Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière and View of Lyon
Hiking Highlight (Segment)
Recommended by 132 out of 137 hikers
This Highlight goes through a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Site historique de Lyon
Location: Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France
Best Hiking Routes to Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière and View of Lyon
- Easy
5.0
(2)
22
Basilique de Fourvière – Cathédrale Saint-Jean loop from Perrache01:49
6.24km
160m
Intermediate5.0
(4)
57
Basilique de Fourvière – Théâtre antique de Lugdunum loop from Lyon Part-Dieu04:14
15.5km
220m
Expert4.5
(6)
104
Basilique de Fourvière – Place et fontaine des Jacobins loop from Hénon05:12
18.9km
290m
Tips
Like so many other churches in France with the title or patronage "Notre Dame", this church here in Lyon is dedicated to the Virgin Mary. The rank of "Basilica minor" awarded to her - unusually quickly after the completion of the church - is a special papal distinction.
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•February 18, 2022
From the Vieux Lyon through the gardens up to the church and the magnificent view
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Description
Location: Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France
Best Hiking Routes to Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière and View of Lyon
- Easy
5.0
(2)
22
Basilique de Fourvière – Cathédrale Saint-Jean loop from Perrache01:49
6.24km
160m
Intermediate5.0
(4)
57
Basilique de Fourvière – Théâtre antique de Lugdunum loop from Lyon Part-Dieu04:14
15.5km
220m
Expert4.5
(6)
104
Basilique de Fourvière – Place et fontaine des Jacobins loop from Hénon05:12
18.9km
290m
Information
- Distance867 m
- Uphill130 m
- Downhill10 m
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