Basilica Esplanade – Basilica of Fourvière loop from Guillotière

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France

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Basilica Esplanade – Basilica of Fourvière loop from Guillotière

Moderate

4.5

(10)

106

hikers

Basilica Esplanade – Basilica of Fourvière loop from Guillotière

02:15

7.85km

160m

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 24, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 3.79 km for 56 m

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.06 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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2.21 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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3.04 km

Basilica Esplanade

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Essential in Lyon! Nice view

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3.17 km

Basilica of Fourvière

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Perched on a hill overlooking Lyon, the Fourvière basilica is an architectural and spiritual gem. Built in the 19th century, it impresses with its richly decorated interior and panoramic views of the city.

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3.61 km

Théâtre antique de Lugdunum

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The ancient theater of Lugdunum is a remarkable vestige of Roman times. Built in the 1st century, it could accommodate up to 10,000 spectators. Today it offers a unique setting for cultural events and outdoor shows.

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5.29 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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5.47 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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7.06 km

University Bridge

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One of the many bridges

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7.85 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.37 km

829 m

304 m

297 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.84 km

1.53 km

1.37 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

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Wednesday 21 October

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Comments

May 24, 2025,🇫🇷 Stadtrundgang Lugdunum (Lyon)

We've often driven past it, but we didn't want to do that this time. So we made a stopover in Lyon. Public transport took us from the Lyon campsite in Dardilly to the city center. First, an adventurous bus ride, and then a ride on the autonomous metro to Vieux Lyon.
We arrived at the Cathédrale Saint-Jean, where a medieval …

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