Ski Sixt Fer à Cheval

Altitude 800 - 1600 metres

Sixt fer à cheval, has a small and uncrowded domain with a mix of slopes for all abilities. It is linked to the massive Grand Massif (265 km of pistes) and it is possible to ski back from Flaine to Sixt via the very scenic 14km 'Cascades' blue run (Then catch the FREE ski bus to Samoëns or Morillon.

Cross-country skiers will adore the excellent tracks around the world renowned waterfalls of 'Fer à Cheval'. There are over 60km of tracks in the area or enjoy breath taking views of Mont-Blanc from the 30 km of tracks at Joux Plane at 1700m.

Although you are unable to ski from Sixt to the other areas of the Grand Massif, you are able to ski back to Sixt using ‘Les Cascades’ piste - this 14 km piste takes you from the top of Les Grandes Platières at 2,500 m down to the pretty village of Sixt located 900m further down the mountain. An excellent descent through alpine trees and forests on one of the longest and famous pistes in the Alps. A forest ski run on the edge of the Sixt Fer-à-Cheval Nature Reserve through 14 km of quiet surroundings and breathtaking landscapes! Enjoy!