Champs-Élysées – Champs-Élysées Avenue loop from La Défense - Grande Arche

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Champs-Élysées – Champs-Élysées Avenue loop from La Défense - Grande Arche

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Champs-Élysées – Champs-Élysées Avenue loop from La Défense - Grande Arche

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13.5km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.24 km

La Défense Business District

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Worth seeing, modern office district that lives during the day. Huge contrast to the old town.

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5.80 km

Name: Originally known as Place de l'Étoile, the square was renamed in 1970 in honor of the late President Charles de Gaulle. However, it is often still referred to by its old name.
Architecture & Form: The square has a diameter of approximately 240 meters. It forms the center of a star from which twelve avenues (including the Champs-Élysées) radiate. It received its present form in the 19th century by the urban planner Baron Haussmann.
Central Landmark: In the middle stands the Arc de Triomphe (Triumphal Arch), commissioned by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1806. The monument is 50 meters high and houses the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier with a perpetually burning eternal flame that is rekindled daily.
Traffic: The square is considered one of the most chaotic and dangerous roundabouts in the world. Due to the many intersecting lanes, insurance companies often do not accept liability for accidents here.
Safe Access: Pedestrians should never cross the square above ground. There are underground passages that lead directly to the Arc de Triomphe.
Public Transportation: Directly below the square lies the important transportation hub Charles de Gaulle – Étoile, where several metro lines and the S-Bahn (RER A) stop.

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5.91 km

Champs-Élysées

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Her reputation precedes her! The Champs-Elysées is also known as the quintessential boulevard of Paris. Shops as far as the eye can see, well-known designers and sights attract millions of people every year.
A visit to the Champs-Élysées is simply part of a visit to Paris….
Source: help-tourists-in-paris.com/category/sights/champs-elysees

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6.83 km

Champs-Élysées Avenue

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With a length of almost two kilometers, the Champs-Élysées (Champs-Élysées) make up the most beautiful and well-known artery in Paris.

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7.23 km

Galerie Lafayette

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Galeries Lafayette is one of Paris's great shopping icons and deserves special mention for several reasons, whether you're there to shop or simply enjoy the atmosphere.

It's a historic department store, opened in 1894, famous for its architecture, luxury brands, fashion collections, and distinctly Parisian experience. The main building, on Boulevard Haussmann, is the most iconic.

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7.51 km

Champs-Élysées

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Known as "the most beautiful avenue in the world," the Champs-Élysées is a must-see on any visit to the capital. Tourists and Parisians alike love strolling along the avenue at any time of day, both in summer and winter, and walking the 2 kilometers that separate the Place de la Concorde from the Arc de Triomphe.

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8.13 km

Louis Vuitton Maison Champs-Élysées

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An iconic stop on the Champs-Élysées, this impressive Louis Vuitton flagship store is not only a paradise for luxury lovers but also an architectural gem. Even if you don't buy anything, it's worth popping in to admire the unique interior.

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8.20 km

Panoramic viewpoint Arc de Triomphe

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From the viewing platform atop the Arc de Triomphe (approximately 50 meters high), you have a magnificent 360° panoramic view of Paris.

Especially on a clear day at sunset or dusk, it's a fantastic experience.

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13.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.62 km

3.61 km

2.55 km

591 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.12 km

2.42 km

1.86 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

17°C

11°C

17 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

July 6, 2026,Paris: Von "La Defense" bis Arc de Triomphe

For the 2nd leg of the day, I wanted to visit a place I had never been to before: La Defense. We had already seen the silhouette of the business district from many points in the city, so today it was "its turn". It was as expected: a lot of concrete and even more construction sites. With the heat today, …

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