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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Old Lyon – Saint-Jean Cathedral loop from Lyon-Perrache

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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Old Lyon – Saint-Jean Cathedral loop from Lyon-Perrache

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Old Lyon – Saint-Jean Cathedral loop from Lyon-Perrache

03:08

12.0km

80m

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: March 27, 2026

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Site historique de Lyon

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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2.01 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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2.10 km

Saint-Jean Cathedral

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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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2.28 km

Rue Saint-Jean

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The old part of Lyon is full of traditional restaurants on Rue Saint-Jean. Touristy, but still very rustic and comfortable.

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9.37 km

Church of Saint-Nizier

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One of the oldest churches in Lyon, located in the heart of the Presqu’île. Built between the 14th and 19th centuries, it is dedicated to Saint Nizier, bishop of Lyon. …

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9.87 km

Palace of Justice Footbridge

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The elegant Passerelle du Palais de Justice spans the Saone.

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10.3 km

View of the Saône River in Lyon

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just look at the other shore. so get the distance to see the houses in their entirety.

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11.3 km

Ampère - Victor Hugo

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André-Marie Ampère was a French physicist, mathematician and founder of electrodynamics; the unit of current, the “ampere,” is named after him.

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11.6 km

Statue of the Republic (Place Carnot, Lyon)

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The Statue of the Republic in Lyon is a symbol of freedom and democracy, depicting a woman wearing a Phrygian cap and holding an olive branch.

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12.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.39 km

1.83 km

481 m

191 m

114 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.24 km

2.50 km

236 m

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