Lyon
Flat family bike rides from Bellecour, mostly on bike paths
Flat rides from Place Bellecour to Lyon’s big parks and riverbanks, chosen because almost none of the distance is on busier roads and toilets and drinking water are mapped on the way.
The 5 rides side by side
| Ride | Distance | Climbing | Bike paths & quiet streets | Busier roads | Steepest 500 m | Riding time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parc de la Tête d'Or | 7.5 km | 43 m | 94% | 0% | 2.8% | 20–25 min |
| Confluence | 7.8 km | 28 m | 69% | 0% | 2.1% | 20–25 min |
| Parc de la Feyssine | 11.5 km | 42 m | 96% | 0% | 2.7% | 25–35 min |
| Île Barbe | 14.0 km | 58 m | 91% | 1% | 2.8% | 35–45 min |
| Parc de Parilly | 16.8 km | 53 m | 95% | 1% | 2.5% | 40–50 min |
Distances are the whole ride, there and back (km). Riding time is our estimate at a sporty pace and counts the climbing; allow more for stops.
Each ride
1 Lyon to Parc de la Tête d'Or
- Along the water most of the way
- 94% on bike paths and the quietest streets
- Almost flat: 43 m of climbing
- On the way: café, drinking water, beach
On the way: 6 toilets, 7 water points, 1 beach, 9 cafés mapped.
2 Lyon to Confluence
- Along the water for 4 km
- 69% on bike paths and the quietest streets
- Almost flat: 28 m of climbing
- On the way: café, drinking water, viewpoint
On the way: 7 toilets, 7 water points, 14 cafés mapped.
3 Lyon to Parc de la Feyssine
- Along the water for 8 km
- 96% on bike paths and the quietest streets
- Almost flat: 42 m of climbing
- On the way: café, drinking water, beach
On the way: 7 toilets, 6 water points, 1 beach, 9 cafés mapped.
4 Lyon to Île Barbe
- Along the water most of the way
- 91% on bike paths and the quietest streets
- Almost flat: 58 m of climbing
- On the way: café, drinking water, viewpoint
On the way: 4 toilets, 7 water points, 12 cafés mapped.
5 Lyon to Parc de Parilly
- Along the water for 2 km
- 95% on bike paths and the quietest streets
- Almost flat: 53 m of climbing
- On the way: café, drinking water
On the way: 12 toilets, 7 water points, 14 cafés mapped.
How we chose them
From every ride we publish around Lyon, these are the ones that meet all of:
- up to 17 km in all
- at most 60 m of climbing
- at most 3% on busier roads
- at least 60% on bike paths and the quietest streets
- toilets and drinking water mapped on the way
The numbers come from OpenStreetMap and terrain data, measured along each route by our engine (how rides are made). They are modelled, not checked on the ground, and say nothing about who should ride them: you know your riders best.
Before you go
- The quays are shared with walkers and runners and are busy on sunny weekends.
Questions
What is the easiest bike ride in Lyon with children?
The flattest here is Confluence: 7.8 km with 28 m of climbing.
More rides around Lyon
Route data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: Mapzen Terrarium. Catalogue lyon-58eeab38ca3bfa2bfa12.