From Poisot to Urcy through the forest

The commune of Urcy is best known for its famous hill climb motor race, which celebrated its60th edition in September 2018. This little corner of the Côte d'Or is also ideal for walks.

Exploring this area on foot is a real pleasure, surrounded by nature, far from the noise and hassle of everyday life. You may even encounter our forest friends along the way.

So put on your walking shoes and go for a stroll in the nearby forests.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 8.89 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 55 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 144 m
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    Descent: - 146 m

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    Highest point: 487 m
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    Lowest point: 352 m

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Description of the walk

Park on Grande Rue in Poisot, near the wash house in the centre of the village.

(S/E) From the wash house, head north and take the D35 via Grande Rue. Ignore the road to Gergueil on the left and continue straight ahead. There is little traffic on this road, but be careful as it is not very wide.

(1) After about 600 metres, you may hear a pack of dogs barking on your left. This is normal, as there is a kennel in the woods near a hunting cabin. Ignore the wide path on the left that leads to it, as this will be the way back. Continue straight on until you reach the D35 junction.

(2) Cross carefully and take the dirt track opposite. After about 150 metres, turn right towards a place called Le Cravier and, before entering the woods, take the grassy path on the left just after the electric fence for horses.
At the first fork, turn right onto a path that descends into the valley. Take care when descending this path in wet weather.

(3) At the crossroads at the bottom of the path, turn left and follow this road until you reach the next path on the left.

(4) At the junction, turn left again. Stay on this path until you reach the edge of the woods, keeping in the same direction and ignoring the paths on either side. Cross the small field for 20 metres and join the white path.

(5) Turn left for about 20 metres, then take the first path that goes up to the left. At the left-hand bend, turn right into the wooded area 43. At the next crossroads, turn right and stay on this path, which curves to the left (west) before reaching another fork.

(6) Turn right and continue to Voie de Clemencey, the entrance to the town of Urcy. Join the D35 (Rue Lamartine) and continue on the right. Turn right again to pass in front of the town hall, then cross the square to reach the church and the wash house next to it.

(7) Continue along the path past the church and join the D35. Cross the road carefully and take the path opposite to reach the water source.

(8) Captured spring with the coat of arms of the commune of Urcy. Retrace your steps to cross the commune again, this time via the D35, and admire the sculptures by a local resident, which you cannot miss on your right.

Continue to the Voie de Poisot and turn right. Ignore the path on the left and then the one on the right. Continue straight ahead to the kennel and the hunting hut.

(9) Continue on your way, accompanied by the symphony of dogs.

(1) Back on the main road, turn right to return to the village of Poisot, the starting point of this walk (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 458 m - Parking near the wash house.
  2. 1 : km 1 - alt. 466 m - Crossroads of the circular loop
  3. 2 : km 1.31 - alt. 452 m - Crossing the D35
  4. 3 : km 2.36 - alt. 424 m - Crossroads, on the left.
  5. 4 : km 2.5 - alt. 420 m - Crossroads, on the left.
  6. 5 : km 4.06 - alt. 352 m - Dirt track, left for 50 metres
  7. 6 : km 4.85 - alt. 382 m - Crossroads, on the right
  8. 7 : km 5.9 - alt. 447 m - Urcy, wash house next to the church.
  9. 8 : km 6.25 - alt. 459 m - Captured spring.
  10. 9 : km 7.62 - alt. 476 m - Hunting lodge and kennel.
  11. S/E : km 8.89 - alt. 458 m - Parking near the wash house.

Notes

In wet weather, wear sturdy shoes: the ground can be slippery in places in the forest.

Worth a visit

Montculot Castle.

"O time, suspend your flight, and you, favourable hours, suspend your course..."

This excerpt from Lamartine's Meditations (Le Lac) was very relevant to the weather at the time!

This15th-century château, now in ruins, was sold unfinished to Abbé Lamartine in 1760. The poet Alphonse de Lamartine inherited it in 1826 and sold it in 1831. Some of his Méditations are said to have been written here.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 6 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
Philippe COULOT
Philippe COULOT

Thank you
Have a nice day.

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Jean-Michel Rando
Jean-Michel Rando

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 04, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Easy family hike.
Beautiful views of the Ouche Valley and the village of Gergueil. Pleasant forest trails.
Almost perfect description of the route. Many thanks to the creator.
For hikers arriving by car, it is worth stopping at Montculot Castle, located before the village of Urcy on the road from Pont de Pany.

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Philippe COULOT
Philippe COULOT

Thank you for your review. We hope you enjoyed your trip.
Kind regards.
Philippe.

Thank you and all the best.

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bernardcadiou
bernardcadiou

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 08, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A superb, varied walk that is easy going, with a few climbs to get your breath up, and beautiful sights in Urcy, both historical and architectural. Be sure to follow the very precise description carefully.

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Philippe COULOT
Philippe COULOT

Thank you for your review. We hope you enjoyed your trip.
Kind regards.
Philippe.

Thank you and all the best.

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mardimat1
mardimat1

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 20, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant route, mostly through woodland... a little more challenging on the shared section (there and back) which is more exposed to the sun on an open plateau. Suitable for families: no excessive slopes (either in terms of incline or duration).

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Philippe COULOT
Philippe COULOT

Thank you for your review. We hope you enjoyed your trip.
Kind regards.
Philippe.

Thank you and all the best.

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fdomrichard
fdomrichard

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 09, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A pleasant, easy route. Allows you to discover Urcy and its sculptor.

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Philippe COULOT
Philippe COULOT

Thank you for your review. We hope you enjoyed your trip.
Kind regards.
Philippe.

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saturne
saturne

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 06, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Hello,
A lovely spring walk, pleasant and ideal for average walkers.
I took the liberty of modifying this route slightly from point 8 (water source) onwards.
On the way back from the spring, towards Urcy: about 100 metres after turning right, take a small path that goes up into the forest and follow it to the end.
Unlike the route shown on the map, this path leads directly back to the forest road near point 9, allowing you to rejoin the original route. This route is the same distance as the original route.

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Philippe COULOT
Philippe COULOT

Yes, the part in the woods can be slippery. But if it's hot, we'll be in the shade.
Kind regards.

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mabiche
mabiche

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 26, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

beautiful hike but to be done in good weather

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