The best running trails in Métropole de Lyon

1,556runs

4.3

(1,049)

86,700 people ran here

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.

The Monts d’Or	Expert 02:33 21.5km
The banks of the Yzeron	Intermediate 01:26 13.7km
Passerelle Saint-Georges – Berges du Rhône loop from Vieux Lyon - Cathédrale Saint-Jean	Intermediate 01:00 9.55km
Lake Miribel	Expert 01:50 17.7km
Passerelle du Collège – Berges du Rhône loop from Foch	Intermediate 00:55 8.92km
Mont Thou – loop – running	Intermediate 00:37 5.00km
The northern plateau	Expert 02:51 24.3km
Passerelle du Collège – Pont Lafayette loop from Saxe - Gambetta	Intermediate 00:43 6.96km
Quai Rambaud – Berges du Rhône loop from Place Jean Jaurès	Intermediate 01:11 11.3km

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The Monts d’Or
02:33
21.5km
7:06/km
790m
800m
Expert
4.3
(18)
443
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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2
The banks of the Yzeron
01:26
13.7km
6:16/km
160m
160m
Intermediate
4.6
(12)
59
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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Passerelle Saint-Georges – Berges du Rhône loop from Vieux Lyon - Cathédrale Saint-Jean
01:00
9.55km
6:14/km
40m
50m
Intermediate
4.9
(14)
1,794
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4
Lake Miribel
01:50
17.7km
6:12/km
50m
40m
Expert
5.0
(1)
47
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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5
Passerelle du Collège – Berges du Rhône loop from Foch
00:55
8.92km
6:12/km
40m
40m
Intermediate
4.3
(6)
1,650
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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6
Mont Thou – loop – running
00:37
5.00km
7:25/km
140m
140m
Intermediate
4.0
(1)
22
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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7
The northern plateau
02:51
24.3km
7:04/km
480m
480m
Expert
5
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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8
Passerelle du Collège – Pont Lafayette loop from Saxe - Gambetta
00:43
6.96km
6:13/km
30m
30m
Intermediate
3.6
(15)
1,389
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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9
Quai Rambaud – Berges du Rhône loop from Place Jean Jaurès
01:11
11.3km
6:13/km
30m
30m
Intermediate
4.9
(8)
1,285
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.