Grotte des Résistants (Resistance Cave) from Vins-sur-Caramy

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A walk on the eastern heights of Vins-sur-Caramy, pleasant in summer as it is often shaded by trees. It also allows you to visit the Grotte des Résistants, a key location for the local resistance during theSecond World War.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 6.45 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 15 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 132 m
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    Descent: - 132 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 319 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 179 m
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Resistance fighters' cave
Old bridge

Description of the walk

Park in the car park at the old bridge in Vins-sur-Caramy.

(S/E) Cross the bridge over the Caramy and turn right onto the DFCI track (marked by an open barrier). Stay on this track. Then, in a left-hand circular, start climbing to reach the plateau after a left-hand bend.

(1) Continue along this track, pass a cistern and then reach a crossroads marked by a cairn.

(2) Turn left onto the path and continue to a four-way crossroads with a memorial stone.

(3) Take the path opposite to reach the Grotte des Résistants (Resistance Cave) about 400 metres away.

(4) Return in the opposite direction to the previous crossroads.

(3) Do not take the main track, which is the Chemin des Résistants, but turn right at the cairn onto the path. Descend to reach the path on the right bank of the Caramy.

(5) Take this path on the left, follow the Caramy, reach the bridge and then turn right into the car park of the old bridge at Vins-sur-Caramy (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 187 m - Bridge car park - Caramy (rivière)
  2. 1 : km 1.69 - alt. 291 m - Plateau
  3. 2 : km 3.45 - alt. 313 m - Cairn
  4. 3 : km 4.04 - alt. 315 m - Stele. Crossroads. Return trip to the cave.
  5. 4 : km 4.37 - alt. 311 m - Resistance fighters' cave
  6. 5 : km 5.41 - alt. 194 m - Crossroads of tracks
  7. S/E : km 6.45 - alt. 187 m - Bridge car park

Notes

Variation: (3) You can reach (S/E) by taking the Chemin des Résistants.

Worth a visit

(3) Memorial stone: in honour of the paratroopers of 1944.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 11 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
User 1433789

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

We slightly modified the route at the end of the hike. Instead of returning via the Chemin des Résistants, we walked along the Caramy and its canal. Much prettier and more refreshing

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I.B
I.B

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely hike to do with the family. The start and finish on the bridge are magnificent. Easy route to follow, we stayed on the GPS. Pleasant, a little warm when we were there. The resistance fighters' cave is superb and refreshing. (Bring a head torch and be careful, it's slippery). An interesting hike with a historical theme. Done with my 10-year-old son.

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Fred83110
Fred83110
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 20, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk in this area, in the heart of a wooded massif, along the river on the last part. The start and finish on the stone bridge are remarkable, especially after the recent repeated rains. Definitely worth doing with the family, especially at this time of year.

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Nonopetirobo
Nonopetirobo
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Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 06, 2025
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Very disappointed, the directions are very sketchy, no cairn, so access to the resistance fighters' cave is very uncertain.

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Colou83
Colou83

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 11, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful walk surrounded by autumn colours. An emotionally charged historical site. The Caramy river flowed quietly under the medieval bridge. To finish off, a quick tour of the village.

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CHERVET
CHERVET

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 07, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike, lacking some signposts, but still easy to find.
The resistance fighters' cave is very moving when we immerse ourselves in history. Not to mention the life they must have had.

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Cjm83Mart29
Cjm83Mart29

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 06, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hello. A very pleasant hike, except for the first part, which is more or less monotonous (trail).
The second part is steeped in history and moving; we cannot imagine the hardship that these Maquisards endured.
Getting back to the hike, it's very easy to do with children.
The only downside is the lack of water in Caramy.

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Alain Revello
Alain Revello

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 17, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant, very easy hike with the discovery of a historical site that is always moving.

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doumme
doumme

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 16, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Easy route with no difficulties and mostly shaded, great in summer when it's hot.
We did the hike in the morning and had a picnic at the end on tables by the Caramy.
I recommend it.

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racouze834
racouze834

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 15, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

lovely walk, I recommend it

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c.talleu
c.talleu

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 16, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We had already done this hike a few years ago on the old route. The new route, which cuts off after point 2, seems to avoid the solar power station (under construction?) and offers a pleasant trail with the opportunity to discover what appears to be an old shepherd's shelter in the middle of the scrub.
The route between points 3 and 5 compensates for the shorter distance, but the slope with flat stones is not recommended in rainy weather.

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