Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon walks

Sainte-Foy is a commune with rugged terrain. To see this for yourself, simply walk up and down the many staircases. So I've put together a short route with six staircases to climb. What could be better? To be done at a leisurely pace or as a trail run.

Route to be followed using GPS, semi-urban route, not practical with explanations. Starting from the Fort de Lyon Saint-Just, 500 metres from the Saint Just funicular, this is a half-nature, half-city walk. It passes through several parks and the pretty little Razes valley, followed by a nature trail along the Thiện Minh Pagoda. There is a beautiful view of Lyon and the Alps from the Esplanade Lichfield in Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon.

This circular route offers maximum greenery and minimum tarmac in an almost 100% urban environment, right in the heart of Lyon. The three green sections are the parks of the 5th arrondissement town hall and La Passerelle, the Champvert Greenway and, finally, an unexpected path along the motorway, above the entrance to the Fourvière tunnel. The asphalt-free section accounts for around 80% of the total, which is rather nice in the middle of the city!

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.

For several years now, Lyon's Confluence district, in the wake of the construction of the museum, has been undergoing a major transformation. Here, it is invited to discover its new face, where modernity meets history, in the exceptional setting of the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers.

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.

Woods and river in the city! It's difficult to find an area entirely covered in trees that is both close to Lyon and large enough for several hours of walking.The paved sections are very limited; you mainly walk in a steep-sided valley, along the water's edge, namely the Yzeron stream, and under the constant canopy of trees. This makes it ideal during hot weather.The route is mostly flat, except for the loop on Findez hill.For those who dislike tarmac and don't want to go too far, this valley nestled between Craponne and Francheville is a good choice.

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.

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.

This route allows you to walk along the banks of the Saône on the way there and the Rhône on the way back. Along the way, we will enjoy the sights of the peninsula (the writers' wall, the Lyonnais wall, Place des Terreaux, the town hall, the opera house). Halfway through, we will walk around the Parc de la Tête d'Or.

A pleasant walk through the streets, along the Étang du Boulard and the countryside near Chaponost. Starting near the aqueduct, you can discover these superb Gallo-Roman remains.

The aim of the route is to stroll through a few streets in the city of Lyon, between the north of the Presqu'île (Place des Terreaux) and the plateau of the Colline de la Croix-Rousse, while enjoying beautiful views (on the Rhône and Saône sides) at times.

Stroll through the Tony Garnier open-air museum. The beautiful buildings of the Cité des États-Unis serve as a backdrop for the architect's plans for his ideal city of Lyon. Other street arts, colorful and symbolist, extrapolate this concept to other countries.

I will take you on a route between Chaponost and Brignais to see some ancient remains of the Gier Aqueduct, built almost 2,000 years ago. The main difficulty of the route is its relative length.

Hike through the heart of Lyon to discover the city.

Starting from the heights of Cuire, this route first takes us past a viewpoint with sweeping panoramic views, then along the pleasant Balcon de Saint-Clair. After a steep descent, we cross the Rhône and stroll past modern sculptures. Crossing the Parc de la Tête d'Or is an opportunity to admire a renowned rose garden and visit the Île du Souvenir (when accessible). Finally, we climb steep stairs to return to the starting point.

A varied hike (wide path, trail, partly in the woods, partly in the middle of fields), fairly short but with some elevation gain.