixt-Fer-à-Cheval / Alps
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AgeUp to a 90imum of years
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CO₂-Emissions81.28 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages🇫🇷French🇬🇧English
In a few words
In the heart of Haute-Savoie, Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval is the ideal setting for an all-inclusive holiday dedicated to nature lovers. Whether you're travelling solo, with family or friends, this all-inclusive stay in a holiday village offers total immersion in the rhythm of the Haut-Giffre mountain range .
Each day, mountain guides lead outings tailored to all levels of hikers . Hikers seeking an authentic experience can extend their adventure with an overnight stay in a mountain refuge midway through their trip. To add variety, the program also includes the vertical via ferrata route , relaxing wellness moments after the hike, and lively evening entertainment.
While you admire the breathtaking views of Mont Blanc , the kids' and teens' clubs take over. Younger children can enjoy supervised activities such as climbing , rafting , introductory bivouacking , or swimming. This immersive trip guarantees a complete escape and unforgettable memories for all ages.
The highlights
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Exceptional mountain environment at the gateway to the Sixt/Passy nature reserve
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Full board stay with guided tours and activities included
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Family-friendly holiday with kids' and teens' clubs for children aged 3 to 18
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Sport
Level
Summer multi-activity
Everyone can participate in this trip. The supervision, program, or group will be tailored to each person's level.
The expert's opinion
Our team of 3 mountain guides offers daily outings for hikers of "Intermediate" to "Expert" level throughout the week. Each day, 3 levels of difficulty are available so that everyone can find something to suit them.
For total immersion, you can opt for a two-day hike with a magical night in a mountain refuge (generally, two groups attempt the two-day adventure while a third group returns to spend the evening at the holiday village).
During your getaways, your children are not left out: our kids' and teens' clubs welcome your youngsters from 3 to 18 years old for days full of activities.
Management
During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band :
1 supervisor for 1 to 15 people
Languages spoken:
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French
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English
Joseph
Joseph
Joseph is the coordinator of the Salvagny mountain team. He has been leading our holidaymakers in the mountains in a friendly manner for many years and knows all the nooks and crannies and trails of the Giffre mountains perfectly!
Discover the many facets of the Haut-Giffre valley and the Cirque du Fer à Cheval in the company of our 3 passionate mountain guides: nature reserve, mid-mountain and high peaks, alpine pastures, waterfalls, rushing torrents, majestic panoramas of the Mont-Blanc massif… not forgetting fauna, flora and heritage!
Program
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Arrival at the holiday village
- Accommodation Holiday Villages
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
- Arriving at the holiday village in the afternoon, your rooms will be ready no later than 5pm.
- You can already enjoy the terrace, the garden, the summer pool and the outdoor jacuzzi (bath towels not provided).
- Welcome drinks in the early evening with the other holidaymakers and the holiday village team.
- First dinner at a restaurant or on a terrace.
Day 1 -
Half-day hike in the Sixt/Commune area
- Activity Hiking
- Accommodation Holiday Villages
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
After the mountain meeting on Sunday morning, our guides will take you on a warm-up hike starting from the holiday village, through the hamlets and alpine pastures of Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval! A chance to get to know each other and assess your fitness level…
Day 2 -
Day hike in the Joux Plane area
- Transportation Car - 00h50 - 40km
- Activity Hiking
- Accommodation Holiday Villages
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Starting from the famous Joux Plane pass above Samoëns, several routes are possible depending on the level between the Giffre valley and the Chablais massif, and with superb views of the Giffre valley and the Mont-Blanc massif throughout the day!
Day 3 -
Day hike in the Cirque des Fonts / Vallon de Sales / Anterne area
- Transportation Car - 00h15 - 8km
- Activity Hiking
- Accommodation Holiday Villages
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Starting from Salvagny or a little above the famous Cascade du Rouget (with approach by car), you will set off according to your level to discover the Cirque des Fonts, the plateau d'Anterne or the magnificent Vallon de Sales, with waterfalls, fauna and flora on offer… and a view of Mont Blanc for the most courageous who will go as far as the col d'Anterne or the Dérochoir!
Day 4 -
Two-day hike with an overnight stay in a mountain refuge in the Folly / Bostan / Dents Blanches area
- Transportation Car - 00h20 - 16kmper day
- Activity Trekking
- Accommodation Refuge
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Departure for a 2-day hike to explore the Bostan, Folly, or, for the more experienced, the Dents Blanches areas, depending on your level. Overnight stay in a mountain refuge with half-board. Our guide will be there to ensure this experience is a success!
This 2-day hike remains optional as one of our 3 guides will always offer day hikes with overnight stays at the holiday village.
Are you coming with your children? No problem, the kids' and teens' clubs will take care of your children that night!
