Your JourneyDay 1: Arrival in Breil sur Roya Arrive Breil sur Roya, surrounded by mountains and far from the bustle of the coastline. This once-Italian town was annexed back to France in 1947 so you’ll hear both languages and feel both influences in food, culture, and architecture. Day 2: Breil sur Roya to Sospel Ascend from Breil for wonderful panoramas of the valley and a stunning ghost town. Traverse into Italy and the colourful town of Olivetta then return to France to Sospel, an authentic medieval mountain town with a 12th century stone toll bridge. Walking: 15km, 5hrs 30mins. Day 3: Transfer Col de Castillon, then walk to Saint Agnes Transfer to Col de Castillon and walk to St Agnès, listed among the most beautiful villages in France. Set at 800m in altitude, it’s the highest coastline village in Europe. Walking: 10km, 4hrs. Day 4: Loop walk to the village of Gorbio Circuit walk to the ancient mountain village of Gorbio. Walking: 14km, approx. 4hrs. Day 5: Saint Agnes to Menton Leave the tranquility of the mountains, passing the forgotten villages of Monti and Castellar. Descend into Menton, often called the prettiest town on the French Riviera. Walking: 14km, approx. 4hrs Day 6: Villefranche sur Mer to St Jean Cap Ferrat circuit Travel by train to Villefranche. Loop walk to St Jean Cap Ferrat along the pathway of the jagged coastline of the Mediterranean and past some of the most expensive villas in the world. Walking: 11km, 3 hrs Day 7: Optional walk Menton to Eze Rest day or optional walk to the fortified village of Eze. Walking: 4km, 2hrs 30mins return trip Day 8 Tour ends after breakfast. TerrainChallenging walking on marked trails. Some uphill climbs. MealsBreakfast daily, one picnic lunch. Price2020: Cost is per person in Euro. Low / High Double/Twin Share: €978 / €1015 Single Room Supplement: €270/ €270 Deduct €30 if travelling with 4 or more participants. Schedule2020: Start any day 1 March - 31 October Low Season: March, April, October High Season: May to September BookThe above is a short synopsis of this tour. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for a more detailed itinerary and trip notes. |
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Hidden Villages of the French Riviera
Self Guided - 7 Nights/8 Days
Behind the French Riviera’s glitz and glamour hides timeless and forgotten villages, nestled in lush valleys and resting atop rocky crags.
Ancient paths wind through forests and olive groves, leading from one village to the next. Perched high above the Mediterranean Sea the views are stunning. These centuries-old paths descend to the beautiful Riviera towns of Menton and Villefranche-sur-Mer, just a stone’s throw from Nice, from where you will explore the stunning coastal paths of the Riviera.
