Montée de Saint Amand

Starting in Clamensane, this trail is centrally located in the Hautes Terres de Provence. It leads to a high mountain pass following a technical and challenging climb. Along the way, take the time to explore the Saint-Amand Chapel and its “talking rock.”


From Clamensane (692 m), follow Route D1 toward Bayons (1 km).
At La Clastre (705 m), turn left onto the dirt road, then take the trail, which becomes increasingly steep. At the power line, take a short break on a flat section before continuing up the very steep slope.
At the Saint-Amand Chapel, continue up a short climb, then cross a beautiful scree slope leading to the Col de la Croix.
At the Col de la Croix (1,237 m), begin the descent along the forest track. Pass the track on the right and continue down to the ONF gate. 
At the Col de la Croix trail (797 m), head back up the small paved road to the hamlet of Les Basses Graves.
At Les Basses Graves, take the trail then the path leading to the Sagnières valley and its aqueduct. Once you reach the Vermeil valley, descend gently along the trail on the left to return to the starting point.