On the Resistance Trail in Tréminis

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In an unspoilt area, a historic trail marked by the Trièves Tourist Office will take you from the woods of Tréminis to the Alpages de la Paille.
At the Col de la Croix, you will be treated to superb panoramic views of the Grand Ferrand and the entire Dévoluy mountain range! With a little extra effort, you can also enjoy views of the Vallon de la Jarjatte and the Rocher Rond.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 8.41 km
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    Average duration: 4h 20 
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    Difficulty: Moderate
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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 681 m
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    Descent: - 685 m
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    Highest point: 1,602 m
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    Lowest point: 1,010 m
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Photos

View of the ridges above the cross.
Pleasant undergrowth
Vallon de la Jarjatte
Alpages de la Paille

Description of the walk

To reach the car park, drive through Château-Bas in the municipality of Tréminis, then leave the D216 further on at a bend and take the road on the right with wooden signs indicating Col de la Croix, among other destinations.
Park in the Girardère car park (not marked), in a clearing after a small bridge.

(D:A) Continue along the wide track. Very soon, you will see a forest hut on your left and a large information board marking the start of the Resistance trail. Then reach the Grand Ferrand picnic area. Continue straight ahead and you will come to a crossroads of trails at a ford.

(1) Cross the river via this ford, take the path on the left and continue along the wide, well-marked path, signposted in yellow. Then climb steadily through the woods, sometimes quite steeply, and reach the junction with a track at Les Fontettes.

(2) Take the track on the right, pass by the Fontaine des Bœufs, then arrive near the Refuge du Col de la Croix before reaching the multiple crossroads at the Col de la Croix. Enjoy the magnificent panorama of the Grand Ferrand and the Dévoluy.

(3) Take the track on the right and reach the site of the old lithographic quarries.

(4) Cross the fence on the left and climb up through the meadows. Reach the ridge and the cross. Enjoy the panoramic view of Dévoluy, Vallon de la Jarjatte and Rocher Rond.

(5) Descend as you can see to the previous crossroads.

(4) Take the track on the left to reach the signpost for L'Alpage de la Paille.

(6) Take the path through the meadows, which is easy to spot thanks to the very tall fluorescent yellow posts or wooden poles with yellow paint at the top.
Pass by the old sheepfold (signpost and information board) and, shortly afterwards, reach the edge of the woods.

(7) Enter the woods and continue along a very pleasant path. Descend rapidly through the undergrowth. The path is sometimes narrow and steep but not difficult, and a secure metal staircase makes it easy to cross the rocky part of the terrain. You will reach the Amigoni stele fixed to a tree.

(8) Continue downhill on the right. After the fords, turn right until you reach the track and turn right again to return to the Girardière car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,020 m - La Girardère car park
  2. 1 : km 0.6 - alt. 1,098 m - Fording
  3. 2 : km 2.42 - alt. 1,413 m - Les Fontettes
  4. 3 : km 3.52 - alt. 1,494 m - Col de la Croix
  5. 4 : km 4.16 - alt. 1,541 m - Quarries
  6. 5 : km 4.44 - alt. 1,602 m - Cross and ridge
  7. 6 : km 5.41 - alt. 1,586 m - Alpage de la Paille
  8. 7 : km 6.48 - alt. 1,498 m - Forest edge
  9. 8 : km 7.49 - alt. 1,204 m - Amigoni memorial stone
  10. S/E : km 8.41 - alt. 1,020 m - La Girardère car park

Notes

Between (2) and (3) Fontaine des Bœufs, one of the few water sources in the area, take advantage of the spring to fill up your water bottles.
Before (3) Unguarded refuge at the pass.
The trail is marked in yellow throughout. The signposts are very tall (almost 2 m) and clearly visible in the meadow areas of the mountain pastures.
Between (7) and (8), on the descent, a secure staircase (with handrail and accessible to all) allows you to easily pass the rocky part of the terrain.
As the descent is steep, walking sticks are recommended.

Worth a visit

A guidebook on the Sentier des Résistants is on sale at the Clelles and Mens Tourist Office or at the Tréminis Town Hall.
There are seven information boards to discover along the way.
(8) Stèle Amigoni: named after a young resistance fighter killed by the Nazis.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 8 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
BRUN Mireille
BRUN Mireille

Bad weather, not done

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1950bba
1950bba

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 12, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

We followed the route in reverse, hoping for an easier descent. This was mostly the case, but there were still a few steep sections on the descent after leaving the track at Les Fontettes.
The route is a little unclear between points 7 (exit from the forest, arrival at the mountain pasture) and 3 (Col de la Croix).

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phil73
phil73

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 18, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike, stunning scenery with flowers of all colours
colours at this time of year, with a little history thrown in for good measure.

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Emmanuel G2.
Emmanuel G2.

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 30, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very beautiful hike and extremely interesting given its history.
I highly recommend it.

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sempervivum
sempervivum
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 10, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Parking is limited to a few cars, but there is a larger car park below. Following advice from hikers, we did the route in the opposite direction on a muddy and very slippery path. The climb is steep, the views of Le Devoluy and Le Trièves are magnificent, and the descent is easy on the knees.

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Sylviane38
Sylviane38

Yes, I did read the comments and I saw that some people prefer it on the way up, to avoid slipping. This could be useful for those who have knee pain or are uncomfortable on steep, muddy terrain, such as we will have over the next few days. I have to go back there on Sunday and I'll let you know if this week's rain has really damaged the snow cover and made this section slippery or very treacherous.

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ANNE2669
ANNE2669

Thank you for your comment, it is certainly relevant.
However, as far as I am concerned, I can only describe and recommend a hike that I have personally experienced. It is therefore important to read the reviews of other hikers, who can provide additional information.

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Sylviane38
Sylviane38

Hello, Having already done this route in March 2013, I found snow there and we ended up carrying our skis over the rocky ridge on the way up, as we intended to climb Montagne de Paille. Why not mention in your guidebook that it is better to do this route in the opposite direction in case of uncertain weather or during the shoulder seasons? Thank you in advance.

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mazolino26
mazolino26

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

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

A very interesting route with beautiful scenery and informative signs about the Resistance. However, we did the route in reverse to spare our knees, and at the fountain des boeufs, we took the small path on the left, which was not very easy to find.

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Valcata
Valcata

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 06, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

3 hours and 5 minutes' walk from the Grand Ferrand picnic car park, where there is an information board, to Col de la Croix, Paille mountain pasture, then down through the forest to return to the starting point. Bring walking sticks for the descent. Very pretty views at Col de la Croix and over the mountain pasture.

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dlt80
dlt80

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 14, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike for people in their sixties and seventies, in June 2023. However, numerous storms had made the paths slippery, particularly on the descent, which could be tricky in the steepest sections.... I recommend using walking sticks, as this section could be dangerous with children.
A nice chat with the shepherd at the Col de la Croix refuge.

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Srtulipe
Srtulipe

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 08, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike! Exceptional, but be warned that the descent is challenging...

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