The temperatures are getting cooler, the trees are changing colour and the leaves are crunching underfoot: there's no doubt about it, autumn has arrived. Although this time of year is synonymous with melancholy and the desire to stay on the sofa seems irresistible, it's nevertheless the ideal season to go for a run and enjoy the autumn colours and light. JOOKS invites you to discover its most beautiful autumn routes, from Japan to Sweden, via Brazil.
Kyoto
Spring in Kyoto is renowned for its beauty, but Japan's former imperial capital is at its most colourful in autumn. Thousands of tourists, both Japanese and foreign, flock here every year to see the koyo, the reddening of the maple leaves that symbolise autumn in the archipelago. Make the most of this magnificent spectacle with our route The former imperial capital, which will take you to the most beautiful koyo spots in Kyoto, from the Eikan-dō temple to the Philosophy Trail.
New York City
Autumn in New York is the time to admire the Halloween decorations, marvel at the Thanksgiving parade or watch the NBA or NHL championships resume. But it's also the most spectacular time of year to explore Central Park, the green lung of the Big Apple. With our route Exploring Central Park, let yourself be enchanted by the autumn colours of the trees as you explore the paths of the most visited park in the United States.
London
Autumn has arrived, and with it the warm spiced cider, the copper-coloured trees and the softening light. The summer tourist crowds have deserted London's streets and the British capital has regained its tranquillity. Ideal conditions for exploring the city on foot and discovering London's many districts in a different light. Our route Camden will take you to the heart of this popular and atypical district and along the Regents' canal, magnificent at this time of year. On the programme: waterside houses, beautifully decorated barges and street art, all in the colours of autumn.
Montreal
Canadian autumn is world-famous, and for good reason. The colourful season offers an incredible spectacle with its palette of yellows and oranges, embellished by the blazing red of the maples. And while the country's many parks and forests make the most of nature and colour, the cities are no exception, and Montreal is no exception. Our route From the Old Port to Mount Royal will allow you to admire the gradation of autumn colours from the heights of the city to the banks of the St Lawrence.
Munich
In Munich, autumn rhymes with Oktoberfest. The Oktoberfest is the biggest event of the year in the Bavarian capital. It runs from September to October and attracts several million visitors every year. But Munich in autumn has much more to offer. With its many parks and privileged location on the banks of the River Isar, Germany's secret capital offers magnificent backdrops for runners and other walkers. Take a stroll through Munich's largest park, surrounded by lakes and golden trees, with our route Englischer Garten.
Bruges
Bruges is beautiful in any season, but autumn lends it a special charm. With its canals, cobbled streets and magnificent medieval houses, the capital of West Flanders is enhanced by the autumn light and invites you to take a stroll. Take advantage of the calm of the off-season and the Indian summer to visit one of Belgium's most beautiful cities. The Venice of the North will reveal itself to you thanks to our route of the same name, which will take you on a tour of the Belgian city's treasures.
Stockholm
Although Sweden is renowned for its rather harsh climate, the country as a whole enjoys a temperate climate. In autumn, the air is cool and the days get shorter, but the temperatures are still mild. Nature puts on its autumn coat and Stockholm, with its many parks and gardens, is bursting with colour. Thanks to our route The Green City, you can explore the Swedish capital and admire these gradations of autumn colour, passing through almost exclusively green spaces.
For those of you who are a little more chilly, we have also included routes in towns where the autumn temperatures are milder:
Seville
Although it never really gets cold in Andalusia, summers in Seville are very hot, even scorching. With the arrival of autumn, the crowds of tourists leave the city and the temperatures start to ease. The off-season is therefore the ideal time to discover the Andalusian capital. From the cathedral and its famous Giralda to the Plaza de España, The Pearl of Andalusia route will take you through the picturesque streets of the city, to see its most beautiful monuments.
Marrakech
For a taste of autumn with the flavour of a summer that never ends, head for Marrakech. The red city is the ideal destination for those wishing to escape the greyness of autumn in Europe. Bright colours, spicy scents, bustling streets... everything is there to awaken the senses and fill walkers with wonder. Let yourself be seduced by the treasures of Marrakech by taking our route The Red City, which will take you from the Medina to the Menara.
Rio de Janeiro
The months of September to November don't correspond to autumn in the southern hemisphere, but it's the perfect time to escape the cold and humidity of the other half of the globe and discover the Cidade Maravilhosa. The temperatures are warm but not too hot, the sky is azure and the atmosphere is summery. It's time for a trip to the water's edge with our route A Run by the Water, which will guide you along the banks of the Rodrigo de Freitas lagoon, before taking you to two of the world's most beautiful beaches: Copacabana and Ipanema.
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