The Émilie trail from the Col de Néronne

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A superb hike along a ridge with views of the Cantal mountains.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 6.79 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 166 m
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    Descent: - 170 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,370 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1,213 m
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Superb view of the Cantal mountains
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Description of the walk

Park at the Col de Néronne car park.

Blue markings

(S/E) Follow the D680 eastwards for 50 m, then take the path on the right that climbs through the pine trees in a south-easterly direction.

(1) Go over a large step through the gap and continue along the ridge until you reach the junction between thePR®® andGR®® 400.

(2) Follow the double signposting on the right, descending along the edge of the forest until you reach a fork (elevation 266).

(3) Leave theGR®® and turn right onto the path along the hillside, pass the Buron de Roc de Labro and reach a road.

(4) Follow this road to the right to climb back up to the Col de Néronne car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,240 m - Car park - Col de Néronne (1241m)
  2. 1 : km 1.52 - alt. 1,285 m - Breach
  3. 2 : km 3.07 - alt. 1,369 m - PR/GR junction
  4. 3 : km 3.77 - alt. 1,265 m - Fork
  5. 4 : km 6.43 - alt. 1,216 m - Road junction
  6. S/E : km 6.79 - alt. 1,240 m - Col de Néronne car park

Notes

Start from the Col de Néronne car park.
Please note that the trail crosses numerous pastures that may be open or closed with electric wires. If they are closed, remember to close them behind you.

Worth a visit

Admire the view of the Cantal mountains and the valley.

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.

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Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 22 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
Ch Li
Ch Li

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 23, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

I did this hike twice this summer. The first time was a wonderful discovery, with a spectacular view as we emerged from the small forest at the start, followed by magnificent views of Puy Violent and the Monts Cantaliens.
In July, we saw lots of flowers, butterflies, a few raspberries and blueberries. In places, you walk on black lava flows, with a short, easy climb where you need to use your hands. A real treat.
The only difficulty was finding the way back. The descent into the forest is a little steep and the markings are not obvious, but Visorando was very useful and we met some other people who were also a little lost!
We weren't keen on the return trip, as the forest path wasn't very interesting with the view behind us. We decided to head back to the pass (the restaurant there is very good and the people are friendly).
So the second time, we did the round trip on the upper path, which was much nicer and more varied, but it was very, very hot, with very little shade in the first part, but under the trees it was also windy, which was great!
This is a great place to take children, they'll love it. There are quite a few places to picnic, some sheltered and some not.

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User 27114116

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very well signposted, pleasant and easy walk.

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User 7158444
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very pleasant hike, well marked.

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Christine Rando
Christine Rando

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 05, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike through meadows, ridges and forests

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Bil Ginkgo
Bil Ginkgo

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 21, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk to do in the direction indicated: first follow the ridge and then return via the pastures... it's easier for me.
Thank you

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Joelle67
Joelle67

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely, easy walk along a scenic trail with some beautiful views. There is a charming restored buron (traditional stone hut) to discover at the end of the trail.

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Denis26
Denis26 ★

Thank you, alainbetoux, for your comment. I have just modified the description accordingly.

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alainbetoux
alainbetoux

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 30, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

two small errors in the PDF.
- The route starts on the D680 towards Murat (when coming from the car park) and not on the D37 as stated in the PDF

''--Follow the D37 east for 50 m
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- The Emilie trail is marked in blue, not green

"Trail marked in green."

Otherwise, a superb walk with three children, including a two-and-a-half-hour picnic

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saintjeandelaruelle
saintjeandelaruelle

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 19, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

At point 2, you can picnic on a large flat rock in full view and in the sun...
However, after this point, as you descend into the small wood, there are several small paths that intersect and the slope is a little steep. But the return is easy.
It is very interesting to stop at the Roc de Labro buron to read about the lives of the former occupants.
I also recommend this walk

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MB1
MB1

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 10, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful walk for a short half-day outing. Lots of undergrowth, gentle slopes and beautiful scenery. At the end of the walk, there is a small buron (Labro rock) with information about life in days gone by. I recommend this walk.

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Wills01
Wills01

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 05, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

This is a beautiful ridge trail with views on both sides and easy going... not much elevation gain... a lovely, peaceful walk... with a bar at the pass to refresh yourself! Perfect for starting a week of hiking...

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patfe35
patfe35

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 09, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike with magnificent views of the Falgoux and Recusset cirques, Puy Mary and Puy Violent.
Be careful, though: at the start, don't follow the D37 (which descends towards Le Falgoux) for 50 metres; instead, take the D680 towards Puy Mary/Pas de Peyrol. Once you've done this, the entrance to the field and the trail are very easy to find on the right.

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Nathalie50
Nathalie50

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 18, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant, easy walk. Beautiful views of the Recusset cirque.

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bebert dilou
bebert dilou

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 07, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

very interesting tour with superb views and lots of flowers, especially at this time of year

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pyrene79
pyrene79

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 23, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

An easy route, well signposted except perhaps halfway through the hike where we had to search a little for the route, but nothing serious.
The first part of the hike is mostly in the woods, which is pleasant, then the trail crosses pastures where you can enjoy beautiful views. If you're curious and look around a bit, you can see several interesting species of birds.

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