OPERATIONAL BRIEF: DÉCINES-CHARPIEU
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LAST UPDATED: 04/11 12:00 AM
Lyon is gastronomic capital. Beer €6.00-€8.00. Inside Groupama: €7.00 (Ninkasi beer often served). Cashless.
LAST UPDATED: 19/01 10:08 AM
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LAST UPDATED: 05/11 8:00 AM
UPCOMING OPERATIONS IN DÉCINES-CHARPIEU
OPERATIONAL MAP
Stadium access – Groupama Stadium
GETTING TO THE GROUND
Tram T7 to 'Décines OL Vallée' or Tram T3 to 'Décines Grand Large' (+10 min walk). Matchday Shuttles (Navettes) from Vaulx-en-Velin La Soie.
Warning: You MUST book a tram ticket/access pass online in advance. Standard TCL tickets might not work for express shuttles.
World-class venue. Away fans in Upper Tier, North-East Corner (Blocks 428-431). High plexiglass screens. Capacity ~2,500.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Bags larger than A4
- Power banks > phone size
- Megaphones
CRITICAL
View is high and distant. Netting and glass hinder photos. Acoustics are loud.
Exit routes & evacuation
Police escort to buses/tram for away groups.
Exit via the North ramp. Segregated walkway leads to away parking.
MISSION LOGISTICS
Hub
Lyon Saint-Exupéry (LYS)
Transfer
Rhône Express to Vaulx-en-Velin La Soie (change for stadium shuttle). Expensive (~€16).
Tip
Book Rhône Express online for discount.
RECOMMENDED ZONE
Vieux Lyon (Old Town) for tourists. OL Vallée (at stadium) has bars/restaurants (Ninkasi, Au Fût et à Mesure) for pre-match convenience.
RECOMMENDED
OL Vallée offers good transport links and is generally safe for away supporters.
TACTICAL INTEL
GATHERING POINT
CENTRAL MEETING POINT
Place Bellecour
Huge square in city center. From here take Metro A to Vaulx-en-Velin La Soie for shuttles.
POLICE PROFILE
HIGH SECURITY
Lyon fans (Bad Gones) are active. Police use tear gas readily if provoked. Strict segregation enforcement.