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Health Trail of the Gilles Laforêt Sports Complex

Chaponnay, Rhône

Verified on 07/12/2026

Distance 1.5 km
Elevation –
Duration 50 min
Stations 14

With the exercise stations. Without them: 20 min walking, 10 min running.

Technical information

Distance
1.5 km
Stations
14
Duration
About 50 min including the exercise stationsWith the exercise stations. Without them: 20 min walking, 10 min running.
City
Chaponnay (69)

Description

Health trail set up at the Gilles Laforêt sports complex in Chaponnay. The circuit runs on natural ground, alongside the sports fields and the stadium. It connects about fifteen exercise stations along a loop of approximately 1.5 kilometers. Here, you will find fixed bars, parallel bars, a balance beam, a horizontal ladder, a pole, and wall bars. Access is free year-round.

The Health Trail of the Gilles Laforêt Sports Complex trail is 1.5 km and has 14 stations. It is located in Chaponnay, in the department of Rhône.

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Stations along the trail

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Warm-up

Start with five to ten minutes of brisk walking. Loosen your shoulders, hips and ankles with small gentle movements to get your body ready for the effort.

  • Balance beam
    How to do it : Balance beam

    How to do it

    Montez à une extrémité de la poutre. Avancez pas à pas en regardant droit devant vous. Écartez légèrement les bras pour vous équilibrer. Traversez jusqu'au bout sans poser le pied au sol.

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  • Pull-up bar
    How to do it : Pull-up bar

    How to do it

    Attrapez la barre, mains écartées de la largeur des épaules. Tirez sur les bras pour monter le menton vers la barre. Redescendez lentement, bras tendus.

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  • Parallel bars
    How to do it : Parallel bars

    How to do it

    Placez-vous en appui, bras tendus entre les deux barres. Fléchissez les bras pour descendre le buste. Remontez en poussant sur les mains.

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  • Monkey bars
    How to do it : Monkey bars

    How to do it

    Attrapez le premier barreau et laissez le corps se suspendre. Avancez en saisissant les barreaux un à un. Gardez un léger gainage pour limiter le balancement.

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  • Push-up bar
    How to do it : Push-up bar

    How to do it

    Saisissez la barre, mains écartées de la largeur des épaules. Corps gainé, fléchissez les bras pour approcher la poitrine de la barre. Repoussez jusqu'à tendre les bras.

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  • Climbing pole
    How to do it : Climbing pole

    How to do it

    Saisissez le mât haut au-dessus de la tête. Serrez le mât entre vos pieds ou vos jambes. Montez en alternant poussée des jambes et traction des bras.

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  • Wall bars
    How to do it : Wall bars

    How to do it

    Saisissez un barreau à hauteur adaptée. Suspendez-vous ou calez les pieds selon l'exercice choisi. Gardez le corps gainé pendant le mouvement.

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Cool-down

Finish with a few minutes of slow walking. Gently stretch your legs, back and arms, holding each position for a few seconds without forcing.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does this trail take?
Allow about 20 min on foot without stopping. With the exercise stations, allow about 50 min.
How many exercise stations does this trail have, and which ones?
The trail has 14 stations.
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Author : Mickaël LEBRET