Day 1: Arrival in Menton
Arrival at the hotel in Menton in the late afternoon. This seaside resort is nestled at the foot of imposing peaks, perched villages brighten up its pastoral and agricultural hinterland. Take the opportunity to discover the lemon capital, its narrow streets and seafront promenade.
Day 2: Menton > Castellar > Sainte-Agnès, ~2-5 h
Castellar is the first hilltop village you come across. Here, olive trees replace the lemon and orange trees. Sheep graze peacefully in the terraces overlooking the Mediterranean. In the afternoon, the wild valley will reveal Sainte Agnès at the last moment. Night and dinner in an inn in Sainte Agnès (760 m)
Day 3: Cime de Baudon, ~4,5 or 5 h
From the peak of the Cime de Baudon you enjoy the panoramic view to the bay of Menton and the Cap-Martin, the peaks of the Mercantour, the massif of Esterel and the bay of Saint-Tropez. Night and dinner in Sainte-Agnès.
Day 4: Sainte-Agnès > Roquebrune > Menton, ~5 h
From perched village to medieval village, on a mountainside facing the Mediterranean. These sea sentinels the are brimming with architectural and natural treasures. First Gorbio, then old Roquebrune with its castle and its thousand-year-old olive tree. The end of the stage is spent by the sea, with the umbrella pines perfuming the route. Night in a hotel in Menton.
Day 5: Monaco > La Turbie > Beaulieu-sur-Mer, ~6,5 h or 7h
Transfer by train to Monte Carlo. The route then climbs magnificently to the village of La Turbie Turbie, a jewel surmounted by the Trophée d'Auguste. The route continues uphill to the summit of La Forma (621 m). From here, the panorama is beautiful, taking in the entire coastline from Italy to the Gulf of Saint-Tropez. At your feet is the hilltop village of Eze-sur-Mer, the last stop before you reach the sea. Cross the mountainside to reach Beaulieu-sur-Mer via the Petite Afrique district, surrounded by magnificent villas. Night in a hotel in Beaulieu-sur-Mer.
Day 6: Beaulieu-sur-Mer > Villefranche-sur-Mer > Nice, ~5 h
An astonishing and magnificent day that takes you to the port of Nice and the Baie des Anges. Colourful little ports replace the hilltop villages. The turquoise waters of Cap Ferrat, the charm of the streets of Villefranche-sur-Mer, the fortifications of Mont Boron and the coastal path through the cliffs of the Cap de Nice make this a wonderful day out. Overnight in a hotel in Nice.
Day 7: Departure
The tour ends just after breakfast. We suggest that you take your time to visit Nice: the old town, the flower market and the ‘Promenade des Anglais’.