From Monaco to Menton via Cap Martin

I suggest this round trip route, which starts at the eastern edge of Monaco and ends at the casino in Menton, without ever losing sight of the sea, with superb views of Monaco and Menton.
It follows the customs officers' paths, crosses or overlooks the beaches of Cabbé and Le Buse, goes around Cap Martin to arrive at Carnolès and finally Menton.
It is a 16 km (8 km x 2) route on paved terrain, with no technical difficulties, if you choose to do the round trip.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 15.66 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 55 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 141 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 140 m

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    Highest point: 37 m
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    Lowest point: 1 m

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Description of the walk

The suggested starting point is the Country Club car park (private but accessible to two-wheeled vehicles) located in the commune of Roquebrune. Outside the high season, there are parking options nearby, or you can get off at Monaco Monte-Carlo station and take one of the Principality's buses (lines 1, 4 or 6) to the Monte-Carlo Country Club.

(S/E) With your back to the car park, head east to reach the seafront (signposted).

(1) Take the stairs down to the seaside path. Continue along this easily accessible path.

(2) Turn left onto Chemin des Douaniers. It is well marked with signs indicating the direction and walking time.

(3) On the way there, turn right to go down to Cabbé Beach. Walk along the beach, then go up on the left towards a tunnel.

(4) Enter the tunnel that passes under the railway line and climb the stairs to the road.

(5) At street level, turn right, cross the bridge and continue on the left for a few dozen metres before finding the seaside path called Promenade Le Corbusier on the right.

(6) At this point, you will see the private entrances to several buildings that are part of the Le Corbusier site at Cap Martin (nothing extraordinary, seen from the outside). Continue along the marked path around Cap Martin.

(7) Take the impressive footbridge built over the sea and continue along the seafront.

(8) Villa Cypris is not visible from the path, but the cloister already gives a glimpse of the Byzantine style of this building. After passing the tip of the cape, continue along the path towards the Carnolès district, which is part of the town of Roquebrune-Cap-Martin. Follow the coastline to Menton.

(9) Crossing the Borrigo

(10) Arrival at the Casino de Menton, not far from the historic town, which is the return point for our hike. Take the route in the other direction (allow about two hours).

(5) When you reach the bridge, do not cross it, but continue straight on towards Monaco. This will avoid having to go down to the beach again. Then continue to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 6 m - Monte-Carlo Country Club car park
  2. 1 : km 0.06 - alt. 7 m - Stairs
  3. 2 : km 0.4 - alt. 23 m - Coastal path
  4. 3 : km 0.83 - alt. 18 m - Turn-off to Cabbé Beach
  5. 4 : km 1.31 - alt. 4 m - Tunnel
  6. 5 : km 1.44 - alt. 31 m - Road and bridge
  7. 6 : km 2.18 - alt. 25 m - Le Corbusier's cabin - Cabanon et site corbuséen du Cap Martin
  8. 7 : km 2.54 - alt. 10 m - Footbridge
  9. 8 : km 3.75 - alt. 16 m - Villa Cypris
  10. 9 : km 7.46 - alt. 1 m - Crossing the - Borrigo (fleuve)
  11. 10 : km 7.81 - alt. 4 m - Menton Casino. Casino Beach. Near the - Careï (fleuve)
  12. S/E : km 15.66 - alt. 6 m - Monte-Carlo Country Club car park

Notes

There is a water point on the Cap Martin route.

I would like to point out that this is an urban or peri-urban route. You never feel like you are in the middle of nature because even on the coastal paths, you walk either along the SNCF railway line or along property boundaries.
At the time of publication (November 2022), the route is passable from start to finish, with no detours as was the case last year. However, please check access to the Cap Martin trail as it may be closed in the event of rough seas.

Worth a visit

It is, of course, possible to do this route only on the way there and return by bus or train, reverse it, etc.
You can take the opportunity to visit Monaco and/or Menton...
There are many places to take a break or go for a swim...
Visits to the Cabanon and Villa E-1027 at Cap Martin are by reservation only.

If you only want to do the Cap Martin tour, see file no. 270219 published in Visorando .

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 8 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
bernard bb
bernard bb

Thank you Frédo13350 for your review
Best regards, rando, b.

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Frédo13350
Frédo13350

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very beautiful walk along the coastline.

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bernard bb
bernard bb

I'm even thinking of doing this route again (but after the Grand Prix) with my partner
because it's so interesting.
I look forward to seeing you, my dear Daniel.

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danielaime06
danielaime06

Thank you, Bernard, for your positive comments
and for hiking one of my suggested routes. Usually it's the other way around.

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bernard bb
bernard bb

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 12, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful route, even though it is urbanised, very colourful, with magnificent landscapes.
Thank you danielaime06 for suggesting it
bernard bb

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NOLLICEC
NOLLICEC

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

For the section from Monte Carlo to the tip of Cap Martin, the coastal path is very well marked, with a rollercoaster-like route and numerous stairways. The section along the railway line is uninteresting. For the second section, which goes to Menton, there are no markings, but you just need to walk along the pavement by the sea. Exploring the town is a must.

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dobido
dobido

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 04, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No


A route dotted with shaded areas and seats facing the sea, easily accessible even for children. Magnificent scenery.

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Hdb12
Hdb12

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 24, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Customs officers' trail walked in reverse with a break at MC.
Ideal in good weather, magnificent views on both sides of Cap de Roquebrune.
Completed on 21/06, few people on the route, which is perfectly marked.

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preg
preg

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 08, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

We followed this route, also starting from Menton.
The tip of the cape is the wildest part.
It's a pleasant walk in winter.
However, it is still the least interesting cape in the department because it is too urbanised.

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LION06
LION06

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 11, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hello to all Visorandonneur members.
I did this easy hike in March 2024, but in the direction of Menton > Monaco. (During this period, parking on the Menton side is free). There are quite a few ups and downs. With a beautiful blue sky and calm sea, it's very easy for those who don't like steep slopes!
I did the hike on a weekday, so there were very few people, but for my taste there were too many animals without leashes, and not all of their owners picked up after them, which meant you had to watch the ground regularly to avoid getting your shoes dirty... a shame!
Nevertheless, I recommend this pleasant walk!

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danielaime06
danielaime06

Thank you, Alti, for this further clarification. I did indicate in the description that the S/E takes place in the municipality of Roquebrune. However, I thought it would be more convenient to write "eastern border of Monaco" in the preamble, as this better indicates the approximate location of the start.

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bpeiffer06
bpeiffer06

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 27, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

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