Blue marl, extensive agricultural terraces and hiking trails associated with Truinas shape the character of the area. The elevation ranges from 392 to 939 metres; forests, meadows and farmland cover the slopes. Other highlights include the Church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste, the Chapelle Saint-Maurice and the Ferme des Hauches. The landscape, local history and farming offer a variety of ways to spend your time in Truinas.

Landscape and hiking

Truinas is set on slopes with forests, meadows, farmland and blue marl. Eroded marl known as “blue” marl and extensive agricultural terraces shape the landscape; local pastoral farming has also helped shape it. The terraces and pastoral farming highlight human use of the land alongside the eroded terrain; together, they are among Truinas’s defining features.

One of the hiking trails associated with Truinas is the GRP Tour du Pays de Dieulefit. The elevation ranges from 392 to 939 metres and describes the area as a whole, while the GRP is a specific trail linked to Truinas. These details help with different aspects of planning: the elevation figures give you an idea of the terrain, while the GRP is relevant to hiking. Check trail markers and conditions before setting out, as both can change.

Church, cemeteries and history

The Church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste has a semicircular apse, opened by a Romanesque window. The window has either remained in its original position or been reused. An apse is the semicircular end of a church; the term identifies the window as part of a specific section of the building. Next to the church are two adjoining municipal cemeteries: one Protestant, the other Catholic. André du Bouchet (1924–2001), poet and art critic, was buried in one of the cemeteries near the church.

The Chapelle Saint-Maurice also has its own history, adding to the cultural picture of Truinas. It was destroyed during the Wars of Religion, rebuilt and later became a place of pilgrimage. This sequence of destruction, rebuilding and later use as a pilgrimage site differs from the architectural description of the church: the chapel is notable for its historical changes, while the church is described in part through its apse and window.

Farming and produce

Farm visits are offered at the Ferme des Hauches in Truinas. Visitors can help feed sheep, cattle and goats. The focus is on animal husbandry as a practical farming activity, which distinguishes the visit from a hike, where the landscape is the main focus. The Ferme des Hauches also produces meat. It is sold to order in boxes for delivery, or through the Champs libres producers’ shop. The visits and sales offer two different ways to engage with the farm.

Discover more destinations: Saint-Donat-Sur-L'herbasse, Marsanne, Piégros-La-Clastre, Saint-Thomas-En-Royans, Loriol-Sur-Drôme, Châteaudouble, Sainte-Croix, Saint-Martin-En-Vercors.

For an overview of the wider region: Drôme.