A different kind of Côte d'Azur holiday: Our long-distance hike to the "Parc Naturel Régional des Préalpes d'Azur" starts right at Nice Airport. The five-day hike is alpine and Mediterranean at the same time! The Côte d'Azur and the southernmost part of the Prealps ("Préalpes") meet here in a dense space. Accordingly, it goes in the course of the long-distance hike from sea level up to 1.778m. In good weather, from the highest point of the hike (stage 3) you have a magnificent view of the partially snow-capped peaks of the French and Italian Alps. On very clear days, the view should even extend across the Mediterranean to Corsica!
The hike ends in Grasse, the world capital of perfume. From there there is a direct train connection back to Nice Airport - with a stop in attractive coastal towns such as Cannes or Juan-Les-Pins / Antibes, which offer relaxation for a few days after the long-distance hike (see Bonus stage).
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As in WandernDeluxe common, can be stayed in small bed & breakfasts and friendly guesthouses en route (individual planning). You can find all information about long-distance hikes in the following sections:
September 11, 2021
Thanks for the great descriptions and the route. We hiked the route last week - our first multi-day tour (but not the last). Everything worked out great and was wonderful. Thanks!
September 12, 2021
Hi Sandra,
great, thanks for the feedback! Greetings from Hamburg
Frank
September 27, 2021
Hello Wanderndeluxe,
You have great hiking sites there !!!! I'm looking for a multi-day tour over Christmas - New Years. I'm on your described tour: South of France: Nice - Grasse (5-7 days) encountered. Is this tour possible in the winter months? Doubts creep up on me at the high altitude meters! Greetings Siggi
September 27, 2021
Hi Siggi,
no over Christmas - at least on stage 3 in the long variant - there could even be snow. The hike is ideal in spring or autumn.
The classic over Christmas is this hike here: https://www.wanderndeluxe.de/fernwanderung/gr-132-rundwanderung-auf-la-gomera-6-tage/ . The journey is a bit more difficult (flight + ferry), but it's worth it!
Regards
Frank
14 October 2023
Hi Frank,
a great compilation of hikes – well done!
What do you think, can you also do this hike in November, e.g. November 11th - 18.11th?
Thank you and best regards Heiner
18 October 2023
Hello Heiner,
We have had several good experiences in the south of France in November - there are certainly longer and stable periods of good weather in November too. However, I can't give you a weather guarantee :-) In particular, the high/long variant of stage 3 cannot be safely done in bad weather.
You might also check the availability of accommodation in the two mountain villages beforehand (end of stage 2 + end of stage 3). In addition to the weather, this could be another bottleneck.
Regards
Frank