Bois de Montcoy Trail

The start of this circular route is at the car park of the Montcoy community hall (next to the town hall).

(S/E) Head towards the church then turn right. Continue straight on for 500 metres.

(1) You are now at the start of Allée du Château; keep left, then continue straight on and cross through the Bois de Montcoy, staying on the main path and continuing straight on for 2.8 km.

(2) Take the path on the left to follow the edge of the woods for 1.6 km until you reach the D38 road.

(3) Turn left and follow the road for 750 metres to Les Montmorts.

(4) Take the stony path on the right and continue for 750 metres until you reach the^first junction in the forest at elevation 213.

(5) Take the forest track on the left for 1.3 km. Walk partly alongside the Étang de la Vivelle to reach the centre of Guerfand.

(6) Take the road on the left and continue straight on for 3.9 km to return to Montcoy. Once you reach the sign for Rue du Paroy, take the street on the right to return to the car park at the community hall (S/E).

Signposting: follow the signs (MON1) and the yellow markings ( walkingand hikingtrail).

Safety instructions: ensure you are well equipped (rucksack,^first-aid kit, suitable clothing, good footwear, etc.). Bring a bottle of water and protect yourself from the sun. Carry a mobile phone. Do not leave any litter in the countryside. Take care when crossing roads. Do not stray from the marked trails. Keep clear of forestry work. Respect crops, livestock, private property and current regulations. Take care during the hunting season (September to February).

If you notice anything unusual on this trail, please report it to us using Suricate. We will be notified of your report and will endeavour to rectify the issue as soon as possible.

Visible from the hiking trail, Montcoy Castle is set in a wooded, rural landscape typical of the Burgundian Bresse region. Of ancient origin, it bears witness to the seigneurial presence in this area. Altered over the centuries, the castle’s architecture today reflects various historical periods. The castle is private property: it can only be viewed from the paths, and is not open to visitors. Please respect the site and the owners’ peace and quiet.

In Guerfand lies an ancient medieval fortified site, now represented mainly by a castle mound surrounded by ditches. This wide, high mound still bears traces of the enclosure and the bailey that once surrounded it, allowing one to imagine the site of a medieval wooden fortified castle that has since disappeared.