Réserve naturelle du Val-Suzon
Réserve naturelle du Val-Suzon is a nature reserve near Curtil-Saint-Seine, Côte-d'Or. We rate it Great for off-lead dog walking (87 out of 100): plenty of ground well away from roads, 128 miles of paths and car park.
| Off the lead? | Yes, outside the restricted season |
|---|---|
| Where | Nature reserve near Curtil-Saint-Seine, Côte-d'Or |
| Size | About 7,450 acres (3014 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's a stream. |
| Parking | There are several car parks on or near it. |
| Livestock | None known |
| Shade | 99% woodland |
| Suggested loop | 2.8 miles, about 100 minutes |
What it's like
A huge nature reserve of about 7,450 acres, with 128 miles of paths. There's a stream. 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 ask for dogs on a lead at certain times of year, according to ONF. We found no lead rule for the rest of the year, but 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.
- Protected area: Réserve naturelle du Val-Suzon
Parking
- Car park · Directions
- Car park · free · Directions
- Car park · Directions
- Car park · Directions
Suggested loop
A 2.8-mile loop from the car park with about 320 m of climbing , about 100 minutes at a dog's pace, almost all of it inside the site.
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 Réserve naturelle du Val-Suzon?
Official pages ask for dogs on a lead at certain times of year, according to ONF. We found no lead rule for the rest of the year, but 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 Réserve naturelle du Val-Suzon?
There are several car parks on or near it.
Can dogs swim at Réserve naturelle du Val-Suzon?
There's a stream.
Are there cows or sheep at Réserve naturelle du Val-Suzon?
We don't know of any grazing livestock, but check the signs and fields when you arrive.
How long is a walk at Réserve naturelle du Val-Suzon?
Our suggested loop is about 2.8 miles (4.5 km) from the car park and takes about 100 minutes at a dog's pace, with about 320 m of climbing.
Where this comes from
Regional nature reserve with ONF-managed forests. Dogs must be leashed off tracks 15 April to 30 June; rangers also remind owners about leads during birthing season and stray dogs. Other periods not stated.
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.
Something wrong? Open it on the map and use "Report a problem with this page", or email [email protected].