Montculot
Montculot is a countryside walk near Arcey, Côte-d'Or. We rate it Great for off-lead dog walking (80 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 Arcey, Côte-d'Or |
| Size | About 500 acres (204 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's a canal. |
| Parking | There's a car park. |
| Livestock | None known |
| Shade | 93% woodland |
| Suggested loop | 2.8 miles, about 95 minutes |
What it's like
A huge countryside walk of about 500 acres, with 14 miles of paths. There's a canal. Most of it is woodland, so there's plenty of shade. A public road runs through it, so take care near the road. There's a car park.
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.
- Canals here often have steep or walled sides: a dog can jump in but may not be able to climb out. Keep your dog away from the edge.
- Steep Montenois chasm in Arcey forest nearby: caution with dogs
Parking
- Car park · Directions
Suggested loop
A 2.8-mile loop from the car park with about 260 m of climbing , about 95 minutes at a dog's pace, almost all of it inside the site. About 180 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.
Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at Montculot?
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 Montculot?
There's a car park.
Can dogs swim at Montculot?
There's a canal.
Are there cows or sheep at Montculot?
We don't know of any grazing livestock, but check the signs and fields when you arrive.
How long is a walk at Montculot?
Our suggested loop is about 2.8 miles (4.5 km) from the car park and takes about 95 minutes at a dog's pace, with about 260 m of climbing.
Where this comes from
Montculot estate and Arcey forest. No official dog rules found. Hunting-dog kennel noted in woods near Urcy; non-official page suggests leads near the chateau.
Researched online in November 2026. 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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