RANDOLAND : Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières

Description

Discover the main village of Saint‑Martin‑de‑Queyrières, one of the eight hamlets in the commune of the same name. Formerly mainly agricultural, the commune of Saint‑Martin‑de‑Queyrières benefited from a large plain along the Durance River and a well‑exposed hillside suitable for vine cultivation at “La Vignette,” where the remains of cellars and wine presses can still be seen today. Equip yourself with the "Randoland" leaflet, available for purchase at the Tourist Office, to solve puzzles and observe elements of the local heritage. The walk starts from the parking area near the La Miraille reuse center. Head towards the bridge. Pass in front of it without crossing, to go and observe the old mill (at the bottom of the telephone antenna) and answer the first question. - Continue in the direction of the village. Pause to observe, on your left, the Saint‑Sébastien chapel. - Carry on along the road and, about 120 meters further on, take the stairs going up towards the town hall. - Walk down the street towards the bell tower to go and observe the church. - Move on to the Saint‑Roch road and pause in front of the façade with the inscription “Vins en gros.” - Continue along this street until you reach the edge of the village. Observe the Saint‑Roch chapel, just after the café‑gallery Le Rocher Baron (l’Avers). - Turn back and go up the stairs located just before number 109 on the street. Turn left, then carry straight on to reach the level of the church fountain. Take the street going uphill, pass in front of the town hall, and continue up to number 158 on the street to look for the inscriptions carved into the façade, on the street side. - Carry on climbing and stop in front of the cross, or a little further on in front of the chapel and its fountain. - Keep going uphill to leave the village. Continue to the bridge without crossing it. Just before the bridge, turn left into the path that runs downhill. Follow the Saint‑Sébastien stream back to the chapel of the same name. Turn right to return to the starting parking area. End of the walk.

Difficulty

Official rating: very easy, by Parc national des Écrins.

Before you go

• Before setting out on a hike, check the weather conditions. Be especially vigilant with children, particularly in non-pedestrian areas. The route is undertaken entirely at your own risk, and Randoland and the Tourist Office accept no responsibility in the event of an accident.
• Mountain rescue: 112
• Please respect the work of farmers, operators, and landowners.
• Close all gates behind you.
• Take all your rubbish with you.
• Do not cut across the route through the meadows.

Getting there

Start: Ressourcerie la Miraille, Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières (05).

Sources

• Track: Parc national des Écrins, Licence Ouverte 2.0, Licence Ouverte 2.0 (Etalab) (destination.ecrins-parcnational.fr/trek/997893-RANDOLAND-%3A-Saint-Martin-de-Queyrieres). Time estimated by GPX Path with the Mac app rule, breaks not included.
• Official elevation gain: 56 m, Parc national des Écrins