Train Experience through the Alps (Full Day from Nice)

Overview

Available languages

Portuguese

English

Italian

French

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⚠️ GOOD PHYSICAL CONDITIONS REQUIRED

Get this Off-the-Beaten-Tracks Mountain Train Experience, now! Through Alps, canyons, viaducts & tunnels, get fresh air following the great Var Valley. 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, drawbridge, castle fortified by Vauban, great panoramic points & Museum of Moto (optional) - Short hike downhill possible.

The 2nd village is shaped by a singular history and natural wildlife with a optional hike through sandstone blocks, rock shelters, a unique geological site, the "King's Room", a forest of hundreds years old chestnut trees.

⚠️ FROM MID-OCTOBER UNTIL END OF MARCH ITINERARY COULD CHANGE (get dark earlier and cold season):

Annot or Entrevaux + another alpine village and return at 7pm by bus (1H)

Return in Nice possible at 4pm visiting only one village

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

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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 8.30am from Gare de Nice-Ville, 12 avenue Thiers 06000 Nice (the big blue gate) (we don't organize pick-up at the 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‘s Included

Local guide

Professional guide

Driver/guide

Lunch

Fuel surcharge

Live commentary on board

Local taxes

What To Expect

Meeting point at 7.30am: At the big blue gate of Gare des Chemins de Fer de Provence, 4bis Rue Alfred Binet, Nice (2mn walk from Tramway (line 1) stop "Libération", the beautiful building on the square Place Charles de Gaulle is la Halle de la Gare du Sud. The small train station is just behind Nearby (2mn walk) the historical train station nowadays transformed in street food market. Very pleasant district with a very popular local food market

Admission Not Applicable

Southern French Alps

Historic Trainline passing through the southern Alps along the main river Var, antique frontier between France and Italian reign of Savoy. Great French civil engineering of the beginning of the XXst century. Small train. A must do! Beautiful scenery and landscapes 2hours uphill ; 2-hours downhill (or less)

Admission Not Applicable

Options

LAVENDER FARM & NAPOLEON ROUTE

Lavender Farm & Fields (hike): Longer train ride 30mn + Bus ride in Napoleon Route & by the lake + short hike to a beautiful lavender farm & owner reception
Duration: 13 hours: 1st stop to the Lavender Farm with the typical lunch + 2nd stop to the village of Entrevaux with Castle & fortified village
Typical lunch with wines: Local specialties will be served at the lavender field, with pairings of Provençal wines.
About Lavender : Everything about Lavender, thyme, rosemary (customized): properties, medicinal benefits, gastronomy, practical & romantism
Train + Bus + short hike: Cross the Alps by Train (amazing landscapes), bus ride through Napoleon road & relaxing walk through provençal hills
Meet the Farm owner: Be welcomed by Farm owner : 1h expert presentation of lavender production and its uses in cosmetics (& other aromatic plants)

With Restaurant For Lunch

Best Local Food Restaurant: We select for you the Best restaurants in one of the villages

Reviews

4.76

676 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

584

Train Trip Through the Alps
Darlene M,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Be sure and dress appropriately for the time of year you are taking this train experience. Tour guide did a great job.
Great trip
Susan B,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was a fun trip! Our guide, Cyril, was amazing! He was knowledgeable and entertaining. So much history in Entreveaux and Touet-sur-Var. Beautiful views of the mountains and countryside. We would recommend this tour.
Don’t miss this!!!
danielpS6881TD,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was by far the highlight of our trip to Nice! Cyril was highly knowledgeable on all the history and funny to boot! We had a full day but literally loved every minute, even when we had a few hiccups. Don’t pass on this experience!
Started the tour at...
Charlene U,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Started the tour at Entrevaux as planned then decided as a group to go to Touet-sur-Var so we could be back in Nice at 18h30. Moderate uphill climbs at both but very beautiful views of the mountainside and some interesting history. Cyril was a great guide, very knowledgeable and funny.
Fun small towns
Michael M,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
If you did the second town hiking stop, it's extra 4 hours. Won't get back till 9:30 pm. Wish we could have done it. I would go back to just do the second stop.
Perfect trip
Satish S,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Thoroughly enjoyed the whole trip. Our guide Cyril was just amazing. He took good care of us and explained every single details during the whole trip. Memorial trip. Worth visiting. Not to miss on the efforts everyone took to celebrate our anniversary too 😊😊😊, thanks Cyril. Thanks again
A beautiful visual introduction to the French Alps
Paul E,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
One day before departure we were told that the trip would be cancelled unless the four remaining participants each paid an additional €30 atop the fee previously paid. That was an unpleasant last-minute demand.
Train ride with Cyril
JSharel,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide was Cyril. He was knowledgable, engaging, helpful, and we enjoyed spending the day with him and our group of 8. He made the tour with his humor and knowledge. The train ride was enjoyable and picturesque. Cyril gave the history of the area starting at the train station and throughout the day as we traveled. The village walking tours were interesting and amazing. We enjoyed a couple of mild hikes to overlook the cities and a more moderate hike up to the citadel (optional) and down through the forest and olive trees. Lunch was enjoyable in one of the villages (lasagna or filet). For dinner we enjoyed a homemade pizza out of a food trip which was also enjoyable. Highly recommend the tour and you get a bonus if you get Cyril!
Outstanding Trip to the Alps and Beautiful Cities
Diane F,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was one of the best excursions/tours we’ve ever had! Toured two beautiful cities with our exceptional guide, Carmela, who was knowledgeable and very interesting. She went out of her way to get to know our interests and to be very helpful. Lunch was delicious. The restaurant set out a special area just for our group, and there was more food than we could eat. We also had wine. The hike to the Citadel was challenging, but the view from the top is worth the effort. (I walk 3-4 miles a day, and I found it difficult.) it was simply a wonderful day.
Worth it
Corilyn R,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Worth it ! The day was informative and adventurous. The train was pleasant with great history of nice. The town’s were quaint