We have improved our walking grade scale. Read more
6 Mar - 13 Mar 2027
7 nights. Trip notes
Non-members
£2,299
£1,949
ppMembers
£2,249
£1,899
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■ Location: France
■ Duration: 7 nights
■ Board Basis: Half Board
■ Travel Dates: Mar-Nov 2027
■ Itineraries available: 1
■ Choice of Walking Grades: 3 & 5 details
■ Carbon Footprint: 121kg CO2 details
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£2,249
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Members From
£2,199
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From September 2026, we have expanded our walking grade scale from 6 to 10 points. While the holidays themselves have not changed (the routes, daily distances and ascent levels remain the same), our newly expanded 1-10 scale offers greater distinction between holidays and clearer grade descriptions, so you can choose a holiday that best suits you.
Gentle walking grade 3
Slightly longer walks, mostly on well-trodden paths, with some gentle gradients plus stiles and steps possible. Typically, 5-6 miles (8-10km) with around 650ft (200m) of ascent.
Moderate walking grade 5
Some walking experience needed. Full day walks which may include some short but steep ascents and descents throughout the day, and varied terrain. Regular stops. Typically, 8-9 miles (13-15km) with around 1,300ft (400m) of ascent.All our carefully-curated itineraries are designed by our experts. While we make every effort to adhere to the described itinerary, we may take alternative routes or adapt the running order for weather and/or operational reasons.
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[description] => Meet your HF Holidays Tour Manager at London St Pancras and board the Eurostar to Paris. On arrival at Paris Gare du Nord transfer by coach to Paris Gare de Lyon to join the TGV train for your onward journey to Nice. A coach transfer of about an hour will take you to your hotel in Menton.
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Meet your HF Holidays Tour Manager at London St Pancras and board the Eurostar to Paris. On arrival at Paris Gare du Nord transfer by coach to Paris Gare de Lyon to join the TGV train for your onward journey to Nice. A coach transfer of about an hour will take you to your hotel in Menton.
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[title] => Cap Martin – Roquebrune Castle and Cros Casté
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[description] => A wonderful introduction to the area, with a choice of walks taking in the Cap Martin peninsula and the hillside village of Roquebrune. Expect a mix of coastal paths, tracks, and some short road sections.
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[title] => Cap Martin Peninsula loop (with Carnolès Garden)
[content] => Distance: 4.5 miles (7km)
Ascent: 350 feet (100m)
Descent: 350 feet (100m)
From the hotel we set off on foot to circle the Cap Martin peninsula, with plenty of sea views and a real Riviera feel. We pause for a picnic lunch along the way before continuing around the headland. After the walk, we stop at Carnolès Garden and then finish with a walk back to the hotel.
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[title] => Roquebrune village and viewpoints, then Cap Martin Peninsula
[content] => Distance: 5.5 miles (9km)
Ascent: 1,500 feet (450m)
Descent: 1,500 feet (450m)
From the hotel, we walk uphill to the perched village of Roquebrune, enjoying views over the coastline along the way. A short circular walk offers a fine viewpoint over the Baie de Roquebrune before descending into the village itself. We then continue towards Cap Martin, with a few steps en route, before exploring the peninsula’s coastal paths. After the walk, we stop at Carnolès Garden and then finish with a walk back to
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A wonderful introduction to the area, with a choice of walks taking in the Cap Martin peninsula and the hillside village of Roquebrune. Expect a mix of coastal paths, tracks, and some short road sections.
Distance: 4.5 miles (7km)
Ascent: 350 feet (100m)
Descent: 350 feet (100m)
From the hotel we set off on foot to circle the Cap Martin peninsula, with plenty of sea views and a real Riviera feel. We pause for a picnic lunch along the way before continuing around the headland. After the walk, we stop at Carnolès Garden and then finish with a walk back to the hotel.
Distance: 5.5 miles (9km)
Ascent: 1,500 feet (450m)
Descent: 1,500 feet (450m)
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the hotel.
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[title] => La Turbie – Èze
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[title] => Fort de la Revère
[content] => Distance: 3.5 miles (6km)
Ascent: 550 feet (170m)
Descent: 550 feet (170m)
This morning we take a private coach to La Turbie to visit the village. We then transfer to Fort de la Revère for a lovely walk on paths and tracks, enjoying wide-open views of the coastline. After the walk, we’re picked up at Fort de la Revère and transfer to Èze for the Exotic Garden, the village, and the Fragonard perfume factory.
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[title] => Balcony walk from La Turbie to Fort de la Revère and walk to Èze
[content] => Distance: 6 miles (10km)
Ascent: 950 feet (290m)
Descent: 1,250 feet (380m)
After our visit to La Turbie, we set off on a superb balcony walk to Fort de la Revère, with far-reaching views as we contour above the coast. From Fort de la Revère we’re picked up and transferred to Èze, where we visit the Exotic Garden and then walk the descent down into the village. There’s time afterwards to browse Èze and visit the Fragonard perfume factory free entrance.
