Longecourt Castle and Burgundy Canal

A circular route through the Domaniale d'Izeure forest and along the Burgundy Canal with three locks, which may be in operation when you visit. In Longecourt, you can see the castle, the wash house and the church.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 9.38 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 40 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 9 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 9 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 207 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 197 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Longecourt-en-Plaine (21110)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 47.194796° / E 5.13868°
  • Accessible from the train station Gare de Longecourt.
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 3123O
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Description of the walk

In Longecourt-en-Plaine, park in the small car park next to the entrance to the path leading to the SNCF railway station.

(S/E) Turn left onto the path opposite the calvary and continue towards the woods. Pass the "Forêt d'Izeure" sign and continue left onto the stony path. At the end, turn right onto the stony path, which then becomes grassy. The path narrows and turns left. Pass the barrier and join the small road.

(1) Turn right towards the village of Thorey-en-Plaine. At the speed bump, turn left onto Rue Clos des Oréades. Continue along this street, then take Rue de la Petite Fin for 150 metres and continue straight ahead on a grassy path. At the end, turn right onto Route de Dijon or D968, pass in front of the town hall and turn into the first street on the left, Rue du Canal.

(2) In front of the Thorey lock, turn right onto the grassy path that runs alongside the canal.

(3) Pass in front of the Combe lock and continue along this path until you reach the next lock.

(4) At the Longecourt lock, turn right towards the village via the D25, then Rue de Meix Bresson.

(5) At the wash house, turn left onto the grassy path that runs alongside the Oucherotte. This path leads to Route de Genlis, which you follow to the right until you reach the town hall. Turn left towards the castle.

(6) In front of the castle, cross the lawn towards the wash house.

(7) Turn right towards the church and walk past it.

(8) A little further on, turn right onto a path that runs alongside the school's sports facilities. At the end, turn left and continue straight ahead at the small roundabout onto the gravel path, then turn right.

(9) At the cross, carefully cross the D968 and follow the stony path opposite. At the end, turn left and stay on this stony path, which will turn right twice to join a small road. Take it to the left along the lime trees and return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 198 m - Car park at the entrance to the path leading to the SNCF railway station.
  2. 1 : km 2.74 - alt. 203 m - Road junction
  3. 2 : km 4.17 - alt. 207 m - Thorey lock. - Canal de Bourgogne
  4. 3 : km 4.89 - alt. 202 m - Combe lock.
  5. 4 : km 6.07 - alt. 202 m - Longecourt lock.
  6. 5 : km 6.29 - alt. 198 m - Wash house.
  7. 6 : km 6.91 - alt. 199 m - Château de Longecourt-en-Plaine
  8. 7 : km 7.02 - alt. 198 m - Wash house - Oucherotte (rivière) - Affluent de la Biètre
  9. 8 : km 7.25 - alt. 197 m - Short passage
  10. 9 : km 7.68 - alt. 198 m - Calvary.
  11. S/E : km 9.38 - alt. 198 m - Car park at the entrance to the path leading to the SNCF railway station.

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 11 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
Cadoux Michel
Cadoux Michel

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Too much city

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Chabanis
Chabanis

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 19, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A short, easy and very pleasant walk, perfect for getting back into shape.

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Aclaudine
Aclaudine

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 19, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hike taken in April 2023 on a beautiful sunny day with a slight breeze, so very pleasant.
We really enjoyed it, although we only had three hours.
Best avoided if it is too hot or during hunting season.
Thanks to the person who listed it.
Very reliable route.

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NATFRE
NATFRE

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 29, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

The small car park at the starting point is very isolated. Don't look for the station, there isn't one... just a platform with an SNCF train stop... so you can park at the entrance to the village or even at the nearby village hall and then retrace your steps to find the Calvary...
This is an easy hike with no elevation gain and not too much forest during hunting season, just wide paths where you will encounter many other hikers... The canal is magnificent, and along the way there is a beautiful castle and two large wash houses...

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MTS21
MTS21

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 10, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A pleasant and easy short hike. The walk along the canal is very enjoyable, especially in the sunshine.

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mamie.jac21
mamie.jac21

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 06, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Easy walk for a group of seniors.

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tatouille76
tatouille76

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 09, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A good 'warm-up' walk. The canal is pleasant and the locks are well maintained... very quiet when we did the route.

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jpboinon
jpboinon

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 18, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Easy hike with no elevation gain. The perfect family walk.

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cdeschamps
cdeschamps

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 18, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Hiking trail, great for families.
Visits to the castle can be booked by calling 0380398876.
Best regards

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hannie
hannie

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 18, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Everything is clearly explained in the description, lovely walk.

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liberte21
liberte21

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 19, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A pleasant walk to "warm up" after a calf strain

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