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Lyon Dachshund Walk: Hot Gone at Parc de la Tête d'Or, June 14

Lyon is about to move to the rhythm of short legs. On June 14, 2026, hundreds of dachshunds and their owners are expected at Parc de la Tête d'Or for the first edition of the Hot Gone, a friendly, charity-driven group walk entirely dedicated to the sausage dog. Whether you own a dachshund or simply love the breed, this event is for you.

🗓️ Quick Facts — Hot Gone Lyon 2026

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Location Parc de la Tête d'Or — Lyon, 6th arrondissement
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Date Sunday, June 14, 2026
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Time Starting at 10 a.m.
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Route 1.7 mi (2.8 km) around the lake
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Admission Free and open to everyone — with or without a dachshund
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Partner charities Teckels Sans Doux Foyer + SPA de Lyon et du Sud-Est

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🌭 What Is the Hot Gone?

The Hot Gone is the first big dachshund-themed walk held in Lyon. Started by Anne-Flore Baron, a devoted fan of the breed, the event brings together dachshund owners, families and curious onlookers for a group stroll of 1.7 miles (2.8 km) around the lake at Parc de la Tête d'Or.

The name is a delightful pun: "hot dog" (the American nickname for the dachshund) + "gone" (the Lyon dialect word for a kid, a local, a youngster). A 100% Lyonnais name for a 100% dachshund event. What can you expect? No stopwatch, no competition, just one big parade of sausage dogs in one of the most beautiful parks in France, with their overjoyed owners and bystanders who melt on the spot.

✅ You don't need a dachshund to take part. The event is open to everyone: families, curious folks, and dog lovers of every breed. If you want to spend a Sunday morning smiling, you've found your plan.

The event comes at a good moment: the dachshund made it into the top 10 favorite dog breeds in France in 2025, according to the French national kennel club, and its social media community is one of the most active in the French dog world. The Hot Gone taps into that enthusiasm to create something joyful, inclusive and useful.

📍 The Day's Schedule

The Hot Gone is designed as a full morning of dachshund festivities, not just a walk. Here is what is planned:

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10 a.m. — Group Walk Kicks Off

Meet at Parc de la Tête d'Or for the start of the 1.7-mile (2.8 km) loop around the lake. Relaxed pace, friendly atmosphere, no elevation change, and flat terrain suitable for every dachshund size (standard, miniature, Kaninchen) and every age, puppies included. Bring a leash, since park rules require one on the paths.

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Charity Items in Exchange for a Donation

Charity items will be offered to participants in exchange for a free-will donation, with every cent going to the two partner organizations: Teckels Sans Doux Foyer and the SPA de Lyon et du Sud-Est (the Lyon animal protection society). It's a way to go home with a keepsake while supporting dachshunds waiting for a family.

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The Photo Invasion

Hundreds of dachshunds on the loose in the most beautiful park in Lyon on a June Sunday morning means gorgeous light and endless subjects. Bring a charged battery. And expect whole rows of unusable photos because your dachshund looked away at the exact moment you clicked.

⚠️ Safety reminder for your dachshund during the walk: the terrain at Parc de la Tête d'Or is flat and ideal, but a crowd of dogs can cause intense excitement. Make sure your dachshund doesn't jump onto low walls, benches or barriers in the heat of the moment. Impulsive jumping is one of the leading causes of disc herniation in this breed, even at a festive event.

🤝 A Charity Event for Abandoned Dachshunds

The Hot Gone is more than a festive gathering. It has a concrete mission: supporting dachshunds who haven't yet found their family. The two partner organizations work for them every day.

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Teckels Sans Doux Foyer

A rescue group entirely dedicated to the breed, specializing in taking in, protecting and rehoming abandoned or struggling dachshunds. Their network of foster families and detailed knowledge of the breed let them place each dachshund with the family that truly suits it. A valuable organization for a breed whose particularities (fragile back, clingy temperament, specific needs) call for an informed adoption.

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SPA de Lyon et du Sud-Est

A long-standing animal protection organization in Lyon, it takes in hundreds of dogs of all breeds every year while they wait for adoption. Your presence at the Hot Gone and your donations directly help fund their veterinary care, food and responsible-adoption awareness campaigns.

🌍 The Legacy of the Paris Sausage Walk

The Hot Gone didn't come out of nowhere. It follows in the footsteps of the Paris Sausage Walk, the Paris event that gathered more than 2,000 dachshunds in 2025 and showed that a breed-themed walk could become a cultural phenomenon in its own right.

