This is an urban park covering almost 2,200 hectares (5,400 acres), 10 km east of central Lyon. It covers most of the Island of Miribel-Jonage, which was created in the 19th century with the digging of the Miribel and Jonage canals to help control the flooding of the Rhône. The park is a major recreation destination in Lyon, and includes a large lake.
The centerpiece of running in the park is the 10 km (6.1 mile) circuit around the lake. It’s a lovely run, with good lake views, and several of the park’s key landmarks and other recreational opportunities along the way. There are wooden markers every kilometer, with 0 to 10 running counterclockwise. Note the record for running this path is 26:44 for men and 29:17 for women!
There are several other running options in the park, on the hiking or biking paths. This is a good opportunity for trail running. A few suggestions:
- Le Morlet. Wide, 4 km bike path near the welcome center.
- Les Bois. 14 km of more wooded bike paths, northern part of the lake
This is an urban park covering almost 2,200 hectares (5,400 acres), 10 km east of central Lyon. It covers most of the Island of Miribel-Jonage, which was created in the 19th century with the digging of the Miribel and Jonage canals to help control the flooding of the Rhône. The park is a major recreation destination in Lyon, and includes a large lake.
The centerpiece of running in the park is the 10 km (6.1 mile) circuit around the lake. It’s a lovely run, with good lake views, and several of the park’s key landmarks and other recreational opportunities along the way. There are wooden markers every kilometer, with 0 to 10 running counterclockwise. Note the record for running this path is 26:44 for men and 29:17 for women!
There are several other running options in the park, on the hiking or biking paths. This is a good opportunity for trail running. A few suggestions:
- Le Morlet. Wide, 4 km bike path near the welcome center.
- Les Bois. 14 km of more wooded bike paths, northern part of the lake
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