Paris: The Hill Workout

Paris
The Hill Workout
Distance: about 7.5 miles, about 12 km
Start and Finish: Jules Joffrin Métro Station

Montmarte is usually known for the artists and Sacre Couer, but locals see it more for the vibrant and beautiful neighborhood that it also represents. The bonus about enjoying this run is Buttes Chaumont, which is an even 2 km loop around the perimeter with excellent hill training; not too steep but a good challenge. There is a nice lake there to keep you distracted from your burning quads! From there, the loop passes via the Canal St. Martin to another park; Parc de la Villette. And you were wondering about fresh air in big cities...it's all about the parks.

- Starting at Jules Joffrin Métro Station, run south for two blocks to Rue Marcadet and make a left.
- Take that all the way to the water and cross over at Rue de Crimée. That street will take you straight to the first park: Parc des Buttes Chaumont. This is where there a good hills and feel free to stop there and concentrate on repeating that loop as much as you want.
- Otherwise after a lap or two, head back the way you came towards the rive but this time don't cross. Make a right and stay on Quai de la Marne until Parc de la Villette. Take a left there on Galerie de la Villette (or explore the park) and make another left at the Geode theater on Cambrial.
- Keep to the right and the road veers into Rue Curial, then Gaston Tessier, and once you cross a big street, Rue de l'Evangile. Stay on that until you reach a 6 way intersection and take a left down Rue Pajol. That will bring you back to Riquet, which is the same as Marcadet (the first big street you were on). Take that back to starting point.

Posted by ClimbCraz