Alternative means of transport

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Access, come and move in Lyon

When you arrive in Lyon for the first time, you may hear that Lyon is easily seen on foot… "Ah, these crazy Lyonnais!" you may think. Well, no, they're not. And it's quite true. You can.

Voie bleue à Rochetaillée - credit Guillaume Robert Famy

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Especially when the weather's fine, as there's nothing nicer than strolling through the streets or along the river banks to admire the architecture, or do a spot of shopping. It's even a must if you want to soak up the atmosphere of the city. And if you like walking, well you'll surely love striding through the hilly Croix-Rousse and Fourvière districts, up Rue de la République of course, and all the way around the Parc de la Tête d'Or… And if not, there are other means of transport that are just as eco-friendly that will really help you make the most of your stay.

To discover Lyon and its surrounding area in an alternative way

Alternative means of transport

Explore Lyon and the surrounding area on foot

Access, come and move in Lyon

Lyon by bike

Passerelle St Georges / Tristan Deschamps

Transport and transfers

Vélo’ V

Alternative means of transport

Ecological Transportation

Alternative means of transport

Bike tourists, welcome to Lyon!

Biking along the Lac du Bourget in Savoie © RA Tourisme/C. Martelet

Alternative means of transport

The ViaRhôna

Combining tours, activities and respect for the environment

Fancy adopting an approach aimed at furthering eco-responsible tourism, while taking an urban hike to discover the city's heritage and remarkable monuments on the way? Or would you rather hop on board the traditional miniature tourist train. It's electric! Or perhaps you'd prefer to get behind the controls of an electrically-powered Segway Personal Transporter, which is as silent as it is ecological, for 1-to-2-hour trips without getting tired?

Though if you'd just like to discover the city by bicycle (electric if possible), you can also do that with a guide, who will gladly take you on an (almost) effortless tour of Lyon's heritage sites and its loveliest viewpoints... Here's a short selection that's sure to meet all your sightseeing desires.