Train Experience Through The Alps (Full Day)
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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
Annot
Amazing medieval village in the Alps
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
613 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Trip
Katie C,
Aug 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Carmella was an excellent and very knowledgeable tour guide. She was funny and kept us interested the whole trip.
Highly recommend!
Nancy S,
Jul 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00Wonderful experience! Our guide, Carmela, was fun, knowledgeable and helpful throughout the day. Each component of the tour was educational as well as entertaining. It was well worth the time. Be prepared for some fairly strenuous walking!
Villages & Mountain tour
fatou k,
Jul 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had an amazing time! Carmela was wonderful and we learned so much. I highly recommend this tour. Thank you, Carmela!!
It was a fantastic day...
Andrew H,
Jul 25, 2025
- Viator
4.00It was a fantastic day out and very interesting. Carmela was an amazing guide full of really useful information. She was super helpful throughout the whole day and couldn't do enough for everyone there. The train ride was nice and the scenery was amazing. We did lots of walking and my only complaint would be that the final walk is quite challenging but it is not really explained properly in the itinerary just how challenging it is. Thanks again to Carmela. We came away a lot more informed on the whole area thanks to her.
Great trip!
Robert A,
Jul 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our guide, Carmela, was very informative and a great sense of humour. The villages were unique. The views were incredible.
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