French Riviera: mountains-to-sea
Behind the French Riviera’s glamour hide timeless villages, nestled in the lush green valleys of the Alpes Maritimes or perched atop rocky crags. The ancient paths wind through forests and follow majestic olive groves. Situated high above the sea, the views from these settlements are stunning and breathtaking. The centuries-old paths lead straight to the beautiful town of Menton at the Italian border. The latter is known for its notable gardens, pastel-colored villas, striking historical locations, museum and memorials. The cultural mix of Italian and French through the centuries has influenced the local architecture and cuisine. The open-air markets held in the various villages and small towns will offer you the chance to try local delicacies and organic produce directly from the manufacturers. When making plans for this holiday, you may wish to consider the days of the week, when these take place:
▪ Breil sur Roya: market on Tuesday & Thursday morning
▪ Sospel: market on Thursday morning
▪ Menton: every morning at the covered market
Level 2/3
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Destination
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Duration5 Days I Level: 2/3 (of 5)
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What is includedAccommodation in simple backcountry inns incl. breakfast (en-suite rooms); 2x dinners (Day 1 & Day 2); Luggage transfers; People transfers (Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4); Roadbook (itinerary description in English and detailed walking maps, incl. access to GPS tracks of the trails; 1 set per booking); Emergency hotline
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What is not includedDrinks and other meals, public transportation, entry fees.
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Best periodmid-March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, mid-November
Day 1: Arrival in Sospel
Day 2: Sospel - Breil sur Roya - Sospel (15km; 5,30hrs; +600m/-550m)
Day 3: Sospel - Col de castillon - Sainte Agnès (10km; 4hrs; +550m/-550m)
Day 4: Sainte Agnès - Cime de Baudon - Sainte Agnès - Menton (15km; 4,30hrs; +600m/-600m) OR Sainte Agnès - Menton (14km; 4,30hrs; +250m/-950m)
Day 5: Menton (Departure day)
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