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Free parking along the road, at 491 Boulevard de la Madeleine, Nice 06200.
‘Ligne d’Azur’ bus. Route 31. Get off at the ‘Pont du Génie’ stop.
(S/E) From the car park, walk a few metres up the road with the river on your right, heading towards the nearby bend. Just before this bend, which curves to the left, access to the river is on the right, through the opening in the fence provided for this purpose, leading to this small coastal river.
Descend into the bed of the Magnan, situated below the road, and turn left.
Admire the nearby puddingstone cliff. Walk upstream along the stream, which has a very, very low flow and depth – just a few centimetres. Pass under the Pont du Génie and continue for 400 metres until you reach a junction of streams. The valley becomes wilder.
(1) Do not cross the remains of the metal footbridge, situated directly opposite you. Turn right into the Magnan riverbed. Continue along the Magnan riverbed. Pass under the natural rock arch, noting the limestone concretions, then continue to follow the course of the river
(2) A log barrier, approximately 2 metres high, must not be crossed. On the left is a rope providing access to the log barrier; do not use it, as the rest of this walk is reserved for experienced walkers with specialist equipment.
Retrace your steps, taking in the natural surroundings, to return to the car park and the bus stop (S/E).
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