Tour de Paris

We’re not talking about tourism when we say you’re going to run the Tour de Paris… You will literally run all the way around the French capital.

You’ll discover Paris like you’ve never seen it before — or rediscover it like you’ve never run it before.

The concept? An urban trail orienteering race following the tracks of the GR75. No marked course: only red and white waymarks and hidden clues along the way to guide you.

Solo, duo or relay team of five — 50 kilometers are on the menu for this final day of May. Starting from La Villette, smartphone in hand, you’ll need to scan QR codes to validate your route.

You’ll embark on a 50 km journey around the city, passing through the Bois de Vincennes, Bois de Boulogne, green corridors, and the Petite Ceinture, more than 50 Parisian parks, and many little-known landmarks. To gain some elevation, you’ll wander through the charming neighborhood of Montmartre and climb all the way up to the Sacré-Cœur Basilica to enjoy the sunset and one of the most beautiful views in Paris.

Rediscover the joy of progressing waymark after waymark, following a living route, and turning a simple run into a true exploration — that’s the experience awaiting you on the Tour de Paris adventure.

Ready to take on the challenge of this new running concept?

More info at www.tour-de-paris.fr