Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 9, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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3.67 km

View of Croix-Rousse from the banks of the Rhône

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View of Croix Rousse between the trees

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4.26 km

Croix Rousse hill

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Nicknamed “the working hill”, Croix-Rousse is famous for its industrial past linked to silk and the Canuts, the weaving workers. This historic district offers panoramic views of Lyon and is dotted with traboules, these secret passages typical of the city

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5.92 km

Karen Blixen Riverbanks

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Named in honor of the famous Danish writer, these banks are a place to relax and run. Karen Blixen, known for her stories about Africa, left a significant literary legacy, …

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7.46 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.65 km

375 m

246 m

119 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.55 km

1.92 km

856 m

115 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 4 April

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16 %

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