Walking the French Riviera

Your trip starts in the vibrant town of Menton. With its charming pastel-hued houses and beautiful beaches, Menton is a picture-perfect location to explore the French Riviera. As you walk through the meandering streets of the old town, Italian conversations might greet your ears, owing to the town's proximity to the border. This fusion of French and Italian influences gives Menton its distinct character and ambience.

Today starts with a bus journey to Sainte Agnès, a perched village above Menton. Before starting your walk, you can wander through the medieval streets of this lovely village and up to the viewpoint to admire panoramas of the Mediterranean Sea, the hills and Menton. 

From Sainte Agnès, walk to Castellar, another medieval perched village, and on to Menton. 

Ascent/Descent: 200m / 850m

Spend the day relaxing on the beach, exploring the town of Menton, walking around the Cap Martin or even catching the train to Ventimiglia on the Italian side.

Walk around the Cap Martin: From the centre of Menton, walk along the beach towards Roquebrune and the Cap Martin. As you follow the path around the peninsula, you can admire views over Monaco and catch glimpses of some of the historic villas of the Cote d'Azur and their gardens. Take the train back from Roquebrune back to Menton. 

Ascent/descent: 30m/30m

This morning, take a local bus to Gorbio, another beautiful medieval village. From here, follow the Cabanelles trail, taking you over the Cime de Gariglian (1108m) for a scenic walk with views of the mountains of the Mercantour and the Mediterranean coast towards Nice. The descent takes you to the train station in Roquebrune where you catch a train to Monaco. 

Ascent/descent: 760m / 1085m

Enjoy a free day to relax and explore this unique Principality. From the iconic Monte Carlo Casino to the picturesque harbour adorned with lavish yachts, Monaco paints a picture of sophistication and glamour. Explore the quaint streets and discover a world of culture, museums and galleries.

Today's walk starts with a steady climb from Monaco, to the picturesque village of La Turbie, where charming narrow streets await. Joining on a trail just beyond the village, you then find yourself on a balcony walk that unveils breathtaking vistas of the Mediterranean. As you continue, the path leads down to Eze, famous perched village of the Cote d'Azur. Take the time to explore this highlight of the region. From here, you descend to Eze-plage (where the train station is) and travel to Beaulieu.

Ascent/descent: 650m / 710m

You can take some time today to explore Beaulieu and Saint Jean Cap Ferrat. Here you will find famous villas such as the Villa Kerylos or the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild. After some visits, you can catch a train from Beaulieu to Nice. Alternatively, you can complete the lovely coastal walk around Saint Jean Cap Ferrat and catch the train to Nice from Villefranche-sur-Mer. 

Ascent/descent: 160m / 150m

Your tour ends in the beautiful city of Nice. The city's heart beats in its charming Old Town (Vieux Nice), a labyrinth of narrow streets brimming with colourful buildings, bustling markets, and quaint squares. Don't miss the world-famous Promenade des Anglais before continuing your travels.