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Gorges des Tines
Gorges des Tines is a mountain walk near Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval, Haute-Savoie. It scores 74 out of 100 for off-lead dog walking (OK).
| Off the lead? | In parts of it |
|---|---|
| Where | Mountain walk near Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval, Haute-Savoie |
| Size | About 610 acres (245 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's a river and a canal, but dogs are asked to keep out of the water. |
| Parking | There are several car parks on or near it. |
| Livestock | At some times of year |
| Shade | 60% woodland |
| Suggested loop | 3.2 miles, about 125 minutes |
What it's like
Walks from the car park, with 14 miles of paths within about a mile and a half. It starts at 787 m and climbs to about 1,318 m. There's a river and a canal, but dogs are asked to keep out of the water. Most of it is woodland, so there's plenty of shade. A public road runs through it, so take care near the road. There are several car parks on or near it. In winter part of it is ski piste.
Dogs
Dogs need to be on a lead in parts of this walk because of grazing herds and guardian dogs. Signs on site show where. In France a dog counts as straying if it's out of earshot or more than 100 m from you.
You're responsible for your dog. Before you let it off the lead, read the signs at the entrance, look out for livestock and roads, and make sure it will come back when called.
Watch out for
- Now: It's hunting season (September to February). Driven shoots (battues) take place in the woods: look for "Chasse en cours" signs, keep your dog close, and a hi-vis vest helps.
- From 15 April to 30 June, French law says dogs in woods and forests must be on a lead whenever they're off the main forest tracks.
- From June to September cattle and sheep graze the high pastures, and flocks may be guarded by big white dogs (patous). Put your dog on a lead and go round them.
- From December to April part of this area is ski piste, where dogs usually aren't allowed.
- Mountain rivers are cold and fast, and can rise quickly after storms or when dams release water. Keep your dog out of strong currents.
- Cattle or sheep graze here at some times of year. Put your dog on a lead near them.
- Gorge with ladders and slippery rock; dry weather advised
Parking
- Gorges des Tines · free · Directions
- Car park · free · 5 spaces · Directions
- Car park · free · 10 spaces · Directions
- Car park · free · 10 spaces · Directions
Suggested loop
A 3.2-mile loop from Gorges des Tines with about 480 m of climbing , about 125 minutes at a dog's pace. About 1340 m of it is on lanes or drives that cars use.
Shown dashed on the map above. Drawn by computer from OpenStreetMap paths. We haven't walked it: paths can be missing, private, closed or overgrown.
Huts, cafés and restaurants
- Le Sixt'ies · Restaurant · · 0.8 mi from the car park · Directions
- La Chouane · Restaurant · · 0.8 mi from the car park · Directions
- Auberge de la Feuille d'Erable · Restaurant · · 0.8 mi from the car park · Directions
- Le Jolivier · Restaurant · · 0.8 mi from the car park · Directions
From OpenStreetMap. Dog policies only show where someone has mapped them, and they change. Run one of these? Get listed
Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at Gorges des Tines?
Dogs need to be on a lead in parts of this walk because of grazing herds and guardian dogs. Signs on site show where. In France a dog counts as straying if it's out of earshot or more than 100 m from you.
Is there parking at Gorges des Tines?
There are several car parks on or near it. Parking: free.
Can dogs swim at Gorges des Tines?
There's a river and a canal, but dogs are asked to keep out of the water.
Are there cows or sheep at Gorges des Tines?
At some times of year cattle or sheep graze here. Put your dog on a lead near them.
How long is a walk at Gorges des Tines?
Our suggested loop is about 3.2 miles (5.1 km) from Gorges des Tines and takes about 125 minutes at a dog's pace, with about 480 m of climbing.
Where this comes from
Short 1.4 km loop; Département page says dogs allowed, lead advised and compulsory near herds. Route is within a classified site and near the Sixt-Passy reserve, where dogs are banned. Ladders make it hard for some dogs.
Researched online in November 2026. Nobody from Find Dog Walks has checked this place in person. Mud and shade are estimated from geology and woodland maps.
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Nearby walks
More walks near Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval, Samoëns, Verchaix, Arâches-la-Frasse, or all of Haute-Savoie.