Days 5 to 6 -
Day hike in the Cirque du Fer à Cheval area
- Transportation Car - 20h - 16km
- Activity Hiking
- Accommodation Holiday Villages
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
To end the week in style, our guides will take you to discover the unmissable natural site of the Giffre Valley, the largest limestone cirque in Europe, with its endless cliffs and waterfalls… Whatever your level, you will pass by the end of the world!
Day 7 -
Departure from the holiday village
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
- On the day of departure, your room must be vacated after breakfast, no later than 9:30 am.
- You won't have any cleaning to do.
- You can bring a picnic lunch for the return trip.
Day 8
Note
This program is provided as a provisional schedule and may be modified to adapt to weather conditions.
Accommodation
During this stay, you will sleep in several different accommodations.
🏨 Holiday village - Days 1 to 4, 7
You will be accommodated in a two-star holiday village. Ideally located a stone's throw from the major listed natural site Le Cirque du Fer à Cheval and at the gateway to the Sixt/Passy Nature Reserve, at the starting point of hiking trails and close to the Grand Massif ski area.
You will be placed in a room corresponding to the number of people in your reservation: single (with a supplement of €140/week), double/twin, triple, or quadruple, or even connecting rooms for 5 or 6 people, subject to availability. It is possible to request several double rooms for reservations of 4 people or more (subject to availability).
We do not mix vacationers who do not know each other in the rooms, but you will be able to get to know each other in the common areas (bar, lounge, terrace, pool, restaurant), as well as in the mountains!
🏔️ Mountain refuge - Days 5 to 6
Experience the magic of a night in a mountain refuge with half-board accommodation in the company of our mountain guide, an unforgettable evening close to the stars!
Access
Departure
255 route du Buet, 74740 Sixt Fer à Cheval
Day 1
: 17h00
End of stay
255 route du Buet, 74740 Sixt Fer à Cheval
Day 8
- 10h00
Head to the holiday village:
- Located in the small hamlet of Salvagny, 1.5 km from the centre of the village of Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval, classified among the "Most Beautiful Villages of France"
- Located 8 km from Samoëns and approximately 1 hour from the major tourist destinations of the Northern Alps: Chamonix Mont-Blanc, Annecy, Geneva, Yvoire and Lake Geneva, Aosta in Italy…
- In an exceptional mountain setting, facing the Cascade du Rouget and at the gateway to the Cirque du Fer à Cheval nature reserve
- Starting points for the most beautiful hikes in the Haut-Giffre: Sales, Anterne, Le Buet
Go to the starting point
Take the train toClusesOrAnnemasse
- Cluses SNCF train station 26 km away, then take the AUTOCARS JACQUET bus line no. Y94 (reservations recommended)
- Annemasse SNCF train station 50 km away, then take the AUTOCARS JACQUET bus line no. Y02 (reservations recommended)
- The holiday village team will then pick you up by minibus at the Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval bus station, located 1.5km from the holiday village.
The nearest airport isGenève
- Geneva Airport is 66 km away.
- Private companies offer airport shuttle services to the Giffre Valley.
- Or go to Annemasse SNCF train station, then take bus line AUTOCARS JACQUET n°Y02 (reservation recommended)
Travel to the place of stay
with parking
available
- Large private and free car park in front of the holiday village
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Price details
The price includes
- Accommodation in a 2-star holiday village with beds made and towels provided
- Full board from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 8, including wine with meals and coffee/tea at lunchtime (picnic lunch option available)
- Guided hikes with a minimum of 3 levels offered each day
- "Wellness" moments upon your return from hiking (Qi Gong, meditation, relaxation…)
- Access to the heated summer pool and outdoor jacuzzi
- Enjoyable entertainment for everyone in the evening
- Access for your children aged 12 to 18 to the teen club: rafting, climbing, hiking with an overnight stay in the mountains, swimming... and lively evening entertainment
- Access for your children to the kids' club for ages 3 to 5 and 6 to 11: climbing, building huts, walks, hiking, bivouacking for older children, picnics, large group games, preparing a show...
The price does not include
- Transport to the place of stay (shuttle service available from Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval bus station)
- Tourist tax and annual membership fee of €25 to the Salvagny association (to be paid on site)
- Transportation to the site and to the starting points of hikes during the week (carpooling is possible on site with other holidaymakers if you are coming without a car)
- Organised adult activity with participation fee: the Sixt via ferrata (+€15)
- Your potential drinks at the bar and personal expenses
- Single room +€140 (mandatory for all solo bookings)
- Anything not listed under "Price includes"
Options
- Flex fare and insurance
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The Benoit team
5/5
(4 reviews)
• 2 stays
Benoit's association manages three mountain holiday villages: Le Bérouze in Samoëns, Le Salvagny in Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval, and Fleurs et Neige in Aussois. Our local expert offers ideal summer holidays for hiking or trying out alpine sports. Thanks to professional supervision by passionate guides, every holidaymaker can enjoy the mountains safely.
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