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Mountain Train Tour and Trek to Mystic Forest and Castle

5(102 reviews)Nice, France
10h30DurationPortuguese, English, Italian, French, SpanishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupModerateLevel

About this experience

Participants will take the Mountain Train through the Alps, experiencing a historic train line. The tour includes visits to two villages, with an optional hike featuring unique geological sites and ancient chestnut trees. The first village offers a remarkable landscape, while the second features the Royal Castle and Citadel of Entrevaux, complete with a medieval drawbridge and views of the Var Valley. This full day adventure is designed for those in good physical condition. It is important to note that from mid-October to the end of March, the itinerary may change due to shorter daylight hours and colder weather, resulting in a visit to either Annot or Entrevaux along with another alpine village, returning by bus at 7 PM. Alternatively, participants can return to Nice at 4 PM after visiting just one village.

Itinerary

1

Entrevaux

Classified Village : One of the most beautiful medieval village of France and the best of Nice countryside, with a Castle which was a natural and manmade stronghold of the French Kingdom. A must-see! The village offers spectacular views of the Alps and surrounding canyons. Possibility of walking uphill to the Castle (Quite sporty 150 meters) and short hike downhill Stories of wars & great history of borders and medieval monuments (Vauban's fortified town) The Cathedral is magnificent!

2

Cathedrale Notre Dame de l'Assomption d`Entrevaux

Baroque & gothic jewell, a very surprising monument!

3

La Citadelle d'Entrevaux

One of the most impressive perched medieval castle in France, fortified by Vauban (Louis XIVth minister). Optional: good physical conditions required for the uphill (stairs). Unpregnable fortress & wonderful panoramic point! Possibility of short hiking downhill (30 minutes)

4

Entrevaux

In Entrevaux or Annot a great Restaurant for lunch will be selected by the guide

5

Annot

Medieval authentic village, troglodyte caves, mystical forests, meteors showers, amazing hikings, nature and panoramic points (hiking option possible depending on weather and season) From Mid-October until beginning of April if the group is not taking the long hiking, the guide reserves the right to modify the itinerary to visit another village in the Alps and return earlier in Nice by bus (1H) with arrival at 7pm

What's included / not included

Round trip train tickets (4H)LunchProfessional guide all-day
Pick-up or drop off (meeting point at the train Station: Gare des Chemins de Fer de Provence)BreakfastDinner

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Hiking option not recommended if you suffer vertigo

Good to know

  • The guide will send you a text message the day before the tour with the final details (temperature, weather, advises for clothing). If you want to check meteo forecast by yourself type on google: meteo Entrevaux + day of tour)
  • There is only time departure at 7.30am from Gare des Chemins de Fer de Provence, 4bis Rue Alfred Binet, 06000 Nice (the big blue gate) (we don't organize pick-up at the hotel)

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