Itinerary at a glance

Grasse is known as the perfume capital of France where you can take a look behind the scenes of perfume production. From the summit of Courmettes, you can see from Nice to Mandelieu, and throughout the entire tour, you'll have a view of the Mediterranean Sea.

The capital city of perfume production is inviting for a stroll.

Short bus ride to the start of the hiking trail, which leads high above Grasse to the mountain village of Bar sur Loup. Take your time to visit the church, the altar from Brèa from the 15th century is very impressive and the painting “Dance macabre” in the back of the church, from 15th century too, tells the story of earl Bar. Optional hike along the "Path of Paradise" to the Eagle's Nest in the medieval village of Gourdon and then descend to Pont du Loup via the adventurous trail through the Wolf Gorge.

In the morning, a transfer will take you to Courmes, then you will climb to the top of Courmettes, which offers a fantastic panoramic view: from Nice to Mandelieu, over the Mercantour National Park and the Mediterranean Sea. It is one of the most impressive viewpoints of the entire region. Over the edge of the Puy de Tourette rise the limestone plateaus of Caussols, Vence and du Cheiron. Behind them hide the villages of Cipière, Gréolières and Coursegoule. During the descent to Vence, the characteristic Mediterranean landscape enchants.

Baou des Blancs, Baou des Gris or de Saint Jeannet is the headlands, which rise over the coast. After a short transfer you start your walking tour via limestone through Mediterranean vegetation and past medieval farm buildings. You manage the deep canyon of Cagne via a steep track, afterwards you reach the village Saint Jeannet. Wonderful views are accompanying you the whole day.

In the morning a short transfer to La Turbie. From there the hike goes with great views over Monaco to medieval Roquebrune, Cap Martin and Menton. On the peak of mountain Baudon (1.200 m) the panorama view onto the mountains and the Sea is fabulous. The climb up to Sainte-Agnès passes the old village of Gorbio, which is the highest point of this area.

On your last hiking stage the fantastic descent to Menton awaits you! Until 1935 there was no other access to the sea, besides this footpath. This route leads with view onto the sea through the diversified forms of vegetation, with always changing smells. Menton attracts with its old city and a bath in the sea.

Enchanting plant garden in the middle of an overnight stop on the Côte d'Azur

CRT Riviera Côte d'Azur - Jessye AUTARD

Small harbour and great coastal views while hiking along the Côte d'Azur

Office de tourisme Eze

Fantastic coastal views of the sea and the mountain villages on the Côte d'Azur

Office de tourisme Eze

Hiking along the Côte d'Azur through the narrow streets

Office de tourisme Eze

City worth seeing Menton on the hiking trip on the Côte d'Azur

Difficulty level

Walking

Tours of easy to medium level with 3.5 to 5.5 hours walking time. Hiking and culture can be combined very good at this tour. The very diversified ridgeways, walking paths and side roads are good to walk-on. You should be in good shape for the longer tours.

Prices & Dates

Prices per person in EUR

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Services

Included

Accommodation in 2x beautiful 4****-hotels (Grasse and Menton), as well as typical inns and charming 2**- and 3***-hotels (French classifying)
Breakfast
3x dinner (Pont du Loup, Saint Jeannet, Sainte-Agnès)
Luggage transfer (1 piece of luggage per person)
Transfers according programme
Carefully elaborated route description
Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English)
App for Navigation and GPS-data
Tourist tax, if due, is included in the price.
Service hotline

Optional extras

Transfer from Menton to Grasse on request. Reservation required, payable in advance.

Information

Arrival / Parking / Departure

Train journey to Cannes and by bus to Grasse (www.lignesdazur.com), approx. 1 hour.
Airport Nizza und further by bus to Grasse (www.nice.aeroport.fr), approx. 1.5 hours.
Parking: public parking spaces, approx. EUR 90 per week.
Departure from Menton to Grasse by train in approx. 2 hours (www.sncf.com). Or by bus from Menton via Nizza to Grasse in approx. 1.5 hours.

Things to note

Bus ride Grasse hotel - train station, approx. EUR 2 per person
Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!
Minimum number of participants: 2 persons
This tour is a partner tour.

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Services

Included

Accommodation in 1x beautiful 4****-hotel (Grasse), as well as typical inns and charming 2**- and 3***-hotels (French classifying)
Breakfast
3x Evening meal (Pont du Loup, Saint Jeannet, Sainte-Agnès)
Luggage transfer (1 piece of luggage per person)
Transfers according programme
Carefully elaborated route description
Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English)
App for Navigation and GPS-data
Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
Service hotline

Optional extras

Transfer from Menton to Grasse on request. Reservation required, payable in advance.

Information

Arrival / Parking / Departure

Arrival by train to Cannes and by bus to Grasse (www.lignesdazur.com), approx. 1 hour.
Airport Nizza und further by bus to Grasse (www.nice.aeroport.fr), approx. 1.5 hours.
Parking: free public parking spaces and a parking garage (limited number of spaces), approx. EUR 90 per week, no reservation.
Departure from Menton to Grasse by train in approx. 2 hours (www.sncf.com). Or by bus from Menton via Nizza to Grasse in approx. 1.5 hours.

Things to note

Bus ride Grasse hotel - train station, approx. EUR 2 per person
Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!
Minimum number of participants: 2 persons
This tour is a partner tour.