Train Experience Through The Alps (Full Day)

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Overview

Available languages

Portuguese

English

Italian

French

Spanish

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⚠️ SPORTY DAY Min. 3mi - Max. 7,5mi: Castle + Hiking

A unique experience by an Historic Mountain Railway through the Alps, beyond canyons, viaducts and tunnels discovering new treasures, unknown by most of the French Riviera's visitors. Get the fresh air of the Alps and discover 2 authentic villages.

Come through surprising Alps' hidden gems & be amazed by landscapes, our most picturesque medieval villages, castle, fortifications, draw-bridge & optionally the most beatiful hiking you could imagine through Mystic Forest & Sandstone blocks.

Lunch included in the best restaurant

Get this Off-the-Beaten-Tracks Experience, now!

⚠️ SPECIAL OPTION LAVENDER FARM & NAPOLEON ROUTE :

Lavender fields in flower, photos & aromatic plants

From June 9th until July 17th: only Mondays & Thursdays.

Longer Train Ride + 30mn bus + short hike: Lavender Farm, picnic & wine, Entrevaux Old Town & Castle

Return in Nice 9pm

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 Entrevaux + day of tour)

There is only time departure at 7.30am from Gare des Chemins de Fer de Provence, 4bis Rue Alfred Binet, 06000 Nice (the big blue gate) (we don't organize pick-up at the hotel)

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

Gare du Sud

Meeting point behind Gare du Sud, beautiful train station built in 1892: In front of Gare des Chemins de Fer de Provence, 4bis Rue Alfred Binet, Nice

30 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

Annot

Amazing medieval village in the Alps

3 hours•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

583 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

502

Fantastic day out… fantastic Cyril
sarah g,
Jun 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This was an absolutely brilliant day… Cyril was the best guide ever…. So friendly so funny and professional Very caring…. He can not do enough for you to give you the best experience
One of a kind and beautiful views
Amber N,
Jun 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Cyril was a great guide and his humor made for some fun while learning about the history. This is a lonnngg day but not as strenuous as expected from some previous reviews and there is plenty of downtime, waiting around and eating. Cyril went out of his way to accommodate everyone and ensure we had drinks, snacks, food, toilets, etc. Lunch was delicious and huge portions. Both Annot and Entrevoux were so cool to explore and learn about their times, never seen anything like the villages before. We ended up with about 2 hours to wait until the train back to Nice comes at 7:30pm with arrival back to Nice at 9pm.
Great hiking trip
Amy D,
Jun 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Rigorous hiking and walking, so definitely know that you are ready and able to walk steep inclines and hike through rocky trails. The scenery and views are amazing and worth the effort. Our guide was not only knowledgeable about the history and area, he was also kind and wanted us to taste local food. It was a great day. If you have time for a full day adventure, this is for you.
Most memorable part of our vacation
Robin P,
Jun 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This trip was wonderful and it was made all the better by our guide, Cyril. He was knowledgeable and funny and allowed our small group to determine what we wanted to do during our excursion. We visited two medieval villages and saw local history and the way people live there today. We also visited local artisans and eateries. Cyril has a wonderful sense of humor and I will remember every moment of this very special trip.
Villages in the valleys of French Alps
Pavitran D,
Jun 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00
The history and culture of the villages followed by hiking to the cathedral at the top of the Alps was an exciting experience with our interesting snd fun loving tour guide