Circular route to Montcley Castle

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Starting from Émagny, take a short walk along the old railway line with views of Montcley Castle, then return via the paths that run alongside the farmland.

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    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 2.76 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 20 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 95 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 95 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 801 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 705 ft
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: Émagny (25170)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 47.311879° / E 5.868509°
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    IGN map(s): Ref. 3323ET, 3323O
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Moncley Castle
Moncley Castle
Towards Émagny
Muddy path

Description of the walk

Park in the car park in the centre of Émagny, 50 m from the car garage.

(S/E) Take the Grande Rue (D8) southwards, passing in front of the garage, go past Rue de l’Ancienne Gare on your left, then turn left at the corner of a house onto the old railway line.

(1) At this point, you have a choice: either stay on the old railway line and continue towards Le Charmot, or take the parallel path running alongside the railway line, following it to the left until you reach Le Charmot. It is this latter option that is shown on the route map.

(2) Turn left to immediately join the old railway line and follow it to the right.

(3) Enjoy the view of Moncley Castle, which stands on your left, and continue straight on until you reach the junction with Chemin de l’Abbaye, which comes from Moncley.

(4) Leave the old railway line and take the path that climbs gently to your right through the fields. You will reach a four-way junction.

(5) Take the straight path on your right to return to Émagny, which you reach via Rue des Diligences. Once you reach the junction with Rue des Acacias, turn left to come out onto Grande Rue (D8). Turn right and head back to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 705 ft - Car park at the centre
  2. 1 : mi 0.26 - alt. 712 ft - Turn right onto the parallel path
  3. 2 : mi 0.74 - alt. 722 ft - Le Charmot, the railway line
  4. 3 : mi 0.99 - alt. 751 ft - Point de vue sur le Château de Montcley (25)
  5. 4 : mi 1.26 - alt. 768 ft - Abandoned railway line, on the right
  6. 5 : mi 1.73 - alt. 745 ft - Crossroads, turn right
  7. S/E : mi 2.76 - alt. 705 ft - Car park at the centre

Notes

Wear sturdy footwear as the path between points (4) and (5) is sometimes very muddy.

Worth a visit

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 4 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
randonneur 70
randonneur 70

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 04, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

easy to do and accessible to everyone.
From point 4 onwards, the path can be very muddy if it has rained or if it is raining.
At point 5, there is the option of taking a detour to Bellefontaine Abbey, founded in the 12th century.
The last part is less interesting.
Thanks to the person who created this route.

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chrisdu25
chrisdu25

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 29, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely route, with a beautiful view of Moncley Castle, and a section along a path that used to be an old railway line. Average distance (4.4 km). The second half is less interesting, as it goes through fields (best avoided after rainy weather); it was a bit muddy when we did it. However, it does form a circular route, which is handy. Thank you

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RENE GABIN
RENE GABIN
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 24, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hello
A lovely little walk, especially along the old railway line rather than the path marked on the map; there’s a magnificent view of Moncley Castle. You pass an old mink farm which, I believe, was closed down for health reasons.
At point 4, the path is very muddy and should be avoided the day after heavy rain; in that case, you can turn left to reach Moncley. On the way back, we took the opportunity to pay a quick visit to Pin, where there is a pretty little castle and, above all, an astonishing boxwood hedge in the park shaped like a rock (amazing).

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jyps@fondremand.com
jyps@fondremand.com

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 27, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hello and thank you.
A gentle, peaceful little walk, with no traffic, for a winter Sunday morning.
The section along the old railway line will be lovely in summer, even in full sun.
There’s a bench and a few rocks after point 5 for a short break.

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