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Basilique de Fourvière walks
The most beautiful views of Lyon from Fourvière and Croix-Rousse
Visorando Member
7.83 mi
+823 ft
-827 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Lyon (Rhône)
Starting from the Basilica of Fourvière (or Place Bellecour), the route allows you to enjoy the most beautiful views of the city.
You will pass by many of Lyon's must-see churches, monuments and theatres. You will climb up to Croix-Rousse through almost all of the traboules (covered passageways) on the hill. A truly peaceful route with virtually no cars.
Religious heritage of the capital of Gaul
5.39 mi
+456 ft
-463 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Lyon (Rhône)
Take a journey through time, from Romanesque architecture to Neo-Byzantine style, via Gothic, of course, and discover the churches of Lyon's 2nd and 5th arrondissements. The itinerary also takes in many other treasures of Lyon's heritage.
Neighbourhoods and traboules in Lyon
10.60 mi
+1,004 ft
-991 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Lyon (Rhône)
Ce circuit permet de découvrir le centre lyonnais ainsi que les quartiers de Fourvière, Vieux-Lyon et Croix-Rousse, avec une descente de Croix-Rousse par quelques traboules.
From Place Bellecour to Notre-Dame-de-Fourvière near the traboules
4.31 mi
+420 ft
-413 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Lyon (Rhône)
An easy walk through Lyon via the Saint-Jean district, up to Notre-Dame-de-Fourvière, the Saint-Georges district and, finally, near the traboules, these narrow passages between the houses of the Saint-Jean district (see the websites for guided tours).
A visit to the Roman amphitheatres is included, as well as a stop at the Jardin des Curiosités, a little green gem with one of the most beautiful views of Lyon.
Departure from Place Bellecour.
Discovering Lyon: from Tête d'Or to Fourvière
9.54 mi
+509 ft
-518 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Lyon (Rhône)
Hike through the heart of Lyon to discover the city.
A lovely tour of Lyon and its hills, taking in both of its hills
10.12 mi
+1,181 ft
-1,161 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from La Mulatière (Rhône)
This day-long itinerary, featuring an optional but almost obligatory lunch break in a good Lyon restaurant, allows you to explore Lyon from below but, above all, from above, via its two hills, Fourvière and La Croix Rousse. A circular route of 17.8 km or less (15 km) if starting from Saint-Georges. Numerous tourist attractions and notable sites in Lyon line this route, offering a feast for the eyes!
Walks near Basilique de Fourvière
From Île Barbe to Bellecour
5.58 mi
+20 ft
-26 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Caluire-et-Cuire (Rhône)
An urban, family-friendly walk starting from the charming Île Barbe and heading towards the centre of Lyon.You walk along the Saône in peace and quiet on a footpath. You’ll enjoy the amenities and the few works of art dotted along the route.