The concept is simple and universal: bring together people who share a passion for a one-of-a-kind dog, in a setting that is accessible, free and welcoming. No podium, no pushy sponsors, no artificial show. Just sausages on legs and humans smiling.

📍 Why Lyon Is the Perfect City for This Event

Lyon is no stranger to the dachshund world. In November 2025, the city hosted the Teckel Day organized by Brigand (the dog concept store on the Presqu'île), which drew nearly 150 dachshunds and 500 participants. Lyon's community of dachshund lovers is active, organized and ready for a bigger event. With its exceptional setting at Parc de la Tête d'Or and its charity angle, the Hot Gone naturally aims higher.

🎒 How to Get There and Prepare

To make the most of the day with your dachshund, here are a few practical tips.

Topic Dachshund-Specific Tips
🚇 Transportation Parc de la Tête d'Or is reachable by Lyon's public transit (TCL, tram line T1 toward Cité Internationale). Public transit is the better choice: parking is limited on Sunday mornings and the event is likely to draw a crowd.
🎽 Dachshund Gear Choose a harness over a collar. A harness doesn't compress the trachea and spreads the pull across the chest, which is far better for a dachshund's back on a long walk.
💧 Water 1.7 miles (2.8 km) in June is modest, but still bring water for your dachshund if the day is hot. Smooth-coated dachshunds are especially sensitive to heat.
🐾 Leash Required in Parc de la Tête d'Or. Opt for a short leash (3–5 ft / 1–1.5 m) in the crowd to keep control, since some dachshunds can be reactive around other dogs.
📱 Identification Check that the contact details on your dachshund's microchip are up to date before the event. With hundreds of excited dogs around, escapes (rare but possible) are much easier to handle when ID is in order.
💊 Anxiety If your dachshund is sensitive to crowds or noise, honestly assess whether he will be comfortable. Some dachshunds love this kind of stimulating environment; others find it stressful. Know your dog.
✅ No dachshund? Come anyway. The Hot Gone is open to everyone: spectators, families, photographers, the curious. Watching hundreds of sausage dogs parade through Parc de la Tête d'Or on a June morning is the kind of sight that makes you want to adopt a dachshund. Or at least smile for an hour.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About the Hot Gone Lyon

Do I need a dachshund to take part in the Hot Gone?
No, the event is open to everyone. You can come to enjoy the spectacle, support the partner charities, or simply spend a lovely Sunday morning at Parc de la Tête d'Or. If you own another dog, you can bring him along too. Friendliness is on the program.
Is there an admission fee?
No, admission to the Hot Gone is completely free. Charity items will be offered in exchange for a free-will donation, and all contributions will go to Teckels Sans Doux Foyer and the SPA de Lyon et du Sud-Est.
Can my 4-month-old dachshund puppy take part?
A 4-month-old puppy can join a 1.7-mile (2.8 km) walk on flat terrain, as long as you follow the rule of 5 minutes of exercise per month of age (so 20 minutes maximum at that age). If your puppy tires, carry him for the end of the route. Don't let him jump on obstacles or roughhouse with other dogs, as his growth plates stay open until 10–12 months.
Can my 10-year-old senior dachshund come?
Yes, if your vet has not flagged any contraindication. 1.7 miles (2.8 km) on flat ground is still manageable for a senior in good shape. Watch for fatigue, bring water, and don't hesitate to carry him or head home early if you sense he is dragging his paws. The main risk for a senior is crowd excitement, which can lead to sudden movements, so stay alert.
How do I get to Parc de la Tête d'Or?
The park is reachable from the Cité Internationale station (T1) or from many bus lines. If you drive, there are parking lots around the park, but they will fill up quickly on an event Sunday morning. Public transit is strongly recommended, and your dachshund will be accepted on TCL if he is in a carrier or on a leash.
Will there be more editions of the Hot Gone?
This is the first edition. Given the enthusiasm around the breed and the concept (attendance at the Paris Sausage Walk has exploded year after year), Lyon has a good chance of having an annual event on its hands. We'll see whether the first edition lives up to the hopes, but with hundreds of dachshunds at Parc de la Tête d'Or, the baseline is already very high.

The Hot Gone is proof that the dachshund community isn't just big: it's active, creative and generous. A free charity walk in one of the most beautiful parks in Lyon, with hundreds of sausage dogs in the June sunshine: it's hard to dream of a better Sunday morning. See you on June 14 at Parc de la Tête d'Or. In the meantime, find all our tips for preparing your dachshund for crowded outings, especially our guide to the dachshund's temperament and our selection of accessories for safe outings.

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