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Self-guided

Hiking

lvl. 3
Hotel
Itinérant circuit
Réf : E331
7 days from 680 € Book / Enquire

Our trip

  • The charm of the french Riviera out of high season

  • Astonishing views

  • Sea and mountains in the same trip

As the Alps rise up from the Mediterranean Sea along one of the most famous coastlines in the world, they give birth to a uniquely radiant landscape where nature offers amazing scenery and an atmosphere for you to enjoy and explore. Welcome to the Maritime Alps. The trip combines mountain meadows and forests, the majesty of the treetops, picturesque perched villages, and the added bonus of the beautiful vast blueness of the Mediterranean Sea as your constant companion. Enjoy the privilege of venturing through the Maritime Alps.

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Itinerary

Hiking : a relatively accessible activity, hiking offers the opportunity to explore a country or a region up close, on foot, and to meet and mingle with the locals. On a traverse or loop, whatever your skill level, embark on one of our through-hikes to immerse yourself in the natural wonders of the great outdoors.

Level 3: An average of 4 to 5 hours of hiking per day on well-marked trails and/or 600 to 800 meters of vertical gain, and/or distances up to 15 kilometers.

Duration : 7 days
Luggage transfers : With luggage transfers
Lodging : Hotel
Guiding : Self guided
Group : Minimum 2 persons
Season : All year round, except Monaco Grand Prix, July/August and end of year celebrations

Day by day

Day 1

Menton

Lodging : hotel. Meals not included.
Arrival in Menton, a popular seaside resort. With the Italian border just a stone's throw away, explore the beautiful old town of Menton with its lovely gardens. Spend the night in a three-star hotel.
Day 2

Menton - Sainte-Agnès

Ascent : 540 to 1090 m. Hiking : 1.45 hrs to 5 hrs.
Lodging : hotel. Included meals : breakfast, dinner. Meals not included : lunch.
While exploring the mountains that rise up just behind Menton, walk through picturesque villages such as Castellar and Sainte-Agnès. The beautiful scenery above the sea is simply amazing. Spend the night in a small inn overlooking Menton Bay.
Day 3

Mont Baudon

Ascent : 800 m. Descent : 800 m. Hiking : 4.5 hrs to 5 hrs.
Lodging : hotel. Included meals : breakfast, dinner. Meals not included : lunch.
Hike to the top of Mt. Baudon (1266 m). This summit offers an extraordinary 360° view of the surrounding mountains and sea. Eat dinner and spend the night at the same inn in Sainte-Agnès.
Day 4

Sainte-Agnès - Gorbio - Roquebrune-Cap-Martin - Menton

Ascent : 300 m. Descent : 900 m. Hiking : 5 hrs.
Lodging : hotel. Included meals : breakfast. Meals not included : lunch, dinner.
Through an original combination of Mediterranean scents and alpine flora, scrubland and pine forests, you'll venture to Gorbio, a perched village surrounded by beautiful trees, and Roquebrune, another small village. Both are near the coastline, yet are so very different! Night in a three-star hotel in Menton.
Day 5

Monte-Carlo - La Turbie - Eze - Beaulieu-sur-Mer

Ascent : 600 to 870 m. Descent : 600 to 870 m. Hiking : 4.5 hrs to 6 hrs.
Lodging : hotel. Included meals : breakfast. Meals not included : lunch, dinner.
Incredible views of the area's natural wonders and the skyscrapers of Monte Carlo are on the today's menu. You'll enjoy visiting the Principality of Monaco and visiting the medieval village of La Turbie. Take the train between Monaco and Beaulieu/Mer. Night in a three-star hotel in Beaulieu-sur-Mer.
Day 6

Beaulieu-sur-Mer - Nice

Ascent : 350 m. Descent : 350 m
Lodging : hotel. Included meals : breakfast. Meals not included : lunch, dinner.
A marked trail will guide you along the Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat's wild coastline. Walk along the beach through Villefranche-sur-Mer and then through the foothills to Nice. Enjoy fantastic views in the area's natural, unspoiled surroundings. The hotel is in the town center, which makes it easy for you to sightsee the following day.
Day 7

Nice

Included meals : breakfast. Meals not included : lunch, dinner.
The tour ends just after breakfast. We recommend that you take the time to visit Nice: the old town, the flower market, and the ‘Promenade des Anglais'.

Pricing

Pricing

The price includes / does not include

The price includes
— 6 nights in hotel in double room with breakfast.
— Dinners for days 2 and 3.
— Baggage transfers as specified.
— A guidebook in English and 1 IGN map sent to the first hotel (one information pack for 2 to 4 people).
— French occupancy tax (‘taxes de séjour‘).

