What You Will Do
⚠️ From 2 SEPTEMBER '24: 16 MONTHS WORKS ON TRAINLINE.
ALTERNATIVES ARE SET UP:
1 - SIMILAR TOUR (recommended): MOUNTAIN TRAIN EXPERIENCE - HIKE THROUGH MYSTIC FOREST (⚠️ SPORTY DAY Min. 3mi - Max. 7,5mi: Castle + Hiking)
A unique experience byan Historic Mountain Railway through the Alps, beyond canyons, viaducts and tunnels discovering new treasures, unknown by most of the French Riviera's visitors.
Come through surprising Alps' hidden gems & be amazed by landscapes & our most picturesque medieval villages, castle, fortifications, draw-bridge & optionally the most beatiful hiking you could imagine through Mystic Forest & Sandstone blocks
Main door of Mercantour National Park, get this Off-the-Beaten-Tracks Experience, now!
OTHER ALTERNATIVES:
2 - SIMILAR SEASIDE:
FRENCH RIVIERA COLORADO & VAR WEST - BY TRAIN & HIKING (⚠️ QUITE SPORTY: 4 - 12mi Walking + Hiking) - WATERSPORTS OPTIONS
3 - Same itinerary Roya Valley w/ bus (+ curves - charm of the Train) - ask us prior.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Please arrive at 7:30am at the meeting point. The guide will be waiting in front of the small train station with a blue sign Nice Creative Tours.
Gare des Chemins de fer de Provence, 4 bis rue Alfred Binet, 23 Rle Sainte-Catherine, 06000 Nice
1
Gare du Sud
30 minutes
Meeting point behind Gare du Sud, beautiful train station built in 1892:
In front of Gare des Chemins de Fer de Provence, 4bis Rue Alfred Binet, Nice
2
Annot
3 hours
Amazing medieval village in the Alps
3
Entrevaux
4 hours
Beautiful medieval village, with a Castle (Lunch and visit of the village) and spectacular baroque & medieval monuments.
Short hikings around the village possible (more time if the lunch option picnic is chosen)
The full day include 2 villages : Tende (or La Brigue) & Saorge (it depends, guide reserves the right to change the itinerary depending on circumstances
4
Cathedrale Notre Dame de l'Assomption d`Entrevaux
15 minutes
One of the greatest example of Baroque Architecture in the Alps. A pure diamond!
5
Les Gres d'Annot
2 hours
Overwhelming the village & the valley, hanging on the sky.
A mysterious forest of Centuries Old Chestnut Trees & spectacular sandstone blocks like if they would have fallen like meteors from the sky. Mystic King Chambers (like a cave and dark canyon. Pass next to cliffs & enjoy amazing panoramic views. A must-see!
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