Parc de la Combe à la Serpent
Parc de la Combe à la Serpent is a nature reserve near Corcelles-les-Monts, Côte-d'Or. It scores 59 out of 100 for off-lead dog walking (Not for off-lead).
| Off the lead? | No: dogs must be on a lead |
|---|---|
| Where | Nature reserve near Corcelles-les-Monts, Côte-d'Or |
| Size | About 950 acres (383 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's a canal, but dogs are asked to keep out of the water. |
| Parking | There are several car parks on or near it. |
| Livestock | Yes, grazing here |
| Shade | 64% woodland |
| Suggested loop | 2.7 miles, about 80 minutes |
What it's like
A huge nature reserve of about 950 acres, with 33 miles of paths. There's a canal, but dogs are asked to keep out of the water. Most of it is woodland, so there's plenty of shade. A public road runs through it, so take care near the road. There are several car parks on or near it.
Dogs
Official pages say dogs must be on a lead here. 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.
- Sheep, goats or cattle may be grazing parts of this place (often eco-grazing in parks). Put your dog on a lead near them.
- Livestock graze here. Put your dog on a lead near them.
- Protected area: Parc de la Combe à la Serpent
- Dijon bans dogs from bathing in public basins; no natural water mapped here
Parking
- Car park · Directions
- Car park · Directions
- Hautes-Plates · free · Directions
- Fontaine-d'Ouche · free · Directions
Suggested loop
A 2.7-mile loop from the car park with about 130 m of climbing , about 80 minutes at a dog's pace, almost all of it inside the site. About 420 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 Parc de la Combe à la Serpent?
Official pages say dogs must be on a lead here. In France a dog counts as straying if it's out of earshot or more than 100 m from you.
Is there parking at Parc de la Combe à la Serpent?
There are several car parks on or near it.
Can dogs swim at Parc de la Combe à la Serpent?
There's a canal, but dogs are asked to keep out of the water.
Are there cows or sheep at Parc de la Combe à la Serpent?
Yes. Livestock graze here, so put your dog on a lead near them.
How long is a walk at Parc de la Combe à la Serpent?
Our suggested loop is about 2.7 miles (4.4 km) from the car park and takes about 80 minutes at a dog's pace, with about 130 m of climbing.
Where this comes from
Dijon says all city parks admit dogs on a lead. Tourist office lists pets accepted. Sheep graze here for eco-pasture. Paths closed during wild boar culls. Dijon-wide rule, not park-specific.
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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