Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval
Commune in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval (French pronunciation: [sikst fɛʁ a ʃ(ə)val]; Arpitan: 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.[3]
This article needs additional citations for verification. (September 2013) |
Quick Facts Country, Region ...
Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval | |
---|---|
Coordinates: 46°03′21″N 6°46′35″E | |
Country | France |
Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
Department | Haute-Savoie |
Arrondissement | Bonneville |
Canton | Cluses |
Government | |
• Mayor (2020–2026) | Stéphane Bouvet[1] |
Area 1 | 119.07 km2 (45.97 sq mi) |
Population (2021)[2] | 738 |
• Density | 6.2/km2 (16/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
INSEE/Postal code | 74273 /74740 |
Elevation | 728–3,099 m (2,388–10,167 ft) |
Website | www |
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. |
Close
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.