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However years ago
the well known climber and founder of the Alpine
Club, Sir Alfred Wills, make Sixt his base for
discovering the area and built a chalet in the
village, Sixt is now a recognised centre of excursion
and rock-climbing as well as a ski resort. Home to
stonecutters since the 15th century, it deserves its
label 'Grand site de France'.
Life is centred
around the Abbey and is quite simple - a few shops,
post office, mini-market, a few cafés and
restaurants and a bakery.
Sixt benefits from
an exceptional environment spreading out from 700 to
3100 m of altitude. Wonderful walks and rides,
a challenging 'Via-ferrata', and village discovery
visits, are all available. There is a regular bus
service from Sixt to Samoëns and
Morillon.
The 18 hole Golf
courses at Les Carroz and Les Gets boasts fantastic
views, and uncrowded fairways. Other golfing
challenges in the area include an 18 hole course at
Les Gets, a 9 hole course at Avoriaz, and a practice
range at Samoëns with a driving range over water
and a putting green.
A 6 minute drive
beyond Samoëns, Sixt is only a 30 minute drive
from the motorway exit near the TGV train station of
Cluses and only 1 hour drive from Geneva.
Places of interest in Sixt-fer-a-Cheval
·
The Sixt-Passy
nature reserve - covers three quarters of the borough
of Sixt (22 734 acres). The Maison de la reserve
naturelle, at the heart of the village, illustrates
the history of Sixt and the natural environment,
flora fauna and geology of the local limestone
mountains with their network of underground
rivers.
·
Cirque du Fer à Cheval - At the end of the
road past Sixt, the final loop offers a splendid
panorama of the cirque and its waterfalls. The cirque
is a natural amphitheatre formed by limestone
escarpments between 500 - 700m high. In June more
than 30 waterfalls streaming down the rock face
create an incessant background noise. The 'Chalet de
la réserve' is an information centre about
high altitude fauna and flora.
Children
·
Day nursery 'Les
Loupiots' at Samoëns
·
Pony and horse
riding
·
Mountain
biking
Amenities in Sixt
Cash point,
library.
Weekly guided tours
of the village (on Tuesdays): discover the village
life and its history, sample some local
products… Every Thursday, discover Tomme de
Savoie cheese making.
Exhibitions at the
Maison de la Reserve Naturelle.
In Samoëns
(5km): Market on Wednesdays, doctors, pharmacy,
physiotherapist, hairdresser, laundry/dry cleaning,
bakeries, several sports shops…
Eating Out and Entertainment in Sixt
Bars,restaurants, cinema, shops
Activities in Sixt
RAFTING
The river Giffre is just perfect for white water
sports. There are several starting points along the
river. You will pass through the centre of the
village of Sixt as you go down the river, watched and
encouraged by the crowd of summer visitors. Thrills
are guaranteed as you go through the 'gorges des
Tines'. All kinds of white water sports are available
(rafting, hydrospeed, canoraft, canyoning, air-boat).
The service provider provides equipment.
Services providers
Sixt Aventure Passion
Phone : 04 50 34 16 85
Mobile : 06 15 35 76 81
Website: www.alpes-rafting.com
Email: info@hautesavoie-rafting.com
Adventure Payraud Mont Blanc Passy
Phone : 04 50 93 63 63
Fax : 04 50 78 13 12
Website : www.adventurespayraud.com
Email : adventurespayraud@wanadoo.fr
Indiana Rafting - Verneret Sports
Morillon
Phone : 04 50 92 79 44
Website : www.indiana-rafting.com
Email : contact@indiana-rafting.com
Altitude Rafting
Sixt Fer à Cheval
Phone : 04 50 34 87 69 / 06 72 17 22 04
Website: http://www.rafting-hautesavoie.com
Ecolorado
Samoëns
Phone : 04 50 34 45 26
Website : www.ecolorado-rafting.com
Email : ecolorado.rafting@wanadoo.fr
VIA FERRATA
With a perfect exposition, the Mont Via Ferrata
awaits you with its magnificent views over the
village of Sixt Fer à Cheval. This via
ferrata, which is considered ‘quite difficult
to difficult’ perched on the Mont rock face
will allow you to experience the same sought of
thrills as rock climbing. A short climb of about 20
minutes will lead you to the start and the via
ferrata will take you between 2 to 3 hours depending
on your level. If you suffer from vertigo - don't go!
For first timers it is better to go with a
professional guide since special equipment is
required and it is essential to know how to use this
equipment. Have a go - you will not be disappointed!
The Mont Via Ferrata leaflet is
available here.
Services providers
Christophe DUCROZ
Phone : 04 50 89 90 72 ou 06 78 86 18 39
Email : tofducroz@yahoo.fr
Christophe REZETTE
Phone : 04 50 89 56 45 ou 06 89 11 27 46
Email : cerezette@aol.com
Website : www.tofski.com
James MONET
Phone : 04 50 34 10 49 ou 06 22 38 10 75
Fax 04 50 34 15 37
Email : v.monet@wanadoo.fr
La Compagnie des Guides et Accompagnateurs du Haut
Giffre (Samoëns)
Phone : 04 50 34 43 12
Fax : 04 50 34 17 22
Website : guidesamoens.free.fr
Email : esfsamoens@wanadoo.fr
POTHOLING
The specific mountain relief to be found in Sixt Fer
à Cheval and its surroundings (alpine Karst,
caves and chasms) enables both beginners and those
more experienced in potholing to explore the
underground passages in the area.
