Between Nice and Menton at the Italian border, the final and southernmost Alps plunge dramatically into the sea. Imposing mountains and limestone cliffs surround the coast but delightful trails go from the summits to the deep blue water. On the coast or on the hill tops connecting the perched villages, wild herbs send bewitching scents … use of public transportation!
DOWNLOAD THE FULL DESCRIPTION| From 6 persons |
900 € |
| From 10 persons |
780 € |
| From 15 persons |
690 € |
| INCLUDED | Trip organization and all reservations Wine tasting during the welcome drink Guiding by a certified guide (maximum 15 persons per group) 4 full days and 2 half-days of hiking Public transport for hikes (maximum 15 persons) For groups with more than 15 persons, private transfer with a supplement of 30€ per person Half board accommodation in double rooms: 2 star hotel in Menton Lunches are prepared with local food from Day 2 to Day 6 Dinners are taken at the restaurant from Day 1 to Day 6 Security gear is provided Professional civil responsibility insurances Option : 3*** hotel in Menton, supplement 300€ per person |
| Not included | Transportation to the hotel Lunches for Day 1 and 7 Personal drinks and food Extra drinks and food ordered at bars and restaurants Supplement for single rooms Personal expenses and tips Tickets to monuments, touristic sites and villas (all of them are optional) Parking fees for personal vehicules Insurances for individual responsibility Cancellation insurance Everything that is not indicated in the section “ Included in the price” Optionally: secured car park 15€ per day (a free car park is possible) |
You will like…
- No car needed
- Hotel near the beach
- Famous capes and peninsulas
- The most pleasant climate in France
- The delightful atmosphere of Menton
- The Mediterranean flora
- The Alps and the sea
- The perched villages
- Panoramic summits
Day 1: Welcome to Menton
We welcome you in the early afternoon at the hotel, 150m from the train station and 200m from the beach. Let’s go for a first little walk “City trek of Menton” and have a welcome drink with a sea view!
Day 2: On the traces of the Romans
Discovery (full-day; elevation gain 550m; duration 4 hours)
Sport (full-day; 750m;5 hours)
Day 3: Port of the Duchy of Savoy
Discovery (100m;duration 4 hours)
Sport (150m;5 hours)
Day 4: Feet in the Water! (half-day hike)
The Riviera is a place of huge contrasts and change of scenery. Along the trail, luxurious villas and concrete suddenly leave place to the most exotic vegetation.
Discovery (80m;3 hours)
Free afternoon, maybe time to visit Cocteau museum and Carnolès palace in Menton
Day 5: From the Alps to the sea
Discovery (elevation gain 150m – elevation loss 700m;duration 5 hours)
Sport (500m;6 hours)
Day 6: Panorama on the Riviera, Roca Bruna village
Choose from:
Discovery (400m;duration 3.30 hours)
Sport (750m;5 hours)
Day 7: “it's only a au-revoir”
Breakfast at the hotel and last walk in the narrow streets of Menton for a bit of shopping or visit.
Departure from the hotel at 10am and end of the trip.
Please note: hikes may be rearranged by the guide depending on weather conditions, number of visitors or public transportation.
Hotel** in the center of Menton, very comfortable, located at 200m from the beach and Casino, 100m from the “Bioves” gardens of flowers and lemons, 500m from the historical center and 150m from the train station. The rooms offer a good combination of a classical atmosphere and modern equipment with air conditioning, soundproofing, direct phone line and cable tv. All rooms in the floors have a balcony or terraces.
Possibility of 3*** hotel towards a supplement (see Prices and Conditions).
Lunch boxes are made locally with fresh food.
The restaurants that have been selected for the dinners offer a nice seaview and excellent food.
