A canyon carved by the Fier over 20,000 years, crossed since 1869 by 250 m of footbridges fixed in the rock 25 m above the torrent. Around the site, the Chemin des Châteaux offers a free 2 km loop linking the Gorges and the Château de Montrottier.
The Gorges du Fier are a narrow, deep canyon in Lovagny, around ten kilometres west of Annecy. The Fier, a mountain torrent rising at the foot of Mont Charvin, has carved a passage between two vertical walls, and the millennial erosion of water on rock reached its current form over roughly 20,000 years.
The site has been developed since 1869, when 250 m of footbridges were fixed into the rock 25 m above the torrent. Access to the footbridges is paid, and the trail is open from 15 March to 15 October. Around the site, the commune of Lovagny has created the Chemin des Châteaux, a free 2 km walking loop linking the entrance of the Gorges to the Château de Montrottier via the pont des Liasses and the pont de Pontverre.
From Annecy, ~10 km west. Via the D14 towards Lovagny, then follow signs for "Gorges du Fier". Second access via Chavanod (smaller car park close to the canyon entrance, access via a stepped path).
Open in MapsLimited service from Annecy. Public transport access is possible but not very practical; car remains the main mode.
Open in MapsCycle routes from Annecy via Poisy and Lovagny. Shared road on the last kilometres.
Open in MapsTransport data verified on 2026-06-15 · source transport.data.gouv.fr (Licence Etalab 2.0)
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Yes for the footbridges: adult €5.50 to €6, child 7-15 €3, free under 7. The Chemin des Châteaux around the Gorges du Fier is however free to access.
The Gorges du Fier are open daily from 15 March to 15 October, from 9:30 am to 6:15 pm in low season and until 7:15 pm in summer (15 June – 10 September). The ticket office closes 1 hour before the site. The site is closed from 16 October to 14 March.
Not on the footbridges: dogs are not allowed on the trail of the Gorges du Fier. They are however allowed on the free Chemin des Châteaux loop around the site.
No. Strollers are not allowed on the footbridges of the Gorges du Fier (insufficient width). A baby carrier is mandatory for children who cannot walk independently; a loan is available on site against ID, subject to stock.
A visit to the Gorges du Fier takes about 1 hour round trip, on a route slightly over 1 km long. The path is flat, with benches along the footbridges.
Yes. Two free car parks serve the Gorges du Fier: the main car park on route des Gorges in Lovagny (close to the site), and a second on the Chavanod side (smaller, accessed via a stepped path).
Yes. The Gorges du Fier and the Château de Montrottier are linked by the Chemin des Châteaux, a free 2 km walking loop with 13 interpretation panels. The commune of Lovagny has developed this route to make combining the two sites easy.
No. The footbridges of the Gorges du Fier are not wheelchair accessible due to the insufficient width of the passage. The Chemin des Châteaux around also has uneven terrain.
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