Train Exp. through the Alps (Royal Baroque Route from Nice)
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⚠️ GOOD PHYSICAL CONDITIONS REQUIRED (3-7km walk, some uphill for Monastery and Castle ruins)
Get this Off-the-Beaten-Tracks Mountain Train Experience, now! Through Alps, canyons, viaducts & tunnels, get fresh air following our greatest 3 Valleys. Explore hidden gems & breathtaking landscapes into picturesque medieval villages (1 labeled: "one of France's most beautiful villages") & many more.
Lunch incl. in one of the best valley's restaurant.
Visit its medieval jewels through unspoiled nature, ruins of castles, great panoramic points, a Monastery & a great Bronce Age Museum (option) - Short hike possible.
A shuttle bus will permit us to jump from village to village by spectacular roads through canyons. Special Italian atmosphere (recently became French and great Alpine adventure, with history of wars & glory (WW2, Napoleon).
You will love the tiny maze of medieval streets, a splendid baroque atmosphere in the monuments & how authentic is real Nice countryside.
Additional Info
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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Operates in all weather conditions (except if it rains all-day), please dress appropriately
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 Tende + day of tour)
There is only time departure at 8am from Gare de Nice-Ville, 12 avenue Thiers 06000 Nice (Boulangerie Paul) (we don't organize pick-up from hotel)
Good physical conditions required (there are some important uphills if you want to visit all the monuments)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Gare de Nice Ville
Meeting point at 7.55am in front of the main entrance of: Gare de Nice Ville ("boulangerie Paul" terrace, next the main entrance), 12 avenue Thiers, Nice (2mn walk from Tramway (line 1) stop "Gare Thiers", follow up the black modern building during 2 minutes until the big square. The guide will be waiting for you at Boulangerie Paul terrace with a blue sign "Train Experience through the Alps". Don't be late, the train doesn't wait!
Southern French Alps
Historic Trainline passing through the southern Alps along 3 main valleys connecting Nice & French Riviera with the highest peaks of southern Alps and northern Italy (Piedmont). Great French civil engineering of the beginning of the XXst century through see spectacular artworks, bridges, surprising tunnels and canyons. Brand new trains. A must do! Beautiful scenery and landscapes. 1:15-hour uphill + shuttle bus by spectacular roads to the 2 villages ; 2-hours downhill
What‘s Included
Local guide
Professional guide
Driver/guide
Lunch
Fuel surcharge
Live commentary on board
Local taxes
Options
With Restaurant For Lunch
Best Local Food Restaurant: We select for you the Best restaurants in one of the villages
Reviews
719 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Alps Train Tour with Sofia (ft. Ramon!)
Ellie B,May 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a wonderful experience that my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed. We were in France for our honeymoon and decided to take this tour as a great way to experience some smaller alpine villages and it delivered. The villages were gorgeous, the people were welcoming and nice, the lunch was amazing, I can't speak highly enough. Our guide Sofia and her infectious positivity made the experience even better. Sofia and her partner Ramon were so much fun to talk to, they had a plethora of knowledge on the area and also just France life in general. One of our favorite memories from the whole trip was just chatting with Sofia and Ramon about life in France while we rode the train back. All in all a truly great experience made even better by some wonderful guides.
Highly recommend this...
Steve B,May 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Highly recommend this tour. Scenery and learning about the history and way of life of the villages was priceless. Meeting some of the locals was very memorable. And our guide, Cyril, was extremely knowledgeable, entertaining, and a joy to share the day with.
Sophia was a phenomenal tour guide for this experience!
Tiffany g,May 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Sophia was our tour guide for this magical day and I don’t think it would have been half as amazing if we didn’t have her showing us around! She was so knowledgeable about the history of the towns and culture and answered every single question anyone had. It was very impressive. The tour itself was not as strenuous as it was described. It was a beautiful day and the lunch was out of this world. I had the beef burgeon and it was 11/10! Sophia got the group interacting with eachother all day long, her energy was fantastic and kept us all excited for the next stop. This is a must do tour and if you can, book with Sophia! She is a lovely wonderful tour guide that will be sure to show you a tour of a lifetime
We had such a wonderful...
Michelle H,May 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had such a wonderful time and learned so much history! Our guide was very friendly, helpful and made the trip so enjoyable. Very easy meet-up and travel. Lots of unique small-town stops
Great day trip to mountain villages
Gail S,May 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great day trip. The logistics were perfect and Cyril was knowledgeable and fun to be with. He packed a lot into a single day and we learned a great deal about the towns we visited.
Alps tour with Sophia is a MUST DO
Ralph C,May 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had SO much fun with our tour guide Sophia today. She was knowledgeable, personable, professional, and punctual. She went out of her way to make everyone feel comfortable and answered all of our questions. I wish I could have booked more tours with her during our stay! The tour was beautiful beyond words. You learn so much about the history of medieval towns, see beautiful churches, views of the alps and the most delicious lunch. Can’t recommend this tour with Sophia enough!
Amazing experience
J2743MFjoannak,May 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was one of the most beautiful and fun experiences we’ve ever done. Our guide Samuel was communicating beforehand and extremely organized. He knew so much history about the areas we travelled to. More than that he went above and beyond to ensure each person had a good experience! I highly recommend this tour and especially with Samuel as your guide!!!
Phenomenal Mountain View’s!
genesis b,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I just want to start off by saying Sofia is THE BEST! Things don’t always go as planned and we had one of those days with the transportation but she handled it very well. The tour itself has magnificent views! 10/10 would recommend. Also the lunch was very filling (I had the gnocchi)
All the beauty without the crowds
F0urPs,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A wonderful trip to beautiful medieval villages without any crowds. Cyril was a great guide, sharing a good level of information but going even deeper when answering any questions. He was a real pleasure and appreciated. Lunch was excellent. After doing Eze and the Grasse/Gourgon/Tourettes circuit, this was a very nice change of pace. All the beauty without the crowds. The favorite tour of our trip!
Train experience
phillipmV7481AN,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sofia was excellent guide. Very informative and super nice.
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