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
699 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful tour
G4671CTbethe,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful time on this tour! We had a multi-generational family group of 12 and it was enjoyed by all. Our tour guide Cyril was fantastic and made it a special day for all of us. We felt like we got to see parts of France we would not have been able to otherwise. Highly recommended!
Great tour guide: Samuel
Wander56524801073,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Samuel was a great tour guide! The views were amazing. Went on a Sunday so most shops were closed.
Visit to the Sea Alps with the Samuel Guide
maruliv2020,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent excursion thanks to Samuel’s guide who accompanied us throughout the trip in a professional way: telling us the story of each of the places visited; I empathize, conversing with each of the passengers and very attentive to each one, trying to group consensus in those activities that allowed it. A pleasure to meet the sea alps with a polyglot guide and lover of your work!
Breathtaking views
Augusta A,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Breathtaking views!!! Samuel our guide was excellent, very knowledgeable and took his time explaining the history of region!!! This was a highlight of our trip. Highly recommend!!
Picturesque!!
augusta e,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour was amazing!! Countryside picturesque and beautiful!! Our guide Samuel was excellent!!! He was very knowledgeable, professional and took his time explaining the history. This was the highlight of our trip. Highly recommend!!
French apps train
Chris J,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Cyril was a great tour guide. He went above and beyond to make this excursion special for the family. This was one of our favorite excursions we did on this vacation.
Highly recommended day out of Nice into the mountain villages
Joannaheather,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fabulous day out led by our guide Cyril. He was helpful, warm and well-informed throughout the trip. We started on a train which took us through some really interesting villages then transferred to a bus to take us to the village for lunch. Lunch was delicious and just enough (good veggie options). After that we walked for a while then got a shuttle bus up to this most amazing and very remote chapel. For me this was the highlight as Cyril took us through the frescoes one by one, which was fascinating. We arrived back into Nice around 7pm, tired but very happy.
Very interesting trip with vey nice guide Mr Cyryl!
annagI6038SK,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super! Mr Cyryl is the best He has very big knowledge about history and was very careful about us
12/10 PERFECT TOUR!!
N650VEmorgana,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This experience was truly a once in a lifetime experience! Cyril’s knowledge of all the stops on tour along with his lively attitude really made the tour even better. The lunch in the village was great and we were blessed with the most beautiful weather! We are already recommending this tour to friends/family back home. We had an AMAZING time!! Thank you, Cyril!
Historic, scenic and educational
Y3163DWchristiann,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cyril was absolutely unbelievable. He was so knowledgeable about the area. We went to a village that was known for exclusive honey. During our train stop, he ran to the city center to pick it up for us before we ended our tour. Best guide we’ve had by far.
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