8 team building ideas in and around Lyon
Looking for a team building activity in Lyon that breaks the usual mould? Start-ups in Confluence, mid-sized companies in Part-Dieu or big groups in Gerland: here is our selection of 8 activities we have tested and approved to bring your teams together, outdoors or indoors.
1. Treasure hunt in the Traboules with Qui Veut Pister
Qui Veut Pister runs scripted urban rallies through Vieux Lyon or the Croix-Rousse. The principle: walk the secret Lyonnais passages as a team, solve puzzles tied to local heritage, and meet at the finish line to compare scores.
The format mixes walking outside, local culture and competitive spirit. It works well for teams who want to stay in town while stepping away from the office.
2. Immersive TV-style quiz at Quiz Room
Quiz Room sets your teams at podiums with buzzers, lights and jingles, like a real TV studio. Questions can be customised (general culture, in-house anecdotes, work topics). Two rooms in Lyon: Confluence and Part-Dieu.
The activity brings people together because it needs no physical skill. It works well as an ice-breaker for a group that does not know each other yet, or as evening entertainment after a seminar.
3. Sensory journey in the dark at Sensas
Sensas Lyon runs offbeat team challenges in Vaise, with some sections played in total darkness. The 5 senses get a workout, the let-go is real. Part of the proceeds goes to a charity, which adds a solidarity angle to the outing.
It is a good option if you are after an original team activity in Lyon, with a CSR touch and a short format (around 1h30).
4. Cooking workshop at L'Atelier des Chefs
Lyon, capital of gastronomy: might as well make the most of it. L'Atelier des Chefs runs brigade-style classes led by a professional chef. You cook a menu together, then sit down to share the result.
A cooking workshop is the friendly option par excellence. It suits teams who prefer warmth to competition, and mid-sized groups (10-20 people).
5. Axe throwing at L'Hachez-vous
L'Hachez-vous runs a venue in Lyon 3 where you try axe throwing on targets, with instructors. The activity looks dramatic but stays very accessible, even for beginners.
It is the ideal release after an intense project or a busy quarter. The offbeat angle creates memories and friendly competition between colleagues.
6. Gourmet food tour with Praline et Rosette
Praline et Rosette runs gourmet walks across the Presqu'île and Vieux Lyon: pralines, charcuterie, cheese, wine, chocolate, all from selected local producers.
The walk + tasting format helps informal chat. Colleagues talk while walking, without the formality of a long sit-down meal. A good option for teams who value conviviality.
7. Workshop with a Lyon artisan via Wecandoo
Wecandoo connects companies with local artisans: brewing, ceramics, leather, terrarium-making and more. The workshop takes place in the artisan's own workshop.
Each participant leaves with their own creation, which keeps the memory of the day alive. The activity celebrates local know-how and sparks creativity in a workshop setting.
8. Outdoor escape game in the Vercors
Just 1h30 from Lyon by the A48, the Vercors offers a playground that is the opposite of the usual dark rooms. With the Pied Vert outdoor escape game, your team sets out to find the legendary chest of Count Bois Bubar, deep in the forest. The puzzles are solved together, never alone: cooperation, listening and collective intelligence are the real keys.
It is the right option if you want to truly step away from the office setting. Fresh air, the quiet of the forest and shared effort create a cohesion that four walls won't reproduce. Count half a day, from 8 to 50 participants, led by state-qualified mountain leaders.
Depending on the season, Pied Vert offers variants: snowshoe escape game in winter, fire challenge (orienteering plus old-school fire-lighting), or the life-size strategy game Totem Guardians for larger groups.
How to choose your team building?
It depends on what you are after. For a quick indoor ice-breaker, the quiz (Quiz Room) or the sensory journey (Sensas) do the job. For a friendly moment around a table, cooking or the food tour are safe bets.
If the goal is to really disconnect from daily routine and create a strong collective experience, you have to leave Lyon. The Vercors is 1h30 away, and outdoor activities (forest escape game, winter igloo building, wolf tracking) offer a change of scene that the city cannot match. For logistics, we recommend partner restaurants and accommodation on site. The Pied Vert leaders build tailor-made programmes for 2 to 80 participants, fitting the season and the level of your group.
