Sentier pédestre des Espagnols

Hiking between the Glières plateau and the Champlaitier mountain pasture. Following in the footsteps of the Spanish Resistance Maquis, cross the Montagne de Frête to reach the superb Belvédère du Pas du Roc on this route steeped in history.

This loop, starting from the Col des Glières, takes you on either side of the Montagne des Frêtes.
After an initial section in the Frêtes forest, you'll reach the Champlaitier mountain pasture, with views of the Chalet du Plan and Maison Neuve. This vast area is in bloom according to the season (daffodils, etc.), with a meandering stream. An ideal spot for picnics.
Along the Nant des Brassets, you'll make your way to the Belvédère du Pas du Roc, where the stream continues its descent to La Filière, tumbling over the cliffs. The waterfall is reached by a steep, winding descent reserved for experienced hikers.
Straddling the Plateau de Champlaitier and the Plateau des Glières, the route takes you into the heart of an area with a rich historical heritage.
The trail's name pays tribute to the feats of arms of the Spanish maquisards. These Republicans were deported to Annecy in 1940 for their opposition to Franco's dictatorial regime.
During the Occupation in 1942, they joined the French Resistance, refusing to join Germany as forced by the Vichy regime.
The Spanish Maquis played a key role in the February 1944 call to receive weapons parachuted onto the Plateau des Glières by the Allies. Under the command of Tom Morel, their mission was to protect the Petit Bornand access road, the most difficult to defend.