Mont Boron - Semi-urban route of Nice

Start at the corner of Rue Saint-François-de-Paule and the east side of the Albert^Ier Gardens. This location is well suited for a meeting point, as it is easily accessible by various means of transport (tram, bus, etc.) and close to many types of parking.

(S/E) Head east on Rue Saint-François-de-Paule, which quickly becomes pedestrianised, until you reach Cours Saleya.

(1) Continue along the entire length of the street. At the end of the street, turn left to enter Old Nice. Take the second right, which ends in a flight of steps leading to Rue du Malonat. Go down the street and the steps and take the first right (Rue Droite).

Take the flight of steps on the right, Rue du Château. At the crossroads with Rue Saint-Joseph, turn left and reach the steps.

(2) Take them on the right to reach Montée Auguste Charleskerl, arriving in front of the cemetery entrance.

(3) Turn left to go around and find Montée Eberlé on the east side of the castle hill.

(4) Follow the path and steps downhill to reach Montée Monfort. Walk down this road to Rue de Foresta, then walk up this road to the steps leading to Quai Lunel.

Follow the pavement on the left until you reach the first pedestrian crossing, which you cross to arrive directly at Quai de la Douane. Walk around the port as close as possible to the boats.

(5) At Quai des Docks, turn left into the passageway and then continue right into Ruelle des Moulins. At the crossroads, turn left into Rue du Lazaret. Continue along Avenue Jeanne Marlin and take the stairs, turning right onto Avenue Lympia to reach Montée du Commandant Octobon. At the crossroads, take Boulevard Winston Churchill on the left and follow it to the end.

(6) Continue along the winding Chemin du Mont Boron, climbing up to Boulevard Carnot. You will find Chemin des Crêtes on your left. Stay on this road and, at the end, turn left onto Route du Mont Boron. Further on, turn left onto Sentier des Fauvettes. This will take you to Route du Mont Boron.

(7) Take the path on the left, which allows you to cut across the bends safely. Continue further on the left along Chemin du Fort du Mont Alban.

(8) Reach the fort and return to complete the circular route, returning to the previous crossroads.

(7) Turn left onto a stretch of road. At the second crossroads, take Avenue du Plateau du Mont Boron. At the end, turn right to return to the square at the crossroads of Route Forestière (RF) du Mont Boron, where the uphill path ends.

(9) Turn right onto Route de Bellevue to go around the military fort (closed to the public). Return to the crossroads.

(9) Continue right along the path parallel to the RF du Mont Boron. After the circular path, find the small path on the left that joins the RF.

(10) Walk down the road for about 250 metres (watch out for cars), then take the stairs on the left which lead to Avenue Ernestine. Walk down this avenue to the crossroads. Cross Boulevard Maeterlink, turn right and immediately take the road on the left. Walk through the housing estate. After the hairpin bend, turn left onto the path which joins the coastal path.

(11) Turn right onto this path and walk along the seafront towards Nice. Reach the Coco Beach area, then the promontory that marks the end of the path.

(12) Go back up to the road, Boulevard Franck Pilatte, and follow it to the harbour master's office.

(13) Take the first stairs on the left on Boulevard Stalingrad and go down to the port.

(14) Cross via the Lou Passagin shuttle. After crossing, take the quays on the left, successively: Lunel, Rauba Capeu, Etats Unis. You will arrive opposite the Jardin Albert^Ier.
Continue to reach the Promenade des Anglais at the Negresco.

(15) Turn right onto this promenade and follow it to the right until you reach the Albert I gardens (S/E).

Lou Passagin
A semi-urban hike combining a stroll through the city and the forest.
Expect tarmac and steps.
Suitable for all ages.
Family hike with numerous water points and safe stopping places.
Few sections on open roads (with cars) and safe paths.
Numerous viewpoints and points of interest that will delight young and old alike (religious and military monuments, special landmarks and sites offering beautiful panoramic views of Nice, the sea, the port, the bay of Villefranche, the hinterland, etc.) via shaded, safe green trails.
Numerous escape routes, shortcuts or additional circular loops.

- Visit to the old town (Cours Saleya, monuments, wash house, stairways, small squares, winding streets, etc.) free of charge.
- Visit to the castle hill free of charge (Roman ruins and panoramic viewpoints).
- Visit to the harbour free of charge.
- Visit to the flea market (antique dealers at the port) free of charge.
- Notre Dame du Port church: free.
- Port museum (numerous regular free exhibitions).
- Crossing the harbour via the Passagin (a boat that goes from one quay to another across the harbour, avoiding the need to walk around the harbour and reviving the trades of yesteryear) free of charge.
- Stop for a swim at Coco Beach or La Réserve, or even along the coast for strong swimmers.