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Trekking heaven
Best foot forward
Hikes
Our destination is heaven for hikers with its many trails for leisurely walkers and keen ramblers alike. Soak up the French Riviera’s stunning scenery on a walk at your own pace as you drink in the landscapes that inspire you and stop when you feel like taking a break, a photo or having a delicious picnic. You’re free as a bird! Walk this way to find our footpaths by the sea or in the mountains that tickle your fancy.
Put pedal to the metal
Bike rides
What could be better than riding our country roads by bike or mountain bike?! The quieter roads set the scene for jaw-dropping landscapes. As for mountain bikers, there’s a whole host of mountain paths and trails to happily ride from Sospel to Tende with different levels of difficulty.
If you’re more of an easy rider then you can hire e-bikes here too: the crowd-pleaser is a big hit among families!
With a guide
Naturalist hikes
Reconnect with Mother Nature and experience a dreamy world on a naturalist hike. Learn how to listen to the sounds of nature, recognise animal tracks, pick edible berries and medicinal plants, concoct potions and elixirs and so much more. Your guide will be there to help you and teach you about how this increasingly little-known environment thrives with no outside help.
Treks
The GR trails
Four GR (Grandes Randonnées) trails run through the French Riviera. The trails are signposted by the French Hiking Federation and cover the best landscapes in the region. Take the Balcons d’Azur trail (GR51) from Turbie through Gorbio then Sainte-Agnès to Menton. The setting is magical with the unique mountain horizon that drops into the sea. If you want to head inland, we recommend hiking the Valley of Wonders for its fascinating and extensive cave art, then ramble through the iconic Mercantour Park and its incredible biodiversity.
Push yourself
Trail and ultra running
Trail and running fans are in their element in our great outdoors! Whether you want to ramp up your training or push yourself, hit our paths and take part in our trails and ultras. Soak up the stunning scenery as the thrill of the challenge gives you wings. What to expect? Amazing routes and unmissable sporting events.
Trekking heaven
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.