The price does not include
— Transportation to Menton and return travel from Nice.
— Insurance for trip cancellation/interruption, lost/stolen baggage, or assistance.
— For reservations made less than 15 days before the start, all additional fees for priority processing.
— An additional information pack sent to the first hotel (€30).
— Anything that is not specified in the "included in the price" list.

Other expenses
— Picnics or packed lunches.
— Dinners in Menton, in Beaulieu, and in Nice.
— Drinks, personal expenses, tips.
— The train between Monaco and Beaulieu-sur-Mer (€2.50/person, 2019 rate).

Currencies

France and Italy are part of the Euro zone. You may find ATMs easily in the main cities and towns.
Better to have cash in the most remote areas to purchase extras (ex.: for drinks). Huts do not always accept credit cards.

 

During your trip

Our team

Self-guided tour.

On day 5 you will have to  get Monaco by train. This transfer is on your expense. It costs about 3 euros.

Lodging

You will stay in a selection of comfortable hotels. All accommodation is on a twin or double room basis.
— 4 nights in three-star hotels and 2 nights in unclassifed hotel, in double bedroom.
— If you are 3 persons you will have to pay a single room fee (from €210 to €260 depends of the season).

Meals

On your trip, we will provide meals as below :
— Are included: 6 breakfasts and 2 dinners (day 2, day 3).
— Are not included: Drinks, picnics, and dinners in Menton (day 1 and day 4), in Beaulieu-sur-Mer (day 5) and in Nice (day 6).

There are a few grocery stores and small shops all along the tour where you will be also able to purchase food supplies.

Luggage transfer

You  have only to carry your picnic and your personal effects for the day. A vehicle will bring your luggage to the next hotel.

Your luggage is transported to your accommodations by vehicle, and you will have access to them every night. Please note: only one piece of luggage per person will be taken; 15 kg maximum per bag.

Trails

On self-guided trips, you are responsible for knowing how to read a map and use a compass. The roadbook we provide at the beginning offers a few additional details. For each stage, make sure you check the latest information on trail conditions; the manager at your accommodations should also be able to provide you with up-to-date information if you ask.

Itineraries

On self-guided trips, you are responsible for knowing how to read a map and use a compass. The guidebook we provide to you offers the daily itineraries.

What you need to know

— Swimming, possible on certain days of this program, is your responsibility.
— Weather conditions and rain: known for its mostly calm weather, the Mediterranean sea hides another aspect of its weather that can represent a real danger: storms coming from the sea violently hit the coast and submerge certain parts of the Sentier des Douaniers. Please be sure to pay attention to the signs set up by each town in case of bad weather and do not wander around the capes when strong winds are coming for the East or West. Waves can drag hikers at sea. You should avoid those pieces of the Sentier by using paths located more on the inside of the capes (Cap Martin, Cap Ferrat and Nice’s sea front). 

Required before leaving

Formalities

Please check with your embassy.

Health

Vaccinations

Required vaccinations

No vaccinations are required.

Recommended vaccinations

Please check to make sure that all your vaccinations are current: DPT, whooping cough, tuberculosis, typhoid fever, hepatitis A and B.

Dentist and general physician

We recommend a checkup with both before leaving on your trip.

Getting ready

Physical fitness level 3

To take full advantage of your trip, make sure that you stay in good shape by walking or hiking least once per week (around 15km) on a trail with considerable vertical gain (250m/hr) or by participating in a moderately intense athletic activity for 1 to 1.5hrs.

Your first aid kit

For the medication and pain relievers listed below, we recommend that you check with your doctor beforehand, adding what you need based on personal requirements and the specificities of your trip.

  • An analgesic.
  • An anti-inflammatory (pills or gels).
  • An anti-diarrheal tablets
  • A disinfectant, band aids (several sizes), mole skin, sterile compresses, medical tape, Steri-Strips,

Safety

The Mont Blanc Experience promise

No region in the world is 100% safe and without danger.

Allibert Trekking keeps you informed and is fully transparent when it comes to the potential risks. We gather security risk information from multiple sources: in-house research, monitoring specialized websites, meetings with the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, "safety and security" trips in the field, constant contact with our regional specialists, local teams on the ground, and France's travel agency federation (ATT-ATR).

Nevertheless, it is important to keep in mind that we cannot make any decisions for you.

If there is a clear and elevated risk, we reserve the right to:

— Reinforce our guide team (for guided trips).
— Modify the itinerary for our tours.
— Place a tour or destination on hiatus for an extended period of time when we consider the level of risk to be too high.

Your safety and your enjoyment are our priority.