Huguenots
with a donkey
GR®965: In the Footsteps of the Huguenots and Waldensians
The GR®965, also known as the Huguenot Trail, follows the route taken by Protestants fleeing persecution after the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1685. Forced into exile to escape the dragonnades and bans on practicing their faith, thousands left Le Poët-Laval, a stronghold of Protestantism in the Drôme region, to reach Switzerland and the safe lands of Germany.
Contrasting Landscapes
This 374 km long trail retraces their long march toward freedom, marked by secret hiding places, clandestine places of worship, and perilous passages through the Vercors mountains and the Alps.
Beyond its significant history, this route crosses diverse landscapes, from the hills of the Drôme Provençale to the cliffs and forests of the Vercors, then alpine lakes and valleys leading to Geneva. It alternates between perched villages, old Protestant temples, and memorial sites, reflecting this dark chapter of history.
Exceptional Cultural Heritage and Landscapes
Suitable for traveling with a donkey, the trail alternates between forest tracks, ridge paths, and pastoral trails, allowing steady progress. Dotted with shelters and water points, it is an ideal route for hiking at nature’s pace, immersed in exceptional cultural and scenic heritage.
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TZIG'ANE
26460 - BOURDEAUX
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