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Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Métropole de Lyon
Albigny-Sur-Saône

Saint-Jean Cathedral – Basilica of Fourvière loop from Gare Albigny - Neuville

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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Métropole de Lyon
Albigny-Sur-Saône

Saint-Jean Cathedral – Basilica of Fourvière loop from Gare Albigny - Neuville

Moderate

4.3

(61)

795

riders

Saint-Jean Cathedral – Basilica of Fourvière loop from Gare Albigny - Neuville

02:47

41.7km

420m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 24, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 20.1 km for 143 m

After 22.8 km for 60 m

After 23.0 km for 102 m

After 24.0 km for 212 m

After 24.6 km for 180 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

914 m

Towpath along the Saône

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The old towpath paved as a perfect bike trail

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2

15.1 km

Croix-Rousse Tunnel (Cycle path)

Highlight (Segment) • Other

The best tunnel of your life (in Lyon).

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3

18.1 km

Rhône Riverbanks

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The banks of the Rhône or quays of the Rhône are a set of roads bordering the Rhône in Lyon. When it arrives in Lyon, the Rhône spreads out on …

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4

20.0 km

Old Lyon

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Old Lyon is an enchanting district that exudes history and charm. Its cobbled streets, medieval buildings and mysterious traboules transport visitors to another time. Strolling through its streets, admiring the …

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5

20.1 km

Saint-Jean Cathedral

Highlight • Historical Site

Saint John the Baptist (Saint Jean Baptiste), to whom the cathedral of Lyon is dedicated together with Saint Stephen (Saint Etienne), is – like Saint Joseph – a man on …

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22.1 km

Ruins

Ruins

7

22.8 km

Basilica of Fourvière

Highlight • Historical Site

Perched on a hill overlooking Lyon, the Fourvière basilica is an architectural and spiritual gem. Built in the 19th century, it impresses with its richly decorated interior and panoramic views of the city.

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8

24.9 km

Homme de la Roche Footbridge

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Passarelle to help pedestrians cross the Saône. You would have to carry the bike to climb the stairs.

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9

25.8 km

View of the back of the basilica of Fourvière

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35.4 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

B

41.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.6 km

11.5 km

3.65 km

2.26 km

1.04 km

531 m

159 m

Surfaces

36.3 km

4.34 km

467 m

314 m

236 m

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Monday 9 November

19°C

13°C

35 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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