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Chalets de Salvadon

Caution terrain Imported trail
A flowering summer meadow below the limestone walls of the Cirque du Fer-a-Cheval, with waterfalls falling from the rim.
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Cirque du Fer-a-Cheval by Frank Miramand CC BY-SA 4.0 Cropped for display.

An 5.4 km route near Samoëns, imported from the OpenStreetMap hiking network. Passed automated dog-suitability screening: no via ferrata, ladders, or alpine-grade (T3+) sections on record.

Distance
5.4 km
Elevation gain
841 m
Highest point
1717 m
Duration
2.5–3.5 h
Terrain
unpaved (100%), boardwalk (0%), from OSM surface data
Trail rating
Caution terrain
Area
Samoëns · Savoy, France
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At a glance

This is a point-to-point route, so plan the return: retrace your steps or check local buses; 841 m of climbing makes this a big physical day, for conditioned dogs only, with turn-back discipline.

1717 m 888 m 5.4 km
Elevation profile: lowest 888 m, highest 1717 m.

Where to start

Mapped start suggestion, Parking, 6 m from the route. Check current access before travelling.

Bring your own water

Do not rely on potential water locations being available or drinkable. Carry enough for the full walk.

Good to know

Use the live forecast, check local access information and be ready for changing mountain conditions.

Is this trail right for your dog?

The trail rating above describes the mountain, and it's the same for every dog. How it suits yours depends on their build, age and health. See this route's match — scored for a medium dog until you add your own, free and in a minute.

Before you go: the dog safety guide · water for dogs on trail · dogs on cable cars · meeting a guardian dog

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