Discover Nature Getaways
Discover the “Échappées Nature” right in your neighborhood: more than 100 outdoor destinations for outings lasting 1 hour and 30 minutes to 4 hours… On foot or by bike—the choice is yours!
From a bus stop, metro station, or tram stop, there are many routes that take you to parks, riverbanks, trails, or major natural sites, often less than an hour from Lyon. By combining public transportation, walking, and biking.
Discover our exclusive 2026 summer routes:
Looking to enjoy nature, swimming, or the great outdoors? Here are the shuttles to help you make the most of summer near Lyon! ☀️🌳
Find accessible day trips at a glance, along with their duration, difficulty level, and the transit routes to take:
Find more hiking ideas on the following websites:
- On foot: Greater Lyon Metropolitan Area and French Hiking Federation
- By bike: By bike - Lyon Metropolitan Area and France Vélo Tourisme (routes such as the ViaRhôna)
Want to explore in a different way? Take a ride on the Saône with Navigône, the TCL network’s river shuttle.