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
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⚠️ 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
662 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Mountain Tour of Aples
DeniseD W,
Oct 6, 2025
- Viator
3.00The train ride was good, however, I was disappointed that the group did not go all the farther on the train. We only saw two villages and no snow top mountains. The guide was very knowledgeable about the area. We ended up doing more hiking than what was expected and people with disabilities could not have handle the hiking part of the tour.
Fantastic day trip
Leslie S,
Oct 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Be prepared to hike! Great trip. Camilla was wonderful. So much knowledge she shared with our group. It was a really special day.
Alps hiking tour by train
Anna F,
Oct 4, 2025
- Viator
4.00The hiking is more than moderate. The hike up to the castle was steep. Samuel our guide was knowledgeable. Enjoyed the group and the lunch we ate in Entrevaux. Sadly for those not hiking at our second stop in Annot, the shops and eateries were closed so the only thing to do if you decided not to go on the longer hike was sit at a bar. Many in the group were disappointed that the town had shut down for the afternoon hours.
Hike or not!!
Helen R,
Oct 2, 2025
- Viator
3.00If you’re not a huge hiker I recommend doing half day trip. Do not stay behind and wait in village. No food available. No shopping.
French Alps in a day from Nice
janet s,
Oct 2, 2025
- Viator
4.00Small train to the Alps. Our guide, Carmela had to make last minute changes due to the bridge being closed In one of the villages we were supposed to visit. We ate a delicious meal and drank some local Wines in Annot after a we finished a walking tour of the town. Next stop was Puget- Thenier where we did another tour around the town and then about a 1/3 of us went one quite a strenuous hike. My only complaint was the wait to catch the train back to Nice was too long. Just about a three hour wait.
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