Outdoor activities
Treetop adventure courses
A hanging adventure between sky and ground with different level courses, ziplines, beautiful walks in woods, unforgettable moments in family or with friends.
Fishing
An unforgettable fishing experience at the lake of Cunlhat, next to L’émeraude du lac campsite. For all fishing lovers, your next aquatic adventure starts here !
Swimming
Enjoy your swimming in the lake of Cunlhat along the campsite. Our outdoor activities center is equipped with a kids playground and fitness equipments.
Golf
Add a dose of fun to your journey with our 9 holes-Footgolf courses. Fitting every profile, this is the perfect activity for a family moment.
Hiking
Explore the preserved nature of the Parc Natural Regional of Livradois-Forez : luxuriant forests, steep paths, delicate biodiversity. The Chaînes du Puy-de-Dôme, listed at the UNESCO, reveals spectacular landscapes. An immersion in the heart of natural beauty.
Biking
Livradois-Forez and its Parc Naturel Regional in Auvergne offer you various biking routes on paths and roads of Puy-de-Dôme. Explore sportive paths by mountain bike or enjoy simple ride by bicycle !
For fishing lovers,
From Cunlhat, next to L’émeraude du lac campsite, fish for carps, roaches, tenches, pikes and rainbow trouts. Explore La Core, from the Allier, popular for brown trouts and graylings. Visit the rules of the Fédération de Pêche du 63. Buy your fishing card at the tourism office of Cunlhat.
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At the heart of Livradois-Forez, nestled in the epicenter of Auvergne and splendid landscapes of this region, you will discover plenty of paths dedicated for hiking. While enjoying the setting and the Nature that enfold you of their benefits. In the erea around the campsite, in the heart of Auvergne and their wonderful changing landscapes, you will find numerous hiking trails.
For hedonists, you will find all the local cheeses in Fournol at 20km, and don’t forget Ambert and its Fourme d’albert. If you like local products, you can also savor delicious cold meats from the local farms, buy directly at the farm or on our market every Wednesday.
Far away from the hectic life in cities, Livradois-Forez and Puy-de-Dôme are territories favorable towards hiking. Familial or sportive, hiking is one of the most beautiful activities to discover, dive in the nature and be enchanted by the natural light and silence.
A vacation spot in Auvergne, ideally located to enjoy various outdoor activities, during the high or low season. The campsite is open from the beginning of April to the end of September.
You will find a rail-bike at the departure of the railroad station of Ambert and a paragliding and microlight club for thrill lovers.
From Viverols, 1 hour from Cunlhat, fly over Livradois-Forez by hot-air balloon.
Livradois-Forez and its nature park in the Auvergne offer a wide range of cycling routes on the paths and roads around Puy-de-Dôme, or mountain biking on steep, sporty trails or simple bike rides!
Around Cunlhat, you’ll also be able to hike, walk and admire the various natural sites of the Livradois-Forez region. But also for cycling and mountain biking lovers.
Livradois-Forez in the middle of the Ambert plain is an ideal playground for mountain bike enthusiasts. In the surrounding area, within a 25 km radius, you can visit: castles, church, abbey, Thiers cutlery factory, historic sites, museums, etc.
In the vicinity of the campsite, you'll find plenty of of hiking trails, an Accrobranche 5 minutes away by car, as well as a golf course and a riding school.
Enjoy your stay at L'Émeraude du Lac campsite in Livradois-Forez of Puy-de-Dôme!
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Cultural heritage
Discover a wide richness during a trip through the time where you’ll find the most beautiful castles of Livradois-Forez, as the Mons castle in Arlanc, the Barge castle in Courpière, the Vollore castle, the Aulteribe castle in Sermentizon and the Marchidial castle in Champéix, as well as religious edifice as the Abbaye of La chaise Dieu.
Find furthermore information at La Maison du Tourisme of Livradois, click here
The Marchidial castle
A historic treasure near to L’émeraude du lac campsite. Discover this marvel and add a medieval touch to your journey in the nature.
The Aulteribe castle
A historical jewel near to L’émeraude du lac campsite. Dive in the history of this XIX-century castle, surrounded by beautiful gardens.
The Mauzun castle
Next to L’émeraude du lac castle, live an experience steeped in history. This castle with imposing towers and fascinating history from the XXIII century is a medieval treasure to explore in Puy-de-Dôme.