The banks of the Yzeron

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The banks of the Yzeron

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The banks of the Yzeron

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13.7km

160m

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For this Tour, nature invites itself into the city. Located on the border of the Lyon metropolis, the banks of the Yzeron are a must. The bucolic setting offers a peaceful and rejuvenating atmosphere which contrasts with the noise and hustle and bustle of the urban area. This is the…

Last updated: June 10, 2024

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1.83 km

Banks of the Yzeron River

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Yzeron River

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4.92 km

Moulin Vieux

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This old abandoned mill was renovated by Hubert Marty to make it today a family home. The path passes next to this place steeped in history.

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7.94 km

Chemin de la source

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Bucolic path in the undergrowth. There are many hikers and onlookers there on Sunday mornings. In winter the path can be very muddy.

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10.1 km

Fort de Bruissin

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Part of the belt of forts surrounding Lyon, built after the war of 1870.
Today, Contemporary Art Center.

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13.7 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.06 km

4.56 km

2.17 km

958 m

740 m

265 m

Surfaces

4.64 km

3.88 km

3.11 km

1.37 km

752 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Wednesday 11 November

14°C

8°C

98 %

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Comments

August 18, 2026,Die Ufer des Yzeron (Trail 1)

In the hot August, the Yzeron appears completely dry. The return leg of the loop passes by the well-preserved Fort du Bruissin, part of the ring of fortifications around Lyon in the 19th century, today a cultural center.

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September 20, 2023

For this Tour, nature invites itself into the city. Located on the border of the Lyon metropolis, the banks of the Yzeron are a must. The bucolic setting offers a peaceful and rejuvenating atmosphere which contrasts with the noise and hustle and bustle of the urban area. This is the shortest circuit

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