Garonne Glide: Riverside & Green Spaces Run

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Here we have a calm run along the Garonne and through green city parks shows a quieter side of Bordeaux. Long car-free paths and waterfront views make for an uninterrupted workout, with historic sights mixed in with the natural scenery.

Along the way

Miroir d'eau / Place de la BourseBegin your run at this iconic reflective pool, offering a stunning backdrop of the Place de la Bourse and direct access to wide, car-free riverside paths along

Esplanade des QuinconcesRun past one of Europe's largest city squares, providing vast open spaces and connecting the riverside to the city's green avenues, perfect for an unobstructed

Jardin PublicEmbrace the tranquility of this beautiful 18th-century public garden, featuring shaded paths and lush greenery, a perfect urban oasis for a refreshing run.

Quai des ChartronsContinue your riverside journey along these wide promenades, offering expansive views of the Garonne and historic merchant houses, ideal for long, uninterrupted

Pont de PierreCross this historic stone bridge, a car-free marvel that provides breathtaking panoramic views of both banks of the Garonne, a key point to complete your loop.

Quai RichelieuComplete your loop along this vibrant quay, enjoying the final stretch of wide, pedestrian-friendly path with views leading back towards your starting point at

The route

Distance5.1 km

Walking≈ 1 h 11

Running≈ 32 min

Climb↑ 33 m

RouteCircular

A 5.1 km circular route from Bordeaux to walk, run or cycle, with 33 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 33 m in total

Before you go

StartMiroir d'eau / Place de la Bourse, Place de la Bourse, 33000 BordeauxOpen the start in Maps →

FinishBack where you started

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