Gorges du Fier
A deep, narrow gorge carved by the Fier River through rock walls. A walkway clinging to the cliff hangs above the rushing water, and the light and shadow inside the gorge are dramatic.
The Gorges du Fier lie in Lovagny, about 10 km west of Annecy. Over time the river has cut a gorge through the limestone, several dozen metres deep and just a few metres wide at its narrowest point. The suspended walkway, opened in 1869, runs along the rock face into the gorge, with fast water below and swirling patterns carved into the walls by the flowing water. The walkway is about 250 metres long. Including the boulder area at the exit, the visit takes about 1 hour. Tickets are required. The site is crowded around midday in summer, and the Château de Montrottier is right next door.
Opening hours
About Mar–Oct, 09:30–18:00 (extended in summer)
Nearby sights
- Château de Montrottier
- Annecy Cathedral (Saint-Pierre)
- Château d'Annecy
- Annecy Old Town
- Palais de l'Isle
- Basilica of the Visitation
- Jardins de l'Europe
- Pont des Amours