Chemin des Burons to the Bagpipe Museum

This trail will introduce you to the burons, typical Aubrac buildings once used during the summer grazing season. At the Bagpipe Museum, you can discover the history of the cabrette and the world's^largest collection of bagpipes. Along the way, you can admire the Plomb du Cantal, the Puy Mary, the church of Vines and its Stations of the Cross, as well as an exceptional view of Lake Sarrans.

Details

n°205119

Creation:
04 Feb 2016

Last update:
29 Aug 2021

Last review:
08 Aug 2024

Activity: Walking
Distance: 6.80 km
Average duration: 2h 15
Difficulty: Easy
Back to start: Yes
Ascent: + 103 m
Descent: - 102 m
Highest point: 973 m
Lowest point: 916 m

Country: France
Areas: Massif central, Aubrac
District: Cantoin (12420)
Start/End: N 44.832147° / E 2.814522°
IGN map(s): Ref. 2436E
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Description of the walk

Departure from the burons (stone huts) of Cantoin, near the tennis court.

(S/E) Walk along the tennis court, go up the road and then walk along a campsite. Continue climbing to the end of the road.

(1) At the entrance to the village, turn right (north) onto the road towards Pont de Tréboul/La Bastide. Cross the D98 road and continue north-east on a small road. After about 400m and before the farm buildings, turn left onto a gravel path. At a fork, follow the path on the right and climb straight up to Puech des Fourques.

(2) Turn left (north-west) and begin the descent towards Vines, ignoring a path on the right. At elevation 931, turn left (west-north-west) and descend to the Vines cemetery. Turn left again (west) to enter Vines.

(3) At the crossroads, turn right and, at the fork immediately ahead, follow the right-hand path towards Roqueplane. At the next crossroads, turn left uphill. At the fork, take the left-hand path and you will immediately come to the Bagpipe Museum.

(4) Head back up towards the centre of the village and take the second right towards the church, where you can enjoy a magnificent view of the Sarrans dam. Retrace your steps and, at the crossroads, continue straight ahead (east) on the road towards Cantoin. At the junction with the road coming from the left, turn right.

(3) Head south on the D123 road. After the fountain ("Abr." on the map), take the first path on the left that goes uphill. At the crossroads (altitude 955), continue straight ahead. At the top of the hill, there is a viewpoint over Vines and the Plomb du Cantal (north) and over Cantoin and the foothills of the Aubrac plateau (south).

(5) At the crossroads, continue south and descend towards Cantoin. Join the D123 road and follow it to the left. Pass the cemetery and continue straight ahead to enter the village of Cantoin. You will arrive at the central square with its church and shops. Continue south and take a series of first turn left then right turns to return to the fork you took on the way there.

(1) Follow the same route as on the way there to return to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

S/E : km 0 - alt. 921 m - Burons de Cantoin
1 : km 0.37 - alt. 934 m - Village of Cantoin
2 : km 2.18 - alt. 953 m - Puech des Fourques
3 : km 3.29 - alt. 918 m - Vines - Crossroads, cross
4 : km 3.55 - alt. 924 m - Vines - Bagpipe Museum
5 : km 5.08 - alt. 966 m - Combié Cross
S/E : km 6.8 - alt. 921 m - Burons de Cantoin

Notes

Hiking boots. Type of paths: roads and gravel paths.

Worth a visit

Right from the start of the hike, you will see typical Aubrac buildings (burons) converted into lodges.

In Vines, don't miss the Bagpipe Museum. This museum is dedicated to bagpipes and pipes from around the world, where instruments, traditions and important figures intertwine, allowing us to rediscover the lives of our ancestors and their culture, as well as the church and its Stations of the Cross. Alain Peyrefitte's family is buried in the cemetery in Vines.

Panoramic view of Lake Sarrans and Cantoin Pond.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5

Based on 19 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5

Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5

Route interest
4.2 / 5

Berty1309

08 Aug 2024 at 22:33 7200

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 07, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely little hike with magnificent views of the Aubrac. You pass by the bagpipe museum, a must-see in Vines. Total time: 2 hours, easy.

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agfa

05 Jun 2023 at 16:47 7200

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 05, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

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Jérôme73

19 Sep 2022 at 13:24 7200

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 02, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A peaceful stroll. The bagpipe museum is a must-see. Please note that visiting days and hours are limited.

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Sac à dos

15 Jun 2021 at 10:06 7200

Hello
The hike you did is not the one from Cantoin to Vines.
Come and discover it with its unique landscapes on the Plomb du Cantal and the Sarrans dam.
There is also a bagpipe museum to visit on Fridays and Saturdays from 2pm to 6pm.
For more information, visit the Cantoin municipal website: https://cantoin.com

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geraremenvuca

14 Jun 2021 at 17:11 7200

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 13, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We set off from the village of Laguiole, as shown on the map, and followed the yellow markings. It was very hot. We did the short loop around the Oules waterfalls. It took half an hour to climb up, but it was almost entirely in the shade. The path is rocky, so you need good shoes and walking sticks are a big help.
The return trip was easy. A lovely walk and some beautiful photos to remember it by.

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Emeline13

22 Aug 2019 at 19:15 7200

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 22, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A route that perfectly matches the description! It can be completed in 1 hour 45 minutes, and the view of the lake is lovely! Just one comment about the name of the route: "chemin des burons" (path of the burons) is a little misleading in that there are none to be seen.
Definitely a hike to do with the family!

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gazok54

22 Apr 2019 at 18:14 7200

On the other hand, there aren't many hiking options in Aubrac, which is a shame.

So if you go hiking in the area, please feel free to describe your hike. This will help to alleviate the problem you mention.
Enjoy your walk.

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yanisylan

22 Apr 2019 at 18:08 7200

The two hikes have not yet been done. However, there are not many hiking options in Aubrac, which is a shame.

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Philippe G.

18 Mar 2019 at 11:29 3600

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 18, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A short, easy circuit for a very pleasant walk.

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mari-jo

13 Mar 2019 at 22:22 3600

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 13, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing

Instructions to the village are not very precise.
The burons are at the start and have been renovated.
The village of Vines is typical.
There are no burons along the route.

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Philvalon

19 Nov 2018 at 15:30 3600

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 18, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

I didn't see any burons, but it was still great...

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elisabeth maury

30 Aug 2018 at 07:32 7200

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 30, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Pleasant and easy hike

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clmud

02 Jul 2018 at 10:25 7200

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 08, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

An easy and enjoyable route, but nothing more.
A wonderful discovery of the Maison de la Cabrette with an exceptional guide.

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PhDL

26 May 2018 at 05:34 7200

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 26, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Beautiful views

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MARENTON 1

30 Apr 2018 at 13:35 7200

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 27, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

an easy circuit. From the church, there is a lovely view of the Sarrans dam reservoir
but above all, a wonderful discovery: the Maison de la Cabrette

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