Circular of Néron

A lovely little walk through mostly wooded areas withPR® signage (except for a curiosity at the end of the route).

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 9.97 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 79 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 72 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 148 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 110 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: Néron (28210)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 48.601708° / E 1.513823°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 2016SB, 2115O, 2116O
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Description of the walk

Departure from the centre of Néron, opposite the church. A sign shows the route (markedPR® Yellow).

(S/E) Go up Route d'Ormoy, passing in front of the Colombier farm. At the top of the hill, take the path on the left. After 1 km, turn left along the hedge. Go down to the road and turn left.

(1) After the stud farm, turn right onto the bridge and continue along the path beside the stream (or ditch, depending on the season). After 1.5 km, continue along the path on the right.

(2) Turn right onto the road (D326) and then immediately left onto the path. Continue along this path, cross the valley floor and climb up the opposite side.

(3) At the next crossroads, turn left and then immediately right. After 700 metres, you will come to a green barrier.

(4) Turn onto the path on the left, follow it to the D326, turn right onto it to reach the edge of the woods.

(5) Stay in the woods by taking the path on the left. Follow a very slight descent to reach a Y-junction at the edge of the woods.

(6). Take the right fork marked in yellow and join the D136.5. Follow this road for a few metres until you reach the next bend, where you will see a pylon.

(7) Turn onto the path on the left, continue along the path in the middle of the field and descend into the village via the path between the two fences. Continue straight ahead on the road and then into the cul-de-sac. Turn right onto the path before the small wooden bridge, which is the Sente des Lavoirs. Reach a platform, continue along a wooden structure that allows you to walk over the stream and brings you back to the foot of the wooden bridge. Cross the bridge and continue along the path to reach the starting point in the centre of Néron (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 112 m - Centre of Néron, opposite the church.
  2. 1 : km 1.6 - alt. 115 m - Stud farm
  3. 2 : km 3.31 - alt. 122 m - D326
  4. 3 : km 4.35 - alt. 145 m - Crossroads
  5. 4 : km 5.04 - alt. 144 m - Barrier
  6. 5 : km 6.51 - alt. 127 m - Path on the left
  7. 6 : km 8.32 - alt. 131 m - Fork, right branch
  8. 7 : km 9.29 - alt. 134 m - Pylon.
  9. S/E : km 9.97 - alt. 111 m - Centre of Néron, opposite the church.

Notes

Please note that the woods are private property, so do not stray from the paths.

Worth a visit

(S/E) Néron: see The church
(S/E) La Ferme du Colombier and its tower. It is also a lodge selling organic produce on Saturdays.
Pretty passages through the undergrowth.
Quite an unusual walk along the stream in the village of Néron at the end of the route.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 16 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
User 28256349

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 29, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A really enjoyable hike with varied landscapes, between fields and woodlands.
The route is very clear when you cross-reference the description and the map on the information sheet, so it's easy to find your way around.
We had to turn left and go back down the D316.5 because there was a hunt going on opposite, but apart from that, it was great.

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Alcyon28
Alcyon28

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 28, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

We really enjoyed this hike with its pleasant stretches through the woods. Please note that point 8 at the end of the hike no longer exists and only a small stone bridge allows you to cross the stream to reach the church. Thank you very much for this route!

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michalduv
michalduv

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 07, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Easy walk in hot weather. We enjoyed the section through the woods. Diverse landscape. The lack of road traffic is not a problem; we did not encounter any vehicles.

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TITUS 28
TITUS 28

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 23, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Taken in dry weather on 23 February, a lovely walk.

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Circebene
Circebene
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 27, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A varied, enjoyable route, done twice in August and September, with very clear directions. I recommend it without reservation.

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Kimarmot
Kimarmot

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 17, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Lovely walk, the markers are clearly visible.

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ericetnathalie
ericetnathalie

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 13, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

the directions at the start of the route do not correspond to the map. You need to pay close attention to the path as there are many opportunities to get lost. The landscape is a bit dreary, but the numerous wooded areas are very pleasant in hot weather.

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Mipau 57
Mipau 57

A pleasant hike with a significant portion in the woods, which is important in hot weather. Clear directions to follow to the letter. Just one small clarification. At the start, the first path on the left is before the top of the hill and is called "Chemin rural de l'Orme à Vigilo". There is a path at the top of the hill, but it is not the right one. It's a shame the church was closed. The end of the route on the logs over the river no longer exists, but it's easy to find the church via a stone bridge rather than a wooden one. Thank you!

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Christophe NEVEU
Christophe NEVEU

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 01, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A beautiful walk alternating between paths across the plain and wooded paths. If it's very sunny, don't forget your hat!

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JMDELIEGE
JMDELIEGE

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 20, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

What's more, it's very easy to lengthen or shorten the hike. We extended it to 17 km by adding a route through the countryside and also through the forest

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Stefibiza
Stefibiza
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Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 20, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

I fell into the trap at marker 5, where you shouldn't turn right, but up to that point it's very well marked. There are a few sections that are poorly maintained at present. After the pylon, where I turned left and took the right path (clearly marked), I couldn't reach the stream and ended up in a field. I had to walk back to my car, which was parked by the church, along the road, which was a shame...

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libel
libel

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 21, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A very pleasant and well-marked walk, except at the end, where there is a sign indicating to turn right (which adds quite a bit of distance) or to go straight ahead. However, it is unclear how to cross in certain places where the stream crosses the path; it was still very wet

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bibi
bibi ★

Thank you for your feedback. What did the description say at that specific point?
Kind regards

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rufangel
rufangel

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 30, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

a mistake in the signage on the route (at the forest exit towards the pylon, the sign indicated to turn right when we should have gone straight on!) took us on a much longer circular route, which meant that we arrived at the end of the day and were unable to enjoy the end of the route.

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Reg-visorando
Reg-visorando

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 29, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Beautiful hike

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