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Castillon walks
Razet Route
Visorando Member
5.45 mi
+1,965 ft
-1,982 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Castillon (Alpes-Maritimes)
A beautiful hike in the hills between Menton and Sospel offering magnificent views of the sea, Corsica on a clear day, and the peaks of the Mercantour. The old village of Castillon is steeped in history. It was devastated by an earthquake in 1887 and then razed to the ground by Allied forces in 1944.
Le Gramondo from the Col de Castillon
10.04 mi
+3,563 ft
-3,586 ft
7h 45
Difficult
Departure from Castillon (Alpes-Maritimes)
Circular route that takes you to Gramondo, an Italian peak at 1,376 m, offering a 360° view of the Mercantour range and the Menton coast.
Baisse de Scuvion and Fort de Pierre Pointue
4.63 mi
+1,706 ft
-1,706 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Castillon (Alpes-Maritimes)
A beautiful walk in the Mediterranean hinterland. Between forests and rocks, with traces of history (forts and fortifications from the Maginot Line!)
A variety of views between the sea and the mountains.
Big reverse loop in the Parc Départemental de l'Ubac Foran
4.07 mi
+1,037 ft
-1,027 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Menton (Alpes-Maritimes)
Trace, in reverse, of the largest lap inside the Parc Départemental de l'Ubac Foran, in Menton. Following this route, you'll take the ascent, passing through shady areas and undergrowth with enough room for one person to pass, then a descent on a wide, sunny track.
Mont Ours, Pointe de Siricocca and Pic de Garuche
6.48 mi
+2,251 ft
-2,251 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Castillon (Alpes-Maritimes)
A very beautiful hike through the rugged terrain of the Menton hinterland. An easy climb to three peaks offering superb views and a varied landscape.
Tour and ascent of Pointe Siricocca from Monti
8.64 mi
+2,979 ft
-2,979 ft
6h 35
Difficult
Departure from Menton (Alpes-Maritimes)
Circular route with a gradual elevation gain, through forests and streams, which will take you to the Siriccoca peak for a breathtaking view of Menton and its surroundings.
Le Grand Mont or Gramondo starting from Monti
11.07 mi
+4,157 ft
-4,173 ft
8h 45
Difficult
Departure from Menton (Alpes-Maritimes)
A beautiful, long hike that takes you from the hamlet of Monti to the area behind Le Berceau, on the Italian border. A long climb that will be rewarded with a magnificent view of the coast, from Monaco to Bordighera.
PLEASE NOTE: following the bad weather in December 2019, the path from Monti to Castellar through the Vallon Obscur has suffered significant damage.
Tour and ascent of Pointe Siricocca from Col des Banquettes
4.64 mi
+1,348 ft
-1,358 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Agnès (Alpes-Maritimes)
From Col des Banquettes, this beautiful circular hike takes you to Ravin de Verroux, Ravin de Merthéa and Ruisseau du Borrigo. It also gives you the opportunity to pass by numerous fortifications overlooking the valleys below. From Pointe Siricocca, you can admire Menton and the village of Sainte-Agnès.
Pointe de Siricocca, Pic de Garuche and Mont Ours
5.60 mi
+2,162 ft
-2,136 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Agnès (Alpes-Maritimes)
Loop hike above Sainte-Agnès with the ascent of three peaks that do not present any difficulties: the Pointe de Siricocca (and its fort-sheepfold), the Pic de Garuche (and its bunker) and the Mont Ours (and its DFCI guard post at the top of a white oak forest).
Diverse panoramic views of the coast, the Mercantour and the Nice hinterland.
Mont Carpano from Castellar
4.46 mi
+1,453 ft
-1,453 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Alpes-Maritimes
An easily accessible hike offering fabulous views of the French Riviera from Menton to the Estérel.
The village of Castellar is also worth a visit.
Circular route to Roc de l'Orméa and Col de Restaud
5.35 mi
+2,766 ft
-2,769 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Alpes-Maritimes
A beautiful, easy circular walk starting from the hilltop village of Castellar, taking you up Roc de l'Orméa (1,132 m) via Cime de Restaud (1,148 m). Enjoy panoramic views of the French Riviera, from Roquebrune-Cap-Martin to Menton, and of the Italian coast. The 360° panorama also offers breathtaking views of the snow-capped peaks of the Mercantour.
Cime de Restaud, Roc de l'Orméa and Mont Carpano
8.00 mi
+2,982 ft
-3,012 ft
6h 15
Difficult
Departure from Alpes-Maritimes
This panoramic hike is a loop starting from the hilltop village of Castellar and climbing the Cime de Restaud (1,148 m), the Roc de l'Orméa (1,132 m) and Mont Carpano (772 m) on the border ridge.
