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Sporting Trail of the Porte Dorée

Paris, Paris

Verified on 09/23/2026

Distance 2.1 km
Elevation –
Duration 1 h 00
Stations 15

With the exercise stations. Without them: 30 min walking, 15 min running.

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Distance
2.1 km
Stations
15
Duration
About 1 h 00 including the exercise stationsWith the exercise stations. Without them: 30 min walking, 15 min running.
City
Paris (75)

Description

Free access sports course in the Bois de Vincennes, in Paris. The loop is 2,100 meters long and features fifteen exercise stations installed along the paths, under the trees. You will find a horizontal ladder, fixed bars, parallel bars, an abdominal bench, a slalom course, a balance beam, and hurdles. Three entrances provide access to the course: Porte Dorée, Porte de Charenton, and the intersection of Avenue de Gravelle and Avenue de Saint-Maurice. Access is free year-round.

The Sporting Trail of the Porte Dorée trail is 2.1 km and has 15 stations. It is located in Paris, in the department of Paris.

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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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  • Slalom
    How to do it : Slalom

    How to do it

    Partez du premier poteau. Contournez chaque poteau en alternant les côtés. Gardez le buste bas dans les changements de direction.

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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 30 min on foot without stopping. With the exercise stations, allow about 1 h 00.
How many exercise stations does this trail have, and which ones?
The trail has 15 stations.
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Author : Mickaël LEBRET