France·2026

Lyon

Lyon's running scene thrives on the flat Parc de la Tête d'Or circuit and riverside paths where the Rhône and Saône converge, though serious runners venture into the nearby Monts du Lyonnais for hill work within 30km. Cyclists dominate here: the Nuit en Selle 130km nocturne and La Cyclo du Moulin à Vent 80km draw large fields, while the region's Beaujolais wine country to the north offers rolling terrain perfect for long randonnées around 600–800m elevation over demanding climbs.