Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval

Also known as Sixt

Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval (; Savoyard: Hi) is a commune in the Haute-Savoie department within the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in southeastern France. It is located at the end of the Giffre Valley.

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Locality: Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval
Region: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Country: France
Population: 0

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Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval (; Savoyard: Hi) is a commune in the Haute-Savoie department within the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in southeastern France. It is located at the end of the Giffre Valley.

Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval is one of Les Plus Beaux Villages de France. Although the Cirque du Fer à Cheval has made Sixt famous, other attractions including the Cascade du Rouget waterfall, named "Queen of the Alps" and a nature reserve cover most of the district's geographical area. Its architectural heritage includes the priory and church stemming from the former Sixt Abbey, founded by Ponce de Faucigny.