Climbing & treetop adventure

Vertical adventures

Do you like climbing, especially in the Mediterranean sunshine? The French Riviera is peppered with gorges, cliffs and forests jam-packed with excitement. Climbing, Via Ferrata, treetop adventure… gain a bit of ground and get to grips with the area! Here are some trails to suit your taste, goals, fitness and experience. You’re in for an adrenalin rush!

Climbing

Taking on the cliffs

The mountainous Menton, Riviera & Merveilles destination is the perfect place to tackle its best natural cliffs. As well as the sporting challenge, it’s a great way to soak up incredible views of fabulous scenery overlooking the area…

The “winter” cliff

of Castillon

Castillon cliff above Menton is one of the top climbing sites in the Alpes-Maritimes. It’s known as the “winter” cliff because it’s so hot here that you can only climb it between November and March. You’re bound to meet famous climbers who come here to train.

It has a variety of routes (55 in total) near the Caramel Viaduct. There are two sectors to it: Traduction and Arcade. Arcade is the oldest one and the most exciting of the two. The rather steep left side has a serious incline (45°) whilst the routes on the right are more varied and suitable for all climbing styles.

Before you start

Climbing is a sport with rules that you must follow to do it safely. Make sure you have the right climbing gear and check the difficulty of the trail.

Via ferrata

Thrills guaranteed

Via Ferrata is a cliffside route that’s a mix of hiking and climbing. Strap on your safety gear and experience a fun-filled sport in the great outdoors with peace of mind. There are several Via Ferrata routes between the sea and summit for climbers to try…

La Brigue:

a challenging Via Ferrata

A heady adventure that’s not for the faint-hearted! La Brigue’s south-facing Via Ferrata is only for experienced climbers. The challenging 600m route includes a dizzying 120m long zip-line and 8 monkey bridges including one with a 27m drop!

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Tende:

Via des Hérétiques

The Via Ferrata des Hérétiques is a challenging route that takes you back in time exploring the Lascaris counts’ medieval castle ruins, Hérétiques cave and Saint-Sauveur Chapel. With rungs, ramps, zip-lines, crossings and vertical passages, you’re in for an adrenalin-pumping climb surrounded by the showstopping Upper Roya Valley.

Did you know?

These “iron paths” first appeared in the Dolomites during World War I. The Italian army had set up passages with metal equipment to make it easier for soldiers to get around and advance on the summits.

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Treetop adventure

From vine to vine

Treetop adventure parks are the perfect place to get together with family or friends with ropes and harnesses for good times, thrills and spills! These lofty trails in the great outdoors are made up of footbridges, zip-lines, monkey bridges and vines so you can swing from tree to tree and put your balance to the test…

Accro des Merveilles

Park

Accro des Merveilles lies in the fairytale Valley of Wonders with 11 secure treetop trails plus 150 experiences for 2-79 year olds to test their agility. End on a high and fly 40m above a drop on zip-lines!

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To reach the Roya Valley

Roya Valley Access
Having been severely impacted by Storm Alex, the Roya Valley and its villages are now ready to welcome you this summer! Road and rail links have been developed to offer you the best possible experience.
Roya Valley Access

All hiking routes

Sea and water sports

Full schedule