Cirque des Fonts
Haute-Savoie, France
Out-and-back trail in Haute-Savoie, France. Hiking.
- Distance
- 4.8 mi (7.8 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,644 ft (501 m)
- Est. Time
- 2 hr 25 min
- High point
- 4,554 ft (1,388 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Shelter 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from start
- Waterfall 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from start
- Hut: Refuge des Fonts 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Cirque des Fonts
How long is Cirque des Fonts?
Cirque des Fonts is 4.8 mi (7.8 km) long. Most people take about 2 hr 25 min. It climbs 1,644 ft (501 m) in total, up to a high point of 4,554 ft (1,388 m).
How hard is Cirque des Fonts?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Cirque des Fonts?
Parking at the start, Free.
Are there water and toilets on Cirque des Fonts?
Drinking water on the way at 3.5 mi (5.7 km), 4.7 mi (7.6 km). No toilets mapped.
Is Cirque des Fonts shaded?
Mostly shaded (92% under trees).
What can you do on Cirque des Fonts?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Cirque des Fonts?
Auberge de la Cascade du Rouget, 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Shop, 1.5 mi (2.4 km).
Is this a good week for Cirque des Fonts?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Cirque des Fonts
- Balme Haute-Savoie · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.4 km)
- Acces Vagnys Haute-Savoie · Expert · 0.4 mi (0.6 km)
- Alpage de Commune Haute-Savoie · Hard · 7 mi (11.2 km)
- Coutaz Haute-Savoie · Moderate · 0.9 mi (1.4 km)
- Planay Haute-Savoie · Hard · 1.2 mi (1.9 km)
- Via Alpina Red R110 Haute-Savoie · Expert · 19.3 mi (31 km)
- Via Alpina Red R111 Réserve naturelle de Sixt-Passy · Expert · 18.6 mi (30 km)
- Joux Haute-Savoie · Moderate · 0.6 mi (0.9 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap