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    HYROX LYON

    Eurexpo Lyon, Boulevard de l'Europe, 69680 Chassieu

    TL;DR — RACE WEEKEND GAME PLAN

    1. 1.Stay: Chassieu for the lowest-friction race morning, Part-Dieu for the best all-round trip. Book early — this is a public holiday weekend on a 26,000-result race.
    2. 2.Transport: Metro B to Metro D to Grange Blanche, then Tram T5. Verify the La Soie event shuttle number in race week rather than assuming N100 or N186.
    3. 3.Buffer: be inside the venue perimeter 90 minutes before your wave. From Part-Dieu that means leaving about 135 minutes before.
    4. 4.Food: buy breakfast, electrolytes and emergency carbs the previous afternoon. Every venue-side supermarket shuts around 12:30 on Sunday.
    5. 5.Shakeout: Parc de la Tête d'Or for central stays, Parc de Parilly for east-side stays.
    6. 6.Recovery: pre-book. Löyly is closed Tuesday and Wednesday, so a Wednesday racer needs a different plan.
    7. 7.Pharmacy: every Chassieu pharmacy is closed Sunday. Find the pharmacie de garde before you need it.
    8. 8.ID: physical photo ID only. Digital copies are not accepted at check-in.
    9. 9.Race execution: hold the first 2 km, pass decisively, and do not surge to reclaim seconds lost to traffic.
    10. 10.Avoid: booking central because Lyon looks compact on a map, then running normal-city-event timing for an expo-campus race.

    QUICK TAKE — IS THIS A GOOD DESTINATION?

    VERDICT: YES

    Yes — Lyon suits athletes who want a real French city weekend and are willing to treat the venue as a separate logistics problem. Spectators do well here because central Lyon is genuinely good and the race is a tram ride away. HYROX Lyon returns to Eurexpo on 12–16 May 2027, Wednesday to Sunday, for the second edition. Cost level is moderate — cheaper than Paris — but Pentecost weekend pushes accommodation up.

    ⚠️ Caveat: Race Sunday is Pentecost and Monday 17 May 2027 is a French public holiday, which changes shop, pharmacy and travel planning. Eurexpo is not central Lyon: 110 hectares, seven halls, three entrances, each with its own parking.

    Stress Factor7/10

    Up from 6 last season. Lyon itself is manageable; the change is scale. Lyon 2026 recorded 26,314 athlete results across all divisions, so entrances, toilets, bag drop and post-race exits all load harder than a mid-size race. Add a public holiday weekend and the margin for sloppy timing gets thin.

    PB Likelihood6/10

    Down from 7. The physical ingredients are good — indoor, flat, mid-May weather. It drops because congestion is no longer theoretical: with a field this size your wave density is a real variable, and 2026 ran a multi-pass run course rather than a single straight shot into each station.

    FAST COURSE?

    Depends. The venue can produce fast times, but whether yours is fast depends on your wave and how well you handle traffic. Treat Lyon as PB-capable rather than PB-friendly.

    CITY VIBE — WHAT ATHLETES NEED TO KNOW

    Lyon is one of the better 'balanced' race-trip cities in Europe: big enough to feel like a proper destination, compact enough that you can keep the weekend under control. Presqu'île is the classic center between the Rhône and Saône, Part-Dieu is the transport-and-business hub, and Monplaisir/Grange Blanche is the practical athlete zone because you start race morning already on the T5 line. Central Lyon walkability 8/10, venue-area walkability 3/10.

    TYPICAL WEEKEND COSTS

    Coffee (cappuccino)~€3.49
    Quick meal / combo~€12
    Basic restaurant meal~€15
    Taxi base fare~€7.30
    TCL single, zones 1–2€2.10 (€2.40 on board)
    TCL 10 journeys, zones 1–2€20.50
    TCL 24-hour pass, zones 1–2€7.10

    Currency: euro. French-speaking. Card use is widespread in France; still worth carrying a little cash for small purchases.

    BEST BASE NEIGHBOURHOODS

    Chassieu / Eurexpo

    Best for: Early waves, drivers, families with kit. Lowest race-morning friction, least to do in the evening.

    Part-Dieu

    Best for: Best overall balance. Rail, the airport link and the T5 route all start here, and supply is deeper than Chassieu.

    Monplaisir / Grange Blanche

    Best for: Public transport. You begin the race-morning journey already on the T5 line.

    Presqu'île / Bellecour

    Best for: Spectators and anyone extending the trip. Worst race morning, best rest of weekend.

    VENUE & LOCATION ANALYSIS

    Eurexpo Lyon

    Bd de l'Europe, 69680 Chassieu

    A large exhibition campus in Chassieu, east of central Lyon: around 110 hectares, seven halls and three separate entrances, each with its own parking. That scale is the thing to plan around — your walk from the tram stop to your actual hall depends on which entrance HYROX uses, and the athlete guide is the only reliable source for that.

    NEAREST STATIONS

    • Eurexpo Lyon — Tram T5, daily service — the nearest stop
    • Grange Blanche — Metro D + Tram T2/T5 — the interchange for the Part-Dieu route
    • Vaulx-en-Velin La Soie — Metro A / Tram T3 / Rhônexpress + major-event shuttle (currently listed as N186)
    • Part-Dieu — Main rail hub feeding those routes

    WALKABILITY

    3/10

    Low. This is a transport problem, not a wandering problem. Early-open food exists in Chassieu town but not beside the hall doors.

    WHAT'S OPEN EARLY

    • La Panière, 41bis Av. du Progrès, Chassieu — opens 06:00 Mon–Fri, 06:30 weekends. ~1.3 km from the venue pin, roughly 19 minutes on foot.
    • Boulangerie & Pâtisserie Oriane, 21 Rte de Genas, Chassieu — opens 06:00 weekdays, 07:00 weekends. ~1.8 km, roughly 28 minutes on foot.
    • Both sit in Chassieu town, not beside the hall doors. For an early wave they are a detour, not a convenience.
    • Hotel breakfast or food bought the day before remains the lower-risk play.

    🏃 RACE MORNING PLAN

    Target being physically inside the venue perimeter about 90 minutes before your wave — not boarding a tram 90 minutes before. On-site registration opens 90 minutes before the first start wave of each division. Chassieu or venue-side hotel: leave 105–90 min before your start. Grange Blanche or Monplaisir: 120 min. Part-Dieu by public transport: 135 min. Presqu'île: 150–135 min. These are deliberately longer than last season's figures — the venue-published 30 minutes from Part-Dieu is a clean off-peak number, not a race-weekend one. Queues form at entrance gates, then athlete check-in, then bag drop, then toilets. Individual start times are normally published around three days out, so a precise plan is a race-week job. Bring a physical photo ID: HYROX does not accept digital copies or photographs at check-in, and you cannot check in on behalf of anyone else.

    ⚠️ MISTAKES TO AVOID

    • Treating a five-day, 26,000-result race like a normal expo visit.
    • Trusting a mapping app's clean 30-minute journey on race morning.
    • Assuming the special-event shuttle carries the same route number as last year.
    • Buying breakfast beside Eurexpo.
    • Arriving at your exact check-in time with no buffer for gate queues.

    TRANSPORT LINKS

    BEST AIRPORT: LYON–SAINT EXUPÉRY AIRPORT (LYS)

    About 20 km east of the city and roughly 20 minutes by car from Eurexpo, with a TGV station attached so rail arrivals work through the same hub.

    Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)

    Main airport, TGV station attached. Rhônexpress to Part-Dieu ~30 min. Taxi to Chassieu ~20–25 min.

    Time to venue: ~20–25 min by car

    LYS Airport → Eurexpo Lyon

    FastestTaxi / rideshare direct to Chassieu~20–25 min| €40–60 estimate; surge risk
    CheapestBus C200 via Genas and Chassieu30–45 min plus walk| Standard TCL fare
    Low stressRhônexpress to Part-Dieu, then T5 on race day~30 min to Part-Dieu| €15.20 single online

    Part-Dieu → Eurexpo Lyon

    RecommendedMetro B to Saxe-Gambetta, Metro D to Grange Blanche, Tram T5 to Eurexpo~30 min off-peak, budget ~45 min race morning| €2.10 single, zones 1–2
    Event shuttleVia Vaulx-en-Velin La Soie — currently listed as N186, older material says N100Varies| Standard TCL fare — verify the route number in race week

    PUBLIC TRANSPORT TIPS

    • Part-Dieu → Eurexpo, the route to lead with: Metro B to Saxe-Gambetta, Metro D to Grange Blanche, Tram T5 to Eurexpo Lyon. Eurexpo publishes ~30 min; budget ~45 min door to door on race morning.
    • The old T3-to-La Soie-plus-shuttle wording is no longer the lead route. Eurexpo's current access page names the major-event shuttle N186 from Vaulx-en-Velin La Soie, while older exhibitor material still says N100 — do not hard-code either for May 2027. Check TCL and the athlete guide in race week.
    • If you do route via Vaulx-en-Velin La Soie, it is a busy multi-modal interchange and travellers repeatedly flag pickpocketing. Keep bags closed and phones away on the platform.
    • TCL now uses a unified zonal tariff. Central Lyon or Chassieu journeys are zones 1–2: single €2.10 (€2.40 on board), valid one hour with unlimited connections, which covers Part-Dieu to Eurexpo on one ticket.
    • 10 journeys zones 1–2 €20.50, 24-hour pass zones 1–2 €7.10, both from 1 September 2026. The €1.60 fare quoted in older guides is the two-adjacent-zones-excluding-zone-1 product and does not apply to normal Lyon journeys.
    • Rhônexpress runs every day of the year including public holidays, roughly 04:25 to midnight, every 15 minutes, about 30 minutes Part-Dieu to airport.

    🚕 Taxi / Ride-hail

    Eurexpo lists around 1,400 taxis serving the venue, with a drop-off area at car park P2. Uber operates in Lyon. Surge around mass arrival and finish windows is a real risk on a race of this size.

    🚗 Driving + Parking

    Eurexpo has 13,000 parking spaces across three entrances, close to the A43 and A46. Driving is viable, particularly from an east-side base. Charges and the correct visitor gate vary by event, so confirm both in the 2027 athlete guide before you commit.

    WHERE TO STAY

    €€

    Best for: The shortest genuine walk to the venue.

    36 Rue des Frères Lumière, Chassieu. On-site restaurant, games room, outdoor pool in season, rated 4.3 from around 1,250 reviews. Tradeoff: reviews note the restaurant does not open every day, which matters if you arrive late on a weekend, and there is nothing to do outside the hotel in the evening. Confirm breakfast start time against your wave.

    ~1.2 km on foot, around 15 min
    Check availability

    €

    Best for: Cost control with parking and a 24-hour desk.

    22 Av. des Frères Montgolfier, Chassieu. A/C, 24-hour reception, buffet breakfast, free private parking, rated 3.7 from around 940 reviews. Correction: this is not under 875 yards from Eurexpo — it is about 1.5 km direct. Tradeoff: lowest-rated of the four picks, with recent reviews flagging cleanliness and front-desk consistency. A functional bed near the venue, not a comfortable one.

    ~1.8 km on foot, around 23 min
    Check availability

    €€€

    Best for: Venue-side logistics plus on-site recovery.

    6 Av. du Progrès, Chassieu. Open 24 hours, on-site spa with pool, restaurant and bar, gym, rated 4.5 from around 1,550 reviews. Tradeoff: reviews report the pool and jacuzzi have not always been up to temperature — do not build your only recovery plan around the hotel spa.

    ~1.9 km on foot, around 23 min
    Check availability

    €€€€

    Best for: A proper city weekend and a spectator-friendly base.

    20 Quai Jules Courmont, Presqu'île. Spa, fitness centre, riverside landmark building, rated 4.6 from around 1,460 reviews. Tradeoff: the worst race-morning choice on the list and the best rest-of-weekend choice. If your wave is early, the extra hour of travel is a genuine cost.

    ~9.4 km — allow 55–70 min on race morning
    Check availability

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    WHERE TO EAT

    Ciao Nonna Gare Part-Dieu

    Athlete Pick
    Pre-race carb dinner

    8 Av. Georges Pompidou, open daily 08:00–22:00, right by Part-Dieu. Predictable pasta, minimal logistics.

    L'Osteria Lyon La Part-Dieu

    Athlete Pick
    Pre-race carb dinner

    133 Rue Servient, open daily 12:00–23:00. Large portions, rated 4.7 from around 7,470 reviews. Book ahead on a race weekend.

    Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse

    Athlete Pick
    Post-race recovery meal

    102 Cours Lafayette. Mon–Sat 07:30–19:30 but Sunday 07:30–13:00 only. If you race Sunday 16 May and finish late morning it will likely be shutting before you arrive — go Saturday instead, or pick somewhere with continuous Sunday service.

    Intermarché SUPER Chassieu

    Athlete Pick
    Supermarket

    28 Rte de Lyon, about 1.0 km from the venue. Mon–Sat 08:30–20:00, Sunday 09:00–12:30. Every supermarket near the venue shuts around 12:30 on Sunday, so buy race-morning carbs and post-race food the previous afternoon.

    Auchan Saint-Priest

    Athlete Pick
    Supermarket

    Zac Du Champ Du Pont. Mon–Sat 08:00–21:30, Sunday 08:30–12:30. Largest range near the venue side.

    THINGS TO DO

    Parc de la Tête d'Or walk

    Pre-Race

    Best easy walk / light shakeout zone in central Lyon. Huge park, lake, low mental load.

    Musée Lumière

    Pre-Race

    Good low-step-count culture option on the east side of the city.

    Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse food scouting

    Pre-Race

    Useful for controlled food scouting, not just sightseeing.

    Presqu'île / Bellecour dinner

    Post-Race

    Easy win for atmosphere without going full tourist trap.

    Confluence district

    Post-Race

    Modern riverfront vibe, drinks, easy spectator-friendly afternoon.

    Fourvière viewpoint

    Post-Race

    Better after the race than before it. Great city payoff, not a pre-race leg tax.

    RACE STRATEGY

    VENUE

    Eurexpo is a large multi-hall indoor venue: flat laps, long sightlines, predictable footing. Lyon now has history — the 2027 course map is not yet published, so treat 2026 as intelligence, not a guarantee.

    COURSE FLOW

    The 2026 course used a repeat-lap instruction: on runs 1 to 8, athletes went 'IN' the second time they reached the IN arch. That means Lyon ran a multi-pass run course rather than a single straight approach into each station. Congestion strategy is now the headline tactical point: do not sit behind a slower runner waiting for a perfect pass, pass decisively when the lane opens then settle, run the shortest legal line without fighting for every centimetre, expect traffic around IN and OUT points, and build your target with a small operational margin rather than assuming clean road-race splits.

    RUN SURFACE

    Assume firm exhibition-hall flooring unless the 2027 map says otherwise. Race in shoes you are happy running hard on a flat unforgiving surface with repeated turns — cushioning matters less than turn stability.

    HEAT

    The variable is athlete density inside a hall, not the Lyon forecast. With waves stacking through the day, later sessions can feel hotter and louder than the outdoor temperature suggests.

    ELEVATION

    Effectively flat. Your losses come from turns, overtaking, roxzone execution and station pacing, not climbing.

    ⚠️ WHERE PEOPLE BLOW UP

    The usual errors apply: SkiErg ego, a first 2 km that is 15 seconds per kilometre too quick, sled heroics, and wall balls turning into a survival event. Lyon adds one more — trying to win back congestion time immediately. If traffic costs you 10 seconds, do not answer with a 20-second surge. Recover it across the next kilometre or accept it.

    HISTORICAL DATA

    TBD

    Athletes (Lyon 2026 (first edition) — 26,314 results across 14 divisions)

    Not published by a source we would cite

    Average Finish Time

    No limit

    Time Cutoff

    Physically yes, operationally it depends. The venue is flat and indoor and the 2026 results prove quick times are possible, but a field this size makes congestion a legitimate variable. PB-capable, not automatically PB-friendly.

    EVENT CONTEXT

    EditionSecond (2027)
    2026 dates20–24 May 2026
    2027 dates12–16 May 2027
    VenueEurexpo, Bd de l'Europe, Chassieu, both years
    2026 athlete results26,314 across 14 divisions
    Largest divisionsDoubles Mixed 6,094 · Doubles Men 5,264 · Doubles Women 4,801
    2026 Pro Men winnerXavier Dufour, 54:48
    2026 Pro Women winner1:04:05
    Data cautionA 47:31 top Open women's result is treated as a data error, not a benchmark
    Fast course verdictPB-capable, not PB-friendly — congestion is the variable

    Source: TrainRox and Rox Lyfe results, Lyon 2026

    RECOVERY SPOTS

    ICE BATHS / COLD PLUNGE

    LÖYLY SPA LYON

    93 Boulevard des Belges, 69006. Finnish saunas and cold bath, rated 5.0 from around 300 reviews. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday; open Thu–Sat 10:00–21:00, Mon and Sun 10:00–18:00. If you race Wednesday 12 May, Löyly is shut — plan a Thursday session instead.

    Best use: Proper hot-cold contrast rather than just a generic spa.

    L'OĀSIS MEÏSŌ LYON

    28 Rue de Condé, 69002. Flotation and massage centre, open daily 08:45–21:30. Earlier versions of this guide described a sauna and ice bath here — confirm current facilities directly when you book.

    Best use: Calmer reset rather than a big spa day.

    SAUNAS & SPAS

    CALICÉO SAINTE-FOY-LÈS-LYON

    Rue Sainte-Barbe, 69110. Large thermal-style baths, open daily 10:00–21:00, Thursday to 22:00. About 12.8 km from the venue, and reviews consistently mention weekend crowding.

    Best use: An extra-day recovery block rather than a same-day plan.

    SPORTS MASSAGE

    • Pre-book everything. With a five-day race and a field this size, same-day availability after your wave is not a safe assumption.
    • Sonora Experiences — 41 Rue de la Bourse, Lyon. Sports massage in central Lyon; best for structured post-race tissue work.

    PHYSIOS NEAR VENUE

    Raphaël Monnier / Saint-Priest area

    86 ter Avenue Jean Jaurès, Saint-Priest. Practical east-side option if something bites before or after race day.

    Killian Piat / Chassieu

    1 Rue des Lilas, Chassieu. Venue-area physio option.

    WEATHER STRATEGY

    LATE-MAY CONDITIONS

    The 2027 race is about a week earlier than the 2026 edition, so treat this as mid-May, not late May. Lyon's May averages sit around 20–21°C by day and 10–11°C overnight, with May among the wetter months and a real thunderstorm risk.

    • Race kit: normal indoor HYROX setup.
    • Travel and waiting: thin hoodie or zip layer you can strip fast.
    • Early wave: light joggers until warm-up.
    • Post-race: dry top on immediately, before you start queueing for anything.

    💧 Hydration

    Indoor hall conditions matter more than the outdoor forecast. Start hydrated and use your normal electrolyte strategy — do not dramatically increase sodium or fluid on the day just because the hall feels warm.

    🏟️ Indoor vs Outdoor

    Outside may feel pleasant. Inside the hall can feel hotter, louder, and more dehydrating than expected, and athlete density matters more than the forecast.

    SHAKEOUT RUN ROUTES

    PARC DE LA TÊTE D'OR LOOP (5KM)

    Boulevard des Belges, 69006. Open daily 06:30–22:30, which covers an early shakeout. Large park with a lake, wide surfaced paths and no traffic crossings once you are inside. Start from the Porte des Enfants du Rhône entrance and use the lake and perimeter lanes. Toilets and water points inside the park.

    PARC DE PARILLY

    36 Bd Emile Bollaert, Bron. Open daily 07:00–20:00. Sports-focused park with running trails, public toilets and drinking fountains. About 4.6 km from the venue, so it is a short transport hop rather than a jog from your hotel.

    🏃 Parkrun

    There was no active parkrun in the Lyon area at the last check — do not build Saturday around it. Recheck closer to the date.

    🏟️ Track Access

    The Parilly complex includes athletics facilities: Stade de Parilly (Allée des Champions, Vénissieux) and Stade du Rhône (50 Rue du Clos Verger, Vénissieux). Public access is not guaranteed and depends on club bookings — contact ahead rather than turning up.

    Tête d'Or: smooth park paths, very safe in daytime. Parilly: more sports-focused, good for strides and drills. Both have toilets and water points.

    GYMS NEAR VENUE

    CROSSFIT / FUNCTIONAL

    CROSSFIT GENAS

    3 Rue Louis Lachenal, Genas. About 3.2 km from the venue, rated 5.0 from around 120 reviews. Limited Sunday hours.

    CROSSFIT LYON

    12 Rue Jean Carmet, Saint-Priest. Weekdays 07:00–21:00, Saturday 10:00–13:30, closed Sunday. Reviews confirm drop-ins are welcomed. About 3.7 km.

    CROSSFIT MADEC SAINT-PRIEST

    119 Rte d'Heyrieux, Saint-Priest — note the address has changed. Split hours, closed Sunday. Reviews mention HYROX-specific sessions.

    COMMERCIAL GYMS

    Fitness Park Saint-Priest

    220 Rte de Grenoble, Saint-Priest

    Open 06:00–23:00 daily. About 1.7 km from the venue, the closest option, rated 4.8 from around 1,730 reviews.

    Basic Fit Saint-Priest

    196 Rte de Grenoble, Saint-Priest

    Open 24 hours. Good for a treadmill loosener or a 20-minute flush session.

    Contact any of these before race week about drop-in policy. You want a 20-minute primer, not a negotiation at reception.

    ESSENTIALS — RACE WEEKEND OPS

    SUPERMARKETS

    Intermarché SUPER Chassieu

    28 Rte de Lyon, Chassieu

    Closest to the venue at ~1.0 km. Mon–Sat 08:30–20:00, Sunday 09:00–12:30.

    Market Chassieu

    44 Rte de Genas, Chassieu

    Mon–Sat 08:30–19:30, Sunday 09:00–12:30.

    Auchan Saint-Priest

    Zac Du Champ Du Pont, Saint-Priest

    Largest range. Mon–Sat 08:00–21:30, Sunday 08:30–12:30. Every venue-side supermarket shuts around 12:30 on Sunday.

    PHARMACIES

    Pharmacie Côté Golf

    28 Rte de Lyon, Chassieu

    Closest to the venue at ~1.0 km. Weekdays 09:00–13:00 and 15:00–19:00, Saturday 09:00–12:30. Closed Sunday.

    Aprium Pharmacie du Centre

    6 Rue de la République, Chassieu

    Backup. Weekdays 08:30–12:30 and 14:30–19:30. Closed Sunday — France runs a rotating pharmacie de garde for Sundays and public holidays, so find the on-duty pharmacy through your hotel desk before you need it.

    SPORTS SHOPS

    Decathlon Lyon Bron Saint Exupéry

    332 Av. Général de Gaulle, Bron. Mon–Sat 09:00–20:00, about 1.8 km from the venue. Closed Sunday, so there is no venue-side panic-buy option on a Sunday race day.

    🆘 "OH NO" KIT CHECKLIST

    Blister plastersElectrolyte tabsTapeAnti-chafeSpare lacesBasic pain reliefBackup socksMini carb snackSecond bottle

    VENUE DAY TIMELINE

    T-4:00Wake. Nothing new, nothing clever.
    T-3:15Breakfast: tested carbs plus your normal caffeine
    T-2:15Leave a Part-Dieu hotel. Presqu'île, leave now or earlier.
    T-1:45Leave a Chassieu or venue-side hotel
    T-1:30Target arrival inside the venue perimeter
    T-1:15Check-in, bag drop, toilet, work out where the start pen is
    T-0:45Progressive warm-up. Build, do not empty.
    T-0:20Final toilet and fluids
    T-0:10Stop wandering. Stand still, breathe, rehearse the first kilometre.
    T-0:00RACE — controlled first 2 km
    +0:15Walk, fluids, dry top on
    +0:30 to +1:00Carbs and protein
    +1:30 onwardProper meal, then your pre-booked recovery slot

    SPECTATOR GUIDE

    BEST VIEWING ZONES

    • Run-course pass-through points, where you will see your athlete most often.
    • Sled push and pull, burpee broad jumps and wall balls — highest drama, highest noise value.
    • Any wider or elevated hall section, if the 2027 layout has one.

    FAMILY LOGISTICS

    • Expo halls handle prams better than tight arenas, and Eurexpo's halls are all ground level.
    • Expect long indoor periods, sustained noise and limited seating.
    • Use toilets before the busiest race windows rather than during them.
    • Bring water and snacks in.
    • Spectator tickets are sold separately. To enter the hall before your check-in window, HYROX directs you via the Spectators Desk with your ticket and ID.

    📍 MEET-UP PLAN

    Agree it before anyone enters the building. With a field this size, 'outside the finish' is not a plan. Pick a named external landmark or a specific entrance, set a clock time, and agree a backup point and time in case phones or signal fail.

    BUDGET CALCULATOR

    Line itemLow (€)Mid (€)High (€)
    Flights / rail€80–180€150–300€250–500
    Accommodation (per night)€70–120€140–230€280–450
    Local transport (per day)€8–20€10–25€20–60
    Food (per day)€20–40€40–70€70–140
    Race extras / coffee / snacks€10–20€15–30€25–50
    Recovery€0–40€30–90€70–180

    ESTIMATED TOTALS

    2 nights:~€208–420/~€525–975/~€1,075–1,830
    4 nights:~€404–860/~€955–1,735/~€1,965–3,470

    PACKING CHECKLIST

    RACE KIT

    • Race shoes
    • Backup laces
    • Race socks
    • HYROX outfit
    • Sports bra / compression wear if used
    • Watch / HR strap
    • Towel

    WARM UP

    • Light hoodie or zip layer
    • Joggers / shorts
    • Warm-up tee
    • Skipping rope / mini band
    • Throwaway layer if you like one pre-start

    RECOVERY

    • Sliders
    • Dry shirt
    • Electrolytes
    • Protein / recovery drink
    • Anti-chafe
    • Blister plasters
    • Tape
    • Massage ball / mini roller
    • Compression socks if used

    NUTRITION

    • Pre-race breakfast carbs
    • Backup carb snack
    • Emergency carbs
    • Gels only if tested
    • Water bottle
    • Sodium/electrolyte tabs

    TRAVEL

    • Physical photo ID (digital copies are not accepted at check-in)
    • Race confirmation
    • Passport
    • Phone charger / battery pack
    • Card + small cash
    • Any regular medication
    • Basic pain relief
    • Phone charger / battery pack
    • Card + small cash
    • Meds
    • Earplugs
    • Sleep mask

    SAMPLE RACE WEEKEND ITINERARY

    1

    DAY 1: ARRIVAL & PREP

    • Arrive via LYS → Rhônexpress to Part-Dieu or taxi to Chassieu hotel
    • Supermarket run before 12:30 if it is a Sunday — race-morning carbs, electrolytes, post-race food
    • Easy Parc de la Tête d'Or shakeout, or Musée Lumière for a low-step-count afternoon
    • Carb dinner at Ciao Nonna or L'Osteria Part-Dieu, lay out kit and your physical photo ID, early night
    2

    DAY 2: RACE DAY

    • Wake T-4:00. Hotel breakfast or food bought the day before.
    • Leave Part-Dieu T-2:15 or Chassieu T-1:45; be inside the perimeter by T-1:30
    • RACE — controlled first 2 km, pass decisively, do not chase seconds lost to traffic
    • Fluids, carbs, protein and a dry top immediately after
    • Recovery meal — remember Les Halles closes 13:00 on Sunday
    • Pre-booked Löyly or L'Oāsis Meïsō slot (Löyly is closed Tuesday and Wednesday)
    3

    DAY 3: RECOVERY & EXPLORE

    • Sleep in, hotel breakfast
    • Calicéo Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon for a longer recovery block
    • Light Presqu'île / Bellecour or Confluence wander, Fourvière viewpoint if legs allow
    • Dinner in Presqu'île, then depart — or shop Saturday if you are extending into the Monday holiday

    LOCAL RULES & EMERGENCY INFO

    Tipping

    Service is included in France. Rounding up is normal, heavy tipping is not expected.

    Cash vs card

    Card is widely accepted. Carry a little cash for small purchases.

    Sunday and public holiday closures

    This is the big one for 2027. Race Sunday, 16 May, is Pentecost Sunday, and Monday 17 May 2027 is a French national public holiday (Lundi de Pentecôte). Banks, post offices and many shops close, food retail is restricted, and around three quarters of employees do not work. Pharmacies run an on-duty rota, while transport and emergency services operate normally and Rhônexpress runs on public holidays. If you are extending into Monday, do your shopping on Saturday.

    EMERGENCY INFO

    112

    General emergency

    15

    SAMU / medical

    17

    Police

    18

    Fire

    Hospital: Hôpital privé de l'Est Lyonnais, urgent care department, 140 Rue André Lwoff, 69800 Saint-Priest — open 24 hours, about 2.4 km from the venue.

    Pharmacy: Pharmacie Côté Golf, 28 Rte de Lyon, Chassieu is closest but closed Sunday. Aprium Pharmacie du Centre, 6 Rue de la République, Chassieu is the backup, also closed Sunday — use the pharmacie de garde rota via your hotel desk.

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