Running in Métropole de Lyon is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in Métropole de Lyon—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: September 30, 2025

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460

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1. The Monts d’Or

21.5km

02:33

790m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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2. The banks of the Yzeron

13.7km

01:26

160m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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3. Lake Miribel

17.7km

01:50

50m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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4.3

(6)

1,650

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4. Passerelle du Collège – Berges du Rhône loop from Foch

8.92km

00:55

40m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3.5

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5. Mont Thou – loop – running

5.00km

00:37

140m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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6. The northern plateau

24.3km

02:51

480m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.5

(41)

1,805

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7. Running loop from Les Brotteaux

4.51km

00:28

20m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3.6

(15)

1,389

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8. Passerelle du Collège – Pont Lafayette loop from Saxe - Gambetta

6.96km

00:43

30m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Barrage de Cusset – loop – running

4.30km

00:27

10m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3.9

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1,243

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10. Berges du Rhône loop from Place Jean Jaurès

7.98km

00:50

20m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails in Métropole de Lyon

1. The Monts d’Or

2. The banks of the Yzeron

3. Lake Miribel

4. Passerelle du Collège – Berges du Rhône loop from Foch

5. Mont Thou – loop – running

6. The northern plateau

7. Running loop from Les Brotteaux

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9. Barrage de Cusset – loop – running

10. Berges du Rhône loop from Place Jean Jaurès

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