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Today brings two characterful medieval villages and big Mediterranean views. We begin with a visit to La Turbie, then head to Fort de la Revère for walking on high ground above the coast. After the walk, we transfer to Èze to visit the Exotic Garden, enjoy time in the old village, and call in at the Fragonard perfume factory.
Distance: 3.5 miles (6km)
Ascent: 550 feet (170m)
Descent: 550 feet (170m)
This morning we take a private coach to La Turbie to visit the village. We then transfer to Fort de la Revère for a lovely walk on paths and tracks, enjoying wide-open views of the coastline. After the walk, we’re picked up at Fort de la Revère and transfer to Èze for the Exotic Garden, the village, and the Fragonard perfume factory.
Distance: 6 miles (10km)
Ascent: 950 feet (290m)
Descent: 1,250 feet (380m)
After our visit to La Turbie, we set off on a superb balcony walk to Fort de la Revère, with far-reaching views as we contour above the coast. From Fort de la Revère we’re picked up and transferred to Èze, where we visit the Exotic Garden and then walk the descent down into the village. There’s time afterwards to browse Èze and visit the Fragonard perfume factory free entrance.
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[title] => Cap d’Ail – Monaco
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[description] => One of the Riviera’s finest seaside walks. The Cap d’Ail coastal path threads past Belle Époque villas, rocky coves, and dramatic cliffs, with plenty of Mediterranean colour along the way.
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[title] => Cap d’Ail coastal path to Monaco
[content] => Distance: 4.5 miles (7km)
Ascent: 500 feet (150m)
Descent: 350 feet (100m)
We take the morning train from Menton to Cap d’Ail and begin our walk along the famous coastal path. The route hugs the shoreline past coves and headlands, with wonderful contrasts between rugged rock and elegant villas. We finish in Monaco and return to Menton by train.
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[title] => Monaco loop via Cap d’Ail
[content] => Distance: 7 miles (11km)
Ascent: 750 feet (230m)
Descent: 750 feet (230m)
We take the morning train from Menton to Monaco and set off along the coast towards Cap d’Ail. After enjoying the shoreline scenery and headland views, we return to Monaco to complete a satisfying loop walk. We then travel back to Menton by train.
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One of the Riviera’s finest seaside walks. The Cap d’Ail coastal path threads past Belle Époque villas, rocky coves, and dramatic cliffs, with plenty of Mediterranean colour along the way.
Distance: 4.5 miles (7km)
Ascent: 500 feet (150m)
Descent: 350 feet (100m)
We take the morning train from Menton to Cap d’Ail and begin our walk along the famous coastal path. The route hugs the shoreline past coves and headlands, with wonderful contrasts between rugged rock and elegant villas. We finish in Monaco and return to Menton by train.
Distance: 7 miles (11km)
Ascent: 750 feet (230m)
Descent: 750 feet (230m)
We take the morning train from Menton to Monaco and set off along the coast towards Cap d’Ail. After enjoying the shoreline scenery and headland views, we return to Monaco to complete a satisfying loop walk. We then travel back to Menton by train.
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[title] => Free Day
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[description] => A free day to enjoy Menton at your own pace. The old town is a delight for a gentle wander, with its baroque squares and the impressive Basilica of Saint-Michel. You may also like to take the train or bus to Nice for its renowned market and the Promenade des Anglais, or head to Monaco to explore further, including its Exotic Garden. Another lovely option is a visit to the gardens and Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat.
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[title] => Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat
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[description] => A classic peninsula day with sparkling sea views. We take the train to Villefranche-sur-Mer, then walk out towards Pointe de la Gavinette before following coastal paths around Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. The longer option includes an extra circuit of the Saint-Hospice peninsula.
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[title] => Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat peninsula circuit
[content] => Distance: 5 miles (8km)
Ascent: 500 feet (150m)
Descent: 500 feet (150m)
We travel by train to Villefranche-sur-Mer and begin our walk towards Pointe de la Gavinette for lovely views across Villefranche Bay. We then follow a scenic path along the rocky shoreline to circle the main Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat peninsula, returning with plenty of time to enjoy the coast.
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[title] => Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat plus Saint-Hospice peninsula
[content] => Distance: 7.5 miles (12km)
Ascent: 800 feet (250m)
Descent: 800 feet (250m)
As with Option 1, we start from Villefranche-sur-Mer and walk out to Pointe de la Gavinette before circling Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat’s main peninsula. We then add an extra loop around the Saint-Hospice peninsula to make the most of the headland scenery, before returning.
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A classic peninsula day with sparkling sea views. We take the train to Villefranche-sur-Mer, then walk out towards Pointe de la Gavinette before following coastal paths around Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. The longer option includes an extra circuit of the Saint-Hospice peninsula.
