Our ancestors, those trail runners (trail route no. 6)

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05310 Freissinières
Long trail through extremely varied environments such as pine woods, limestone needles, meadows, hamlets and cool forest!
“How keenly we feel the presence of our forebears, whether in historical sites like Rama or simply the evidence of their everyday lives: old tracks, low walls, pens and their lovely houses in the hamlets we have passed through.” Marie-Geneviève Nicolas, park ranger at the Parc National des Écrins

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  • Tips
    Before setting off, it is very important to check the opening periods for this route on the website: https://stationdetrail.com/fr/stations/le-pays-des-ecrins/parcours
    Share your photographs on social networks with #stationdetrailecrins
    Check weather conditions before setting off.
    Rescue services contact details: Secours Montagne (Mountain Rescue): +33 (0)4 92 22 22 22 or 112
    Show consideration for the work of farmers, livestock keepers and owners
    Close all gates behind you
    Take your litter home
    Do not take shortcuts across pastureland
    The trail routes are also suitable for walking

    Herd protection dogs : In mountain pastures, protection dogs are there to protect the herds from predators (wolves, etc.).When I hike I adapt my behavior by going around the herd and pausing for the dog to identify me.Find out more about the actions to adopt with the article "Protection dogs: a context and actions to adopt".Tell us about your meeting by answering this survey.

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Updated on 06 February 2026 at 01:24
by Pays des Ecrins Tourisme
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