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
With Restaurant For Lunch
Best Local Food Restaurant: We select for you the Best restaurants in one of the villages
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)
Reviews
624 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Our guide was very knowledgeable. We learned a lot about the area and the history of the sites that we visited.
Laura K,
Aug 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our guide was very nice and very informative Learned a lot. We need to be able to walk uphill, which was lovely.
Carmela is awesome!
Todd M,
Aug 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00Stop scrolling and sign up for this opportunity. Carmela is a superb guide and truly in a league of her own. She is fully engaged and knowledgeable about all the areas you go and truly understands what she is showing and sharing with you. Don’t be either fooled or afraid, this trip does require physical effort in places; however, it is worth it! Know that you will be kept on time because the train schedule is the train schedule! However, at the end of the day you will come away with a superb experience! We enjoyed her so much we reached out to ask how we could get on other tours she leads (in this case a walking food tour through Old Town Nice).
mountain trip
Elvira S,
Aug 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very nice trip. It's not waste time and money. We visited 2 cities in mountain, with delicious lunch(local cheese, vine) in Annot. I have learned a lot of historical facts about Nice and mountain region. The trip was very well organized thanks to our guide Cyril. Thanks Cyril. About hiking: I know that many travelers think if they cope with it. You will have choice to wait at city or to hike. My recommendation ,to walk slowly and to drink water. The landscapes from fort is wonderful. Separate thanks to our team 16/08/2025 ,you are great!!!
Absolutely amazing tour....
Jessica B,
Aug 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00Absolutely amazing tour. Our guides were incredible. The views were amazing. Completely worth it. Would do again and again.
Tim and Nhora another great memory
Tim V,
Aug 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00A great experience, seeing mid evil villages that I would have never visited. No rush, no hurry thanks to our great tour guide. Lunch was fantastic, more than anyone expected, relaxed, great service from again our tour guide. We did not walk as far as expected, you always have the option to not walk up a steep hill. I recommend this trip just great memories that has no price.Tim and Nhora
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