Superb views over the French Riviera from Menton to Monaco and Vintimille. Beautiful views of the hinterland too, with the peaks of the Pays Mentonnais and the snow-capped peaks of the Mercantour.
Route of former military structures near Sainte-Agnès
8.32 mi
+2,825 ft
-2,815 ft
6h 15
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Agnès (Alpes-Maritimes)
A beautiful hike north of Sainte-Agnès, Europe’s highest coastal village (700 m), featuring three high points, three former military fortifications and three different viewpoints: the Southern Alps from Mont Ours, the east from Pic de Garuche and, finally, Pointe de Siricocca, a rocky peak overlooking the coast.
Circular route from Sainte-Agnès: Baudon, Farguet and Mont Ours
15.03 mi
+5,600 ft
-5,591 ft
6 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Sainte-Agnès (Alpes-Maritimes)
A circular route in the Menton hinterland completed on 1 May 2019 during the 40th Critérium des randonneurs de Sainte-Agnès. On the itinerary: ascents of the Cime du Baudon, the Col du Farguet and Mont Ours.
Cime de Baudon from Sainte-Agnès
3.75 mi
+2,165 ft
-2,165 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Agnès (Alpes-Maritimes)
A beautiful climb to the Cime de Baudon from the hilltop village of Sainte-Agnès.
The summit offers exceptional 360° views of the entire region, particularly Menton, but also other towns along the coast and numerous mountain peaks.
The Bausson massif and the Cime de Baudon from Saint-Agnès
4.23 mi
+2,559 ft
-2,552 ft
4h 10
Difficult
Departure from Sainte-Agnès (Alpes-Maritimes)
This magnificent route, set in wild, unspoilt countryside in a little-known area, is at times closer to mountaineering, due to its small technical and exposed sections, than to a classic hike. It provides access to the Bausson massif, then to Baudon, a summit offering exceptional views of the surrounding mountains, the sea, and Corsica on a clear day. There are no paths between points (3) and (6): the Visorando app may prove useful.
Sainte-Agnès and Gorbio circular loop via the Col de la Madone
12.93 mi
+2,779 ft
-2,749 ft
8h 20
Difficult
Departure from Sainte-Agnès (Alpes-Maritimes)
A very scenic route that follows part of the Balcons de la Méditerranée and takes you to Mont Gros and Mont Agel for breathtaking views of the coast.
February 2021: Please note that the section of the path between point 2 and point 3 is currently blocked by a rockslide and is therefore temporarily closed.
Sainte-Agnès circular via Borrigo Waterfall
4.30 mi
+1,719 ft
-1,722 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Agnès (Alpes-Maritimes)
A beautiful hike combining sightseeing, physical exercise and the discovery of Sainte-Agnès, the highest coastal village in Europe. The Borrigo Waterfall, this alpine trail and the duty to remember with a visit to the Maginot Line fort will round off a wonderful day.
Mont Agaisen in Sospel
3.75 mi
+1,325 ft
-1,355 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Sospel (Alpes-Maritimes)
Starting from the pretty medieval village of Sospel in the Bévéra valley, this easy hike will take you through oak and olive trees to Mont Agaisen, where there is an old Maginot Line fortification. The summit is also a take-off point for paragliders.
Sospel – Menton
12.54 mi
+3,671 ft
-4,816 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Sospel (Alpes-Maritimes)
This route leaves theGR® 52 to head for Grammondo and cross over to the Italian side.
On the descent, there are almost constant views of the sea, ending in the very pretty town of Grimaldi.
Panoramas and Forts in the South-West of Sospel
11.43 mi
+3,182 ft
-3,196 ft
8h 00
Difficult
Departure from Sospel (Alpes-Maritimes)
A route with many facets. The medieval history of Sospel, the magnificent panorama from the Tête de Nervina stretching across the Bévéra Valley, the paved slanting streets, and the forts dating from the last war will delight curious hikers.
Sospel - Menton
10.24 mi
+3,691 ft
-4,767 ft
7h 55
Difficult
Departure from Sospel (Alpes-Maritimes)
This is the last stage ofthe GR® 52. It is certainly not the highest in altitude, but it is difficult due to its distance and the passage of certain passes with steep ascents and descents. The Mediterranean views are splendid, especially those from the Col du Razet and Col du Berceau, which rises to 1,100 metres above the town of Menton, the end point of theGR®. You walk along the Italian border throughout the route.
Be warned, in summer this stage is very challenging due to the heat, especially the descent from the Col du Berceau.
From Berrins to Agaisen
7.46 mi
+2,664 ft
-2,635 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Sospel (Alpes-Maritimes)
A circular route around the small town of Sospel. Beautiful landscapes in the heart of the Mediterranean mountains.
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