Carrière de Malain
Carrière de Malain is a countryside walk near Mâlain, Côte-d'Or. We rate it Great for off-lead dog walking (69 out of 100): plenty of ground well away from roads, 14 miles of paths and car park.
| Off the lead? | No rules found: check the signs |
|---|---|
| Where | Countryside walk near Mâlain, Côte-d'Or |
| Size | About 680 acres (275 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's a stream. |
| Parking | There are 3 car parks on or near it. |
| Livestock | None known |
| Shade | 44% woodland |
| Suggested loop | 3.0 miles, about 95 minutes |
What it's like
A huge countryside walk of about 680 acres, with 14 miles of paths. There's a stream. It's a mix of woodland and open ground. A public road runs through it, so take care near the road. There are 3 car parks on or near it.
Dogs
We couldn't find any published dog rules for this place. Around Dijon most places with known rules ask for a lead, so check the signs. In France a dog counts as straying if it's out of earshot or more than 100 m from you.
You're responsible for your dog. Before you let it off the lead, read the signs at the entrance, look out for livestock and roads, and make sure it will come back when called.
Watch out for
- Now: It's hunting season (September to February). Driven shoots (battues) take place in woods and fields: look for "Chasse en cours" signs, keep your dog close, and a hi-vis vest helps.
- From 15 April to 30 June, French law says dogs in woods and forests must be on a lead whenever they're off the main forest tracks.
Parking
- Car park · free · Directions
- Car park · Directions
- Car park · free · Directions
Suggested loop
A 3.0-mile loop from the car park with about 220 m of climbing , about 95 minutes at a dog's pace, almost all of it inside the site. About 450 m of it is on lanes or drives that cars use.
Shown dashed on the map above. Drawn by computer from OpenStreetMap paths. We haven't walked it: paths can be missing, private, closed or overgrown.
Pubs and cafés nearby
- Le Cav'O · Restaurant · · 0.3 mi from the car park · Directions
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Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at Carrière de Malain?
We couldn't find any published dog rules for this place. Around Dijon most places with known rules ask for a lead, so check the signs. In France a dog counts as straying if it's out of earshot or more than 100 m from you.
Is there parking at Carrière de Malain?
There are 3 car parks on or near it. Parking: free.
Can dogs swim at Carrière de Malain?
There's a stream.
Are there cows or sheep at Carrière de Malain?
We don't know of any grazing livestock, but check the signs and fields when you arrive.
How long is a walk at Carrière de Malain?
Our suggested loop is about 3.0 miles (4.8 km) from the car park and takes about 95 minutes at a dog's pace, with about 220 m of climbing.
Where this comes from
We haven't looked this place up yet. Everything above comes from map data.
Nobody from Find Dog Walks has checked this place in person. Mud and shade are estimated from geology and woodland maps.
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