Pic d'Eyne via the Eyne Valley

Hike in the Eyne Valley, classified as a national nature reserve. There are many species of flowers (the best time to do this hike is in June when they are in full bloom), as well as animals typical of our mountains such as marmots and chamois.
Access to the Eyne Valley is restricted, and there is an information sign at the start of the hike. Dogs are not allowed.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 18.33 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 8h 35 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Difficult

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 1,183 m
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    Descent: - 1,183 m

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    Highest point: 2,786 m
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    Lowest point: 1,600 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the car park (altitude 1,595 m) 400 m after the exit from Eyne.

(S/E) Follow thePR® Sud-Est on a well-marked path which then turns into a trail.

(1) When you reach a forest road, turn left. You will then come to afirst gate for grazing livestock. Continue along this path, following a kind of irrigation channel, and you will come to thesecond gate .
A little further on, you will arrive at a beautiful grassy area with a stream running through it. Be careful of the herd of cows in this area; there is an information sign on the trunk of a tree to the left of the path. Continuing on, you will see an orri on your left.

(2) The path is now very well marked with cairns, so you can't go wrong.
Much further on, cross the stream.

(3) Begin to climb and you will see the Col de Nuria and the Pic d'Eyne, which will serve as landmarks for your final destination. The climb is long and hard, but you will eventually reach the Col de Nuria.

(4) A signpost indicates this. Pic d'Eyne is on the left, and it takes 15 to 20 minutes to reach it. The path is still well marked (cairns).

(5) From Pic d'Eyne, the 360° view is breathtaking. You can see the sanctuary of Nuria and its lake below.
Take the same route back to (S/E).
Note that you can make a loop by returning via the Tour d'Eyne and the Pic du Cambre d'Aze, walking along the ridge (for experienced hikers).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,603 m - Parking
  2. 1 : km 0.85 - alt. 1,705 m - Forest road
  3. 2 : km 5.04 - alt. 2,131 m - Orri de Dalt on the left
  4. 3 : km 6.49 - alt. 2,293 m - Crossing the stream
  5. 4 : km 8.49 - alt. 2,680 m - Nuria Pass
  6. 5 : km 9.13 - alt. 2,786 m - Pic d'Eyne
  7. S/E : km 18.33 - alt. 1,603 m - Parking

Notes

The river is on your left all the way up the Eyne valley. Once you cross the stream, it is more difficult to find water.

Bring a hat, scarf, gloves and jacket even in summer, as the wind can be very strong once you start climbing.

Walking sticks are strongly recommended.

There are no shelters along the route. Only a few dry stones arranged in a semi-circle at the top of the Nuria pass will provide shelter from the wind.

This route passes through a protected area, which may be subject to special regulations:

Worth a visit

The house in the Eyne valley is worth a visit in the village of Eyne.

There is also a cheese dairy (raw cow's milk cheeses), signposted at the entrance to the car park.

Another much easier and shorter hike allows you to discover the archaeological site of the village of Eyne.

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

4.6 / 5
Based on 44 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.4 / 5
Route interest
4.9 / 5
Marie Flo Rando
Marie Flo Rando

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 25, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A superb hike, a little challenging for the climb up to Pic d'Eyne, where you can enjoy a magnificent view... and strong winds!
Bring warm clothing because even in the height of summer, at this altitude, gloves and hats are welcome in addition to a windbreaker and warm clothing!
The lower part of the valley is quite busy, so I recommend setting off early (I left the car park at 7.45am, which was even better for admiring the many marmots and izards).

Thank you for this beautiful hike

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cleml
cleml

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 22, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

to do in good weather: ibex, marmots and mouflons at the Col d'Eyne

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x2v
x2v

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 04, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very pleasant in the morning, a little too crowded in the late morning and early afternoon, very nice brisk walk.

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Marie Flo Rando
Marie Flo Rando

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 25, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

I arrived very early (before 8 a.m.) and parked in the well-organised car park. This avoids having to pass everyone on the way there (you'll see them on the way back, as the valley at the start of the route is very popular with families, and they're right to introduce their children to hiking!)
Don't go all the way to the start indicated by the GPS, but stop at the reserve car park, which takes you right to the start (without having to walk an extra 1.5 km!)
You will be welcomed by a lovely gentleman who knows the area and its flora and fauna!
There are marmots galore, including some that are not at all shy, and you can keep an eye out for chamois.
The climb to the peak is challenging and, in cool, windy weather, from the Núria pass, you'll need hats, gloves and warm clothing for the last 200 metres of elevation gain to the Pic d'Eyne.
You can also make a loop via the Cambre d'Ase by extending the route or via the other side

Thank you!!! It's a demanding route if you do it all the way to the end, but it's magnificent

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Crisdo
Crisdo

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 : Yes

A round trip to the waterfall – a gradual climb, mostly under trees, accessible to all walkers, with flowers galore and marmots alongside the path, watched over by adults from above. An exceptional hike along the river. Best done at this time of year to enjoy the flowers. Round trip takes around 4 hours

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Fabrice66
Fabrice66

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 15, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A magnificent hike with a beautiful 1,209-metre elevation gain and marmots to boot. The views are breathtaking! The last 3 kilometres account for 50% of the total elevation gain. But once you reach Pic d'Eyne, what a view!
To get there by car, follow the suggested route but don't go all the way to the end: 1.5 km from your destination, park on the left in the brand new car park (with toilets)... 150 m after the green bridge and the sign indicating the end of the village of Eyne.

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Christian DUVIC
Christian DUVIC

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 23, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Superb hike, well marked (impossible to get lost), surrounded by flowers in the valley, then after a beautiful climb (400 m in 3 km), a 360° view at the peak of Eyne. The hike took 4 hours there and 3 hours back.

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riverotte31
riverotte31

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 14, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Magnificent tour.

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News31
News31

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 03, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

very beautiful valley and view once you reach the pass. Early in the morning, it is easy to see wildlife.

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Marilyne Durand
Marilyne Durand

Hike done in mid-June, slightly overcast weather. Flowers galore throughout the valley. Simply wonderful.

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Marie-therese arsuffi
Marie-therese arsuffi
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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 : Yes

Very beautiful valley
Shady spots at the start
I stopped at 2,200 metres
Marmots

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Marilyne Durand
Marilyne Durand

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 24, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hike done in mid-June, slightly overcast weather. Flowers galore throughout the valley. Simply wonderful.

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Candice D
Candice D

Overall rating : 4 / 5

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

We decided to do this hike over two days, setting off late on day one. We camped after walking 5 km and set off again the next morning to complete the rest of the hike. Points 1 and 2 are easy to identify, but after that the path and trail disappeared due to heavy snowfall at the beginning of May. We decided to take a different route from point 3 (river crossing) because the Pic d'Eyne was unreachable (too snowy) despite the equipment we had. After a steep 200 m climb towards the Tour d'Eyne, we turned back due to the unfavourable conditions. Otherwise, it was a very nice hike where we were able to observe magnificent landscapes and animals in their natural environment (marmots, chamois, ibex, etc.)

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toinou
toinou

Very good hike
Best done in June and July

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Nico de Lyon
Nico de Lyon
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 08, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

My favourite hike in Cerdagne
Abundant flowering in early July (lots of rhododendrons!), cool temperatures thanks to the river at the start of the trail (and the chance to dip your legs in the water on the way back for a welcome break).
The round trip is a bit long, but there are no technical difficulties and it's really worth the effort, with a short climb to the summit of Pic d'Eyne or Pic de Nuria (for a panoramic view of the mountains on the French and Spanish sides).
Set off early to enjoy the cool air and get a parking space at the start of the route.

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