Grand tour of Cap d'Antibes

An easy walk. Make the most of a fine day to enjoy the views all around the headland and, at times, of the mountains.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 11.90 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 35 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 63 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 54 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 34 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: Antibes (06160|06600)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 43.572358° / E 7.125679°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 3643ET
  • Hour-by-hour weather

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Description of the walk

Park either in the car park on the Promenade Pierre Merli, or along Boulevard James Willie (paid parking), or on a side street (free parking).

(S/E) With your back to Old Antibes, head towards Cap d’Antibes via Boulevard James Willie.

(1) Pass Port de la Salis and continue along Boulevard de Bacon.

(2) Pass Pointe du Bacon and continue along the boulevard.

(3) Continue straight on along Boulevard de la Garoupe, keeping the sea on your left. Further on, at the end of Anse de la Garoupe, the boulevard moves away from the coast.

(4) At the junction, turn left onto Chemin de la Garoupe.

(5) Leave Avenue André Sella on your right and continue along Sentier de Tirepoil, veering to the left.

(6) Go round the Jardins d'Eilenroc on the left, keeping as close to the coast as possible, then, when you reach the vicinity of Villa Eilenroc, head up until you reach Avenue Mrs Beaumont.

(7) Follow it straight on until you reach Boulevard John Fitzgerald Kennedy.

(8) Turn left onto this boulevard and continue until you reach the coast again, passing the Hôtel du Cap and the Hôtel Eden Roc.

(9) Continue along the coast via Boulevard du Maréchal Juin.

(10) Pass Port du Crouton then Port Galice and continue along Boulevard Beaudoin.

(11) Turn right onto Chemin des Sables and continue straight on until you reach a roundabout and the coast.

(12) Turn right onto Boulevard James Willie to quickly reach the car park (S/E)..

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 2 m - Boulevard James Willie
  2. 1 : km 0.62 - alt. 2 m - Port de la Salis
  3. 2 : km 1.38 - alt. 6 m - Pointe du Bacon
  4. 3 : km 2.46 - alt. 7 m - Boulevard de la Garoupe
  5. 4 : km 3.22 - alt. 7 m - Chemin de la Garoupe
  6. 5 : km 3.57 - alt. 4 m - Tirepoil Trail
  7. 6 : km 5.9 - alt. 6 m - Eilenroc Gardens
  8. 7 : km 6.67 - alt. 28 m - Avenue Mrs Beaumont
  9. 8 : km 7.13 - alt. 32 m - Boulevard John Fitzgerald Kennedy
  10. 9 : km 8.14 - alt. 9 m - Boulevard du Maréchal Juin
  11. 10 : km 9.78 - alt. 3 m - Port du Crouton
  12. 11 : km 10.66 - alt. 7 m - Chemin des Sables
  13. 12 : km 11.75 - alt. 3 m - Roundabout
  14. S/E : km 11.9 - alt. 2 m - Boulevard James Willie

Reviews and comments

4.2 / 5
Based on 5 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.2 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.2 / 5
Route interest
4.2 / 5
Fred Scavo
Fred Scavo

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 22, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

Two-thirds of the route is on tarmac, running alongside boulevards with traffic.
The part of the trail is very pleasant, but not the entire route.

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Alain810
Alain810

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 16, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful hike with magnificent landscapes

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georgina06
georgina06

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 13, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

We were only able to complete part of the route due to the closure of the coastal path. The views of the sea and the mountain ranges are magnificent. Thank you for sharing.

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Zielinsky
Zielinsky

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 17, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A remarkable route: sweeping panoramic views, offering opportunities to orientate oneself, discover the natural world (including geological features) and observe various aspects of human settlement – but, unfortunately, in the second half, it runs alongside heavy traffic for too long… which is rather unpleasant.
A suggestion: in fine weather, the ‘clockwise’ direction of the route is undoubtedly recommended in the morning with the sun at your back; but this afternoon, the sun in your face was a real hindrance to visibility, in the absence of a proper visor to protect against it. It would therefore have been wiser to choose the ‘anti-clockwise’ direction.

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Xavier53!!!
Xavier53!!!

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 30, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Stunning scenery

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