Service providers
Haut Giffre guide company(Samoëns)
Tél : 04 50 34 43 12
Fax : 04 50 34 17 22
Website : guidesamoens.free.fr
Email : esfsamoens@wanadoo.fr
Sixt Aventure Passion
Tél/Fax : 04 50 34 16 85
Port. 06 15 35 76 81
Website: www.alpes-rafting.com
Email: info@hautesavoie-rafting.com
HORSE RIDING
Throughout the summer, walks with horse and pony
turns for the small ones are proposed to you, with
the 'Cirque du Fer à Cheval'. Leave to the
'bout du monde' at the time of a visit with
accompanying notes, to the meeting of the fauna and
flora of the Natural Reserve of Sixt Horseshoe.
Services providers
Hippoloisirs
Lionel Claisse
Phone: 04 50 34 12 67
Mobile: 06 12 37 10 56
Internet: www.lionelsport.com
MARKETS
Every Tuesday throughout July and August come and
discover the secrets of the local craftsmen.
Punctuated by various activities this market is an
ideal opportunity to wander with family or friends.
This convivial summer market takes place on the banks
of the river Giffre and around the Tilleul de
l'Abbaye in the centre of the village.
Samoëns market:
Every Wednesday morning (from 8am to 1pm), throughout
the year come and wander around the Savoyard market
in Samoëns. You will find many local regional
products and also textiles, household goods and
various accessories.
Contacts for activities in Sixt
area
- Bureau des Guides
+33 450 34 43 12
http://guidesamoens.free.fr
(White water,canyoning,
rafting, walking, climbing, mountaineering, pot
holing, via ferrata)
- Adventures Payraud
+33 450 93 63 63
www.adventurespayraud.com
(White water,
cano-rafting, rafting)
- Ecolorado Rafting
+33 450 34 45 26
www.ecolorado-rafting.com
(All water
activities)
- Espace Montagne
+33 450 34 19 72
www.espacemontagne.fr
(All water
activities, + climbing, mountaineering, potholing,
via ferrata)
- Sixt aventure
passion +33 450 34 16 85
www.hautesavoie-rafting.com
(Canoing, kayak,
airboat, rafting, canyoning, walking, climbing,
mountaineering, via ferrata
- Air Samoens +33
450 34 95 80
www.parapente-samoens.com
(paragliding)
- Indiana Parc +33
450 74 01 88
www.indianaventures.com
- Sport 2000 +33 450
34 42 14
- Maison de la
reserve naturelle de Sixt Fer a Cheval – Guided
visits, conferences, childrens activities “Les
naturalistes en herbes”.
Tel +33 450 34 91
90
Golf de Flaine
– Les Carroz. Tel : 00 33 4 50 90 80
74
18 holes, length
4063m, par 63
Open 1/7-31/8,
weekends only 15/6-30/6 & 1/9-30/9
Green fees (daily)
18 holes 30€, 9 holes 19€
A spectacular
mountain course at an altitude of 1900m. Fantastic
views over the Alpes.
Practice de Golf du
Lac aux Dames, Samoens. Tel : 00 33 4 50
34 40 28. Length 150m. Open 1/7-31/8. Driving range
over water + 9 hole putting green.
Golf des Gets.
Tel: 00 33 4 50 75 87 63
18 holes, length
5264m, par 70. Open : 15/6-20/10
Green fees (daily)
from 29€ to 38€, weekend passes
available
Mountain golf course
with a superb panoramic view
Golf
d’Avoriaz, Morzine. Tel: 00 33 4 50 74 17
08
9 holes, length
2923m, par 36. Open: 29/6-15/9
Green fees (daily)
21€
Mountain golf links
at the entrance to the resort of Avoriaz. Superb
panoramic view.
Further activities
can be undertaken in Samoens, a few minutes drive
away. To see a list of details please view
here
All the above information is for information only.
For the most up-to-date information please visit the
resort tourist office website
Sixt
Tourist Office
Tel +33 450 34 49
36
www.sixtferacheval.com or check
www.samoens.com
Access
By
Road:
Driving distance from Calais 543 miles
(approx7hrs40)
From Calais, take
A26 Motorway towards Reims and Troyes, then Dijon,
Mâcon then ‘Autoroute Blanche’
Motorway (A40 Mâcon – Cluses) Exit Cluses
Scionzier. Follow signs to Samoëns. Sixt is 5km
after Samoëns. It takes approximately 25 minutes
from the motorway exit to Sixt Fer a Cheval.
By
Rail:
Cluses 30km - Shuttle bus to Sixt +33 450 98 07 81 or
Taxi +33 450 34 90 90
www.giffre-transports.com
Airports: Geneva 70km - Shuttle
bus or Taxi. For further information on car parking,
transfers, etc :
www.gva.ch/en (then select
Transportation in menu) or Lyon Saint-Exupery 195
km
Need an Airport Transfer? Prices from
£58 per person based on
4 sharing a private return taxi from Geneva Airport
to Sixt. Call our reservations team for details on
0844 576 0170 or email
reservations@peakretreats.co.uk
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