Hiking the French Riviera : from the back country to Antibes
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Overview
Highlights
- Wonderful contrast of mountain peaks & deep blue Mediterranean Sea
- Grasse the perfume capital & Vence source of inspiration for painters and writers
- Most beautiful villages in France: Gourdon, St Paul de Vence, Tourrettes sur Loup
- Moderate hikes above the French Riviera with wind sweeping views
- A mild climate : perfect to hike in winter-spring & automn !
- Mingle with locals on the markets in Vence on Friday morning & in Antibes on Sunday morning
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Trip includes
- 7 nights double occupancy with private facilities
- 7 breakfasts
- Day 4 : transfer from Pont du Loup to the start of the walk in Courmes
- Day 6 : transfer from Vence to the start of your walk
- Day 7 : transfer from Saint Jeannet to Antibes
- Luggage transfer all along the trip
- Our Road Book with detailed walking itineraries, including highlighted maps
- 1 road map of the region
- GPS files
- 24/7 phone assistance
Itinerary
Arrival on your own in Grasse, in the back country of Cannes : famous as the capital of Perfume. The hotel is situated a 15-20 mins walk from the train station, reachable also by public bus ( Line N° 5 - Not included ). Take the time to visit the "International perfum...
Grasse > Pont du Loup Long walk - 4h30 - 18 km - Ascent: +760 m / Descent: -930 m Shorter walk 1 - 4h - 16 km - Ascent: +600 m / Descent: -930 m You can take a public bus to the start of the walk (ticket not included) Shorter walk 2 - 3h - 12 km - Ascent: +430 m /...
Long walk - Pont du Loup > Gourdon + Extra loop in Gourdon > Pont du Loup 4h - 11 km - Ascent: +750 m / Descent: -750 m Short walk - Pont du Loup > Gourdon > Pont du Loup forth & back 2h 40 - 7 km - Ascent: +620 m / Descent: -620 m Today you have 2 o...
Courmes > Vence 4h - 14 km - Ascent: +390 m / Descent: -690 m After breakfast, a 15 min transfer takes you into the heart of the Gorges du Loup, to the tiny hamlet of Courmes. From here, you climb up above the gorges on a steep and winding path with breathtaking v...
Today you have many walking options. Or just relax and take a break from hiking : simply wander the cobbled narrow streets, discover the charming little squared and enjoy al fresco dining at one of the many restaurants Easy walk - Vence > Saint Paul de Vence 1h 1...
Vence > Saint Jeannet 4h 20 - 14 km - Ascent: +560 m / Descent: -740 m After breakfast, short transfer (10 mn) to the start of your hike. You pass a limestone plateau and chestnut forest descend the deep canyon of Cagne before reaching the village of Saint Jeannet,...
Loop Cap d'Antibes 1h 30 - 4,5 km - Ascent: +90 m / Descent: -90 m Today you leave the back country and you head down South to the sea. After a 45 min transfer with your luggage, you arrive at Cap d’Antibes. Marked by the lighthouse at the highest point, it’s a lush ...
End of your trip in Antibes after breakfast. MEALS included: Breakfast
We recommend : Have an extra day on the Lerins Islands ! You can catch a train from Antibes to Nice (30 mins ride) or to Cannes (15 mins) and take a boat to explore the Lerins island : St Margarite & St Honorat. We can also organize a private taxi transfer (price upon request).
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The scenery is spectacular and the walk had its challenges with many ascents & descents
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