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The 10 most beautiful hiking routes in the heart of the Nice Côte d'Azur metropolitan area
Hiking route
· France
Mont Lion
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
10.2 km
4:15 h
700 m
700 m
A leisurely circular hike including a climb to the summit with beautiful views of Gilette and the valley of the lower Var.
Long-Distance Hiking
· Italy
Sentiero Italia
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
6,057.3 km
2049:10 h
300,000 m
300,000 m
PLEASE NOTE: This version of Sentiero Italia is updated to 2022, go here to check out the latest version: Sentiero Italia CAI - Official Map.
The longest long-distance hiking trail in the world is getting a revival – on the Sentiero Italia, Italy shows itself in all its diversity. With stamina and a lot of wanderlust, you will get to the most beautiful places in the country!
Long-Distance Hiking
· Cottian Alps
On the Grande Traversata delle Alpi (GTA) from Maddalena to Sambuco
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
Multi-stage route
139.1 km
53:49 h
9,795 m
10,370 m
The Varaita, Maira and Stura valleys in the southern Cottian Alps are among the largest desettlement areas in the entire Alpine region.
Hiking route
· France
Pointe de 4 Cantons
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
11.9 km
5:00 h
978 m
978 m
A varied and very lonely hike leads to the summit of the Pointe de 4 Cantons, which offers a surprisingly good view.
Hiking route
· France
Lauvet d'Ilonse (crossing)
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
13.4 km
5:00 h
629 m
629 m
This leisurely circular hike leads across wide alpine pastures and offers a particularly beautiful view of the main chain of the Maritime Alps.
Hiking route
· Nice - Côte d'Azur
P'tite rando à Levens : circuit de l'Arpasse
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
9.6 km
2:30 h
379 m
379 m
Venez goutez aux olives de Levens.
Territoire exceptionnel pour son oliveraie, cette randonnée permet la découverte du terroir de Levens et offre un superbe panorama depuis le sommet du Mont Arpasse !
Hiking route
· Eze
P'tite rando à Eze : Circuit du Fort de la Revère
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
6 km
3:15 h
422 m
421 m
Ne ratez pas une des plus belles vues du monde !
Certainement un des plus beaux panoramas existants mais aussi la découverte d'un site riche pour son histoire et son milieu naturel.
Une randonnée, dans le parc naturel départemental de la grande Corniche, très sympa, balisée tout le long du sentier, à faire par de belles journées ensoleillées, idéale en hiver et au printemps. Les points forts sont la proximité de Nice, des panoramas exceptionnels tout le long du sentier et une flore méditerranéenne très présente.
Hiking route
· France
Cascade du Piolart and Plateau de Sestrière
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
9 km
3:30 h
642 m
642 m
The extremely rewarding but short circular hike to the "Cascade du Piolart" waterfall can be extended to include the beautiful and leisurely ascent to the "Plateau de Sestrière" plateau.
Long-Distance Hiking
· Nice - Côte d'Azur
The Salt Routes: The Pagarine Route
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Multi-stage route
159.3 km
48:00 h
7,833 m
7,325 m
The French-Italian "Pagarine Route" links Nice and Cuneo in 10 stages, passing through the Venetian Valley, the Mercantour National Park and the Alpi Marittime Park. It is based on the historical foundations of the salt routes and invites you to discover the innumerable riches of the territory in the heart of the grandiose landscapes between the Alps and the Mediterranean.
The route is based on the historical foundations of the salt routes and invites you to discover the innumerable riches of the territory in the heart of the grandiose landscapes between the Alps and the Mediterranean.
Long-Distance Hiking
· Province of Cuneo
GR 52 A: Le Sentier Panoramique du Mercantour
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Difficulty
moderate
222.6 km
88:00 h
12,885 m
12,948 m
The GR 52 A long-distance hiking trail circles the Parc National du Mercantour and, true to its name, offers the best views of the breathtaking mountain world.
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