Rhône, France · Rhône valley
Lyon
Every ice event is held in Lyon. It is the only urban venue of these Games and by far the easiest to reach: two hours from Paris by high-speed train, an international airport, a metro system.
Events hosted here
| Ice hockey | Olympic |
| Curling | Olympic |
| Figure skating | Olympic |
| Short track | Olympic |
| Para ice hockey | Paralympic |
| Wheelchair curling | Paralympic |
The day-by-day schedule has not yet been published by the organisers. This page will be updated as soon as it is. The Olympic Winter Games run from 1 to 17 February 2030, the Paralympic Winter Games from 1 to 10 March 2030.
Getting there
| Mode | Detail |
|---|---|
| Rail | Station: Lyon Part-Dieu |
| Air | Lyon-Saint-Exupéry — 30 min by road |
| Air | Genève — 1 h 45 by road |
Journey times are indicative, excluding winter driving conditions and any event-day traffic restrictions, which have not yet been announced.
Where to stay
Lyon has big-city hotel stock, which makes it the most rational base for anyone combining ice events with mountain day trips.
The resort for the rest of the winter
Lyon is excellent in winter: the traboules of Vieux-Lyon, the Fourvière hill, and a density of celebrated restaurants unmatched in France outside Paris.
Partner link
Ski hire — Skis, boots and lift passes booked ahead, usually cheaper than at the counter.
In short
- 6 events hosted in the Lyon.
- Rail access via Lyon Part-Dieu.
- Suggested base for the valley: Lyon.
- Booking accommodation with free cancellation remains the only sensible strategy at this stage.