Walking & Hiking12 km+222 m-222 m162 m - 296 mLoop courseLyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR

3D GPS Course Profile · Walking & Hiking · 12 km

Marche Bleue (Nordic Walk in Lyon): Route Map, Elevation Profile & GPX

Loop course in Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France covering 12 km with +222 m ascent, -222 m descent, and an altitude range of 162 m - 296 m across 64 3D track points.

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Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Marche Bleue12 km
Distance
12 km
Elevation gain
+222 m D+
Elevation loss
-222 m D-
Altitude range
162 m - 296 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
3.7 % / 35 %
Course format
Loop course
12 km+222 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N246810FS45.7610° N, 4.8260° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 162 m to 296 m above sea level (+222 m D+, -222 m D-)

Peak: 296 m·at 10.1 km·Ø 3.7 %
162 m207 m251 m296 m0 km2.4 km4.8 km7.2 km9.6 km12 km296 m

3D Route Analysis & Elevation Profile

The Marche Bleue course at Nordic Walk in Lyon in Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France is a 12 km Walking & Hiking competition laid out as a loop course. Recorded with 64 three-dimensional GPS track points, the route accumulates +222 m of positive elevation gain and -222 m of descent. Along the course, athletes move within an altitude band between 162 m and 296 m above sea level (vertical span of 134 m).

From a pacing and gradient perspective, the course features an average slope of 3.7% and reaches a maximum gradient of 35% on its steepest section. The route belongs to Nordic Walk in Lyon in Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France and is linked directly to the complete event profile with race dates, sibling distances, and organizer registration. Using the interactive MapLibre course map and synchronized SVG elevation chart below, athletes can inspect kilometer markers, start and finish positions, and export the full route as a GPX file for GPS watches and bike computers.

Course Telemetry & FAQ

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

How long is the Marche Bleue course at Nordic Walk in Lyon and where does it take place?

The Marche Bleue competition of Nordic Walk in Lyon covers an official course distance of 12 km in the discipline Walking & Hiking and takes place in Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. The 3D GPS trace is built from 64 coordinate and elevation points.

How much elevation gain and what altitude range does the Marche Bleue route have?

Over its 12 km distance, the route records +222 m of cumulative ascent and -222 m of descent. The lowest point on the course lies at 162 m above sea level and the highest point reaches 296 m (total altitude span of 134 m).

What is the course format and gradient profile of Marche Bleue?

The course is designed as a loop course (loop) with an average gradient of 3.7% and a maximum grade of 35%, allowing athletes to plan pacing and gear selection for both climbs and flat or downhill segments.

How can I view the interactive map and download the GPX file for Marche Bleue?

In the course section on this page, you can explore the 64-point route on the interactive OpenStreetMap view with kilometer markers and hover over the SVG elevation profile to inspect exact altitude by kilometer. Click the GPX download button to save the .gpx file directly for Garmin, Coros, Suunto, Polar, or Wahoo devices.

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