Menton's lemons can be found along coastal walks or on the balconies linking the hilltop villages. You will appreciate the contrast between the limestone cliffs and the blue waters of the Mediterranean, in a landscape where the vegetation brings colors and scents....
Departing from the Menton Tourist Office, join a mountain leader on a walk to discover the orchards of the town's flagship citrus fruit.
You'll walk through Menton's citrus orchards. This half-day walk will give you the chance to see lemons in all their glory in the Garavan district and the picturesque old town of Menton. A lovely walk between heaven and earth!
Meet in front of the Menton Tourist Office at 9:00 am or 2:00 pm, depending on your registration. Along the way, you'll visit the Casetta lemon grove and discover the specialist stores, so you can take home a souvenir.
Elevation gain: 280 m; Walking time 3h00, 7km; Altitude < 350 m; Weighing < 3 Kg (20-liter rucksack max); Hiking shoes recommended. Stairs, marked roads and paths and regular 20-minute climbs.
Practical information:
Difficulty: level 1 to 2: Discovery - Difference in altitude: 280 m; Walking time 3h00; Altitude < 350 m; Distance: 7 km -
Carrying < to 3Kg ( backpack of 20 liters max) ;
Equipment:
Backpack - Pair of hiking or sports shoes
Sweater or fleece - Windbreaker or rain jacket
Cap, sunglasses, sun cream, knife and water bottle (1 liter minimum).
Personal snacks: dried fruit and chocolate bars
You'll walk through Menton's citrus orchards. This half-day walk will give you the chance to see lemons in all their glory in the Garavan district and the picturesque old town of Menton. A lovely walk between heaven and earth!
Meet in front of the Menton Tourist Office at 9:00 am or 2:00 pm, depending on your registration. Along the way, you'll visit the Casetta lemon grove and discover the specialist stores, so you can take home a souvenir.
Elevation gain: 280 m; Walking time 3h00, 7km; Altitude < 350 m; Weighing < 3 Kg (20-liter rucksack max); Hiking shoes recommended. Stairs, marked roads and paths and regular 20-minute climbs.
Practical information:
Difficulty: level 1 to 2: Discovery - Difference in altitude: 280 m; Walking time 3h00; Altitude < 350 m; Distance: 7 km -
Carrying < to 3Kg ( backpack of 20 liters max) ;
Equipment:
Backpack - Pair of hiking or sports shoes
Sweater or fleece - Windbreaker or rain jacket
Cap, sunglasses, sun cream, knife and water bottle (1 liter minimum).
Personal snacks: dried fruit and chocolate bars
