Taking on the Twists and Turns of Gorges Du Val de Fier
France, europe
5 km
N/A
moderate
Year-round
# Gorges Du Val de Fier
Picture this: a narrow ribbon of road hugging the side of a dramatic canyon, with towering rock walls on one side and the churning Fier River on the other. Welcome to Gorges Du Val de Fier, one of France's most breathtaking scenic drives.
Straddling the border between Haute-Savoie and Savoie in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, this 5km (3.1-mile) stretch of the D14 winds through a canyon that took thousands of years for the river to carve out. The result? Absolutely spectacular scenery that'll make you want to pull over every few minutes (if you can find a safe spot!).
The drive takes most people between 10-15 minutes end-to-end, running west-east from the D991 to Saint-André. Fair warning though: this is definitely one to take slowly. The road squeezes through two incredibly narrow tunnels, and you'll be sandwiched between near-vertical rock faces that loom above and sometimes hang over the asphalt. It's exhilarating and slightly nerve-wracking in the best way possible.
A few things to keep in mind: heavy downpours can cause the water level to spike dramatically in just hours, rockslides are a real concern, and trucks over a certain size aren't allowed (for good reason). The road itself is in solid condition, but visit in shoulder season if you can—summer brings crowds of tourists who all have the same idea.
This is the real deal: nature, adrenaline, and unforgettable views all packed into one incredible drive.
Where is it?
Taking on the Twists and Turns of Gorges Du Val de Fier is located in France (europe). Coordinates: 46.7394, 3.8306
Road Details
- Country
- France
- Continent
- europe
- Length
- 5 km
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Coordinates
- 46.7394, 3.8306
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