Nice, Cote d'Azur, France
Experience
A 4.8km circular coastal walk around the glittering coast of the Riviera’s most exclusive ‘cap’ – a favourite of jet-setting billionaires.
Good for age: 18+
Duration: 2-3 hours
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5 spectacular walks on the French Riviera
Cote d'Azur, France
Bucket List Experience
Last updated: 15 March, 2024
When the Cote d’Azur seems too built-up and busy, the best cure is to strike out into nature – the craggy coastline and verdant interior that attracted visitors here in the first place.
There are many scenic walks along popular areas of the coast – or serious hikers will find more challenging paths between the villages-perches high above the coast, or in the spectacular Alpes Maritimes region north of Nice, home of the Mercantour National Park.
Who to go with: tour operators
Cote d'Azur, France
Experience
A 3-hour 6.6km coastal walk to Cap Martin’s tip and back, with spectacular views and famous 20th-century architectural landmarks at Cap Moderne.
Good for age: 18+
Duration: 3 hours
Eze, Cote d'Azur, France
Experience
A dramatic 1.6km, one hour descent down from the clifftop village of Eze to Eze-Bord-du-Mer by the sea. Glittering views all the way.
Good for age: 18+
Duration: 1 hour
Saint-Tropez, Cote d'Azur, France
Bucket List Experience
Experience
Just outside the capital of bling, Saint-Tropez, this 18km coastal path, starting at beautiful Gigaro beach and signposted in yellow, is one of France’s wildest, most beautiful coastal paths.
Good for age: 18+
Duration: 5-7 hours
Cannes, Cote d'Azur, France
Experience
Escape civilization along this surprisingly wild, circular 5km coastal path that winds around Cap d’Antibes. Start at Garoupe Beach and pass rocky cliffs, high over the crashing waves.
Good for age: 18+
Duration: 2 hours
Logistics
Price: Free
Minimum age: Any
Age suitable: 18+
When: All year around
Duration: 1-7 hours
Getting there & doing it
Komoot has a great list of mapped routes with photographs and recommendations by walkers. For the most part, these walks are easy to do under your own steam, with sturdy shoes, a hat, a bottle of water and a mobile phone.
When to do it
Seaside walks are fine year-round, but avoid wet or very windy days when parts of the coastline can be slippery and dangerous. In July and August, set out early to avoid the heat. For mountain walks, avoid November-April, when there’s snow in the Alpes Maritimes.
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Cote d'Azur, France
Destination guide
Money, glamour and bombshell looks: this beach-trimmed stretch of French coast offers decadent hotels, lounging in beach clubs, fine restaurants and world-class art.
Cote d'Azur, France
Destination guide
Chic yacht-filled resort, where the jet set parade the beach and party till dawn. Glitz, glamour and superb people-watching.
Cote d'Azur, France
Destination guide
Sister city of Hollywood and host of the famous film festival, Cannes, with its palm-lined La Croisette, golden beach and five star hotels oozes cinematic and pure Riviera glamour.