Guided walking on the French Riviera by Rail

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 return to the hotel by train. 

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
the hotel.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.