During the Second World War, many Spanish Republicans who had fled the Franco dictatorship after the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) took refuge in France. Many of them were then requisitioned by the French authorities to do manual labour or joined the Resistance maquis against the German occupation.<\/p>\n
In the winter of 1944, a group of Spanish republicans were assigned to build a strategic road on the steep slope of the Pas du Roc, above the Borne valley. The purpose of the path was to transport weapons and supplies to the Gli\u00e8res maquis, particularly after the Allied parachute drops.<\/p>\n
In their honour, the path was named the \u2018Spanish Trail\u2019, in recognition of their courage, their contribution to the French Resistance and their solidarity despite exile.<\/p>\n
This hike combines nature, history and breathtaking panoramas, offering an enriching experience for lovers of mountains and heritage. From the Col des Gli\u00e8res, the trail crosses the Fr\u00eates national forest and begins with a shady section. It then leads to the Champlaitier mountain pasture, a vast area with flowers depending on the season, ideal for a picnic break. The path then follows the Nant des Brassets to the lookout point at Pas du Roc<\/a>, where the stream cascades down from the cliffs, forming an impressive waterfall depending on the time of year.<\/p>\n