Distance: 5 miles (8km)
Ascent: 500 feet (150m)
Descent: 500 feet (150m)
We travel by train to Villefranche-sur-Mer and begin our walk towards Pointe de la Gavinette for lovely views across Villefranche Bay. We then follow a scenic path along the rocky shoreline to circle the main Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat peninsula, returning with plenty of time to enjoy the coast.
Distance: 7.5 miles (12km)
Ascent: 800 feet (250m)
Descent: 800 feet (250m)
As with Option 1, we start from Villefranche-sur-Mer and walk out to Pointe de la Gavinette before circling Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat’s main peninsula. We then add an extra loop around the Saint-Hospice peninsula to make the most of the headland scenery, before returning.
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[title] => Sainte-Agnès
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[description] => A superb inland day above Menton. We take a private bus to the Col du Castillon (706m) and walk to the perched village of Sainte-Agnès, famous for its tremendous views stretching from Cap Martin towards the Italian Riviera.
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[title] => Col du Castillon to Sainte-Agnès
[content] => Distance: 5 miles (8km)
Ascent: 650 feet (200m)
Descent: 800 feet (250m)
We travel by private coach to the Col du Castillon and begin our walk towards Sainte-Agnès. The route brings rewarding viewpoints over Menton and the Mediterranean, with a real sense of height above the coast. After time in Sainte-Agnès, we return to the hotel by private coach.
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[title] => Col du Castillon to Sainte-Agnès, with the option to continue down to Menton
[content] => Distance: 6 miles (10km) +3 miles (5km) down to Menton
Ascent: 1,300 feet (400m)
Descent: 1,500 feet (450m) +2000ft (600m) down to Menton
From the Col du Castillon, we take a longer route to Sainte-Agnès, adding extra ascent for even bigger views over the coastline. If you’d like to extend the day, there’s the option to continue walking down to Menton on foot (a longer, steeper descent). Those not continuing return by private bus.
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A superb inland day above Menton. We take a private bus to the Col du Castillon (706m) and walk to the perched village of Sainte-Agnès, famous for its tremendous views stretching from Cap Martin towards the Italian Riviera.
Distance: 5 miles (8km)
Ascent: 650 feet (200m)
Descent: 800 feet (250m)
We travel by private coach to the Col du Castillon and begin our walk towards Sainte-Agnès. The route brings rewarding viewpoints over Menton and the Mediterranean, with a real sense of height above the coast. After time in Sainte-Agnès, we return to the hotel by private coach.
Distance: 6 miles (10km) +3 miles (5km) down to Menton
Ascent: 1,300 feet (400m)
Descent: 1,500 feet (450m) +2000ft (600m) down to Menton
From the Col du Castillon, we take a longer route to Sainte-Agnès, adding extra ascent for even bigger views over the coastline. If you’d like to extend the day, there’s the option to continue walking down to Menton on foot (a longer, steeper descent). Those not continuing return by private bus.
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[title] => Departure day
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[description] => Depart for your rail journey back to London from Nice via Paris.
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Depart for your rail journey back to London from Nice via Paris.
Book your holiday ‘with flights’ and you can choose to depart from a range of UK airports* to your destination. For latest flight times and prices please call us on 0203-974-8865 or email reservations@hfholidays.co.uk
If you choose to book your flights with us, we automatically include return transfers between the destination airport and hotel.
Alternatively, tailor your journey to suit you by booking your holiday ‘without flights’ and you’ll have the freedom to book your own flights from your local airport.
*Subject to availability
It's best to be prepared for all weather conditions. To make it easier, here is a list of items you should consider packing.
Essentials
Walking boots
Waterproof jacket
Waterproof trousers
Insulated jacket/top
Walking clothing
Walking socks (plus spares)
Sunhat
Gloves/mitts and warm hat
Water bottle (minimum 2 litre capacity)
Headtorch
High-factor sunscreen (minimum SPF 30)
Swimcap (compulsory in Itialian resorts)
Sunglasses with a dark lens
Rucksack (15-30 litres)
Mobile phone
Personal first aid kit (containing your medication, blister plasters, etc.)
Passport
Visa (if applicable)
Copy of your travel insurance policy
UK Global Health Insurance Card (formerly known as EHIC)
Recommended
Collapsible walking poles
Swimwear and travel towel
Snacks
Dry bags
Rubbish bags
Insect repellent
Optional extras
Camera
Sit mat
Flask for hot drinks
Durable lunch box
Gaiters
GPS device (excluding Bhutan, Georgia and India)
Travel insurance is a condition of booking. Therefore, if you have not already arranged insurance, it is imperative that you do so before you travel.
For more information about healthcare and its costs, please visit: https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/healthcare-abroad/
We see it as our responsibility to minimise our emissions, not just for this year but every year to come. Our work with sustainability experts, ecollective, has enabled us to measure our carbon footprint and create a strategy to reduce the carbon intensity of our product by 5% each year. Our ambition is to be net zero by 2040 – earlier if we can.
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Guided walking on the French Riviera by Rail
7 nights. Trip notes
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