The Balconies of La Turbie

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An easy hike along theGR®51, a few kilometres from Nice, offering beautiful views of the Principality of Monaco and the small village of La Turbie, dominated by the Trophée des Alpes.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.93 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 350 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 346 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 715 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 473 m
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Photos

View of La Turbie.
One of the stone markers on the GR51.
Passage through a wooded area.
View of Mont Agel from the Aire d'envol. Point 6.

Description of the walk

Free car park on Avenue Prince Albert 1er de Monaco.

(S/E) From the car park, head back to the D2564 road you arrived on, which runs through La Turbie. At the junction, turn right then immediately left towards the Gendarmerie. Caution: dangerous road crossing.

(1) Signpost 620 towards Col de Guerre; walk past the wash house; the path starts behind the gendarmerie. Follow theGR®®51B markings, which turn north-east and join a road.

(2) At this junction, turn right to reach the Col de Guerre and then the Route de Peille. Cross this D53 road. Signpost 548, towards Col du Mont GrosGR®51. Caution: bend; crossing the road is dangerous. Continue along the path and, 30 m after the twin electricity pylons, turn right.

(3) At the junction of the paths, turn right and continue along the path that starts between the two cairns. Reach Marker 547 at the end of the wooded area.

(4) Turn right onto the tarmac road called Laï Barraï, which is the access road to Mont Agel. Caution: bend; dangerous road crossing. After 200 m, leave the road on the left to reach the car park and viewpoint.

(5) Laï Barraï free flight area. Paragliding launch site. Take a break and admire the panoramic view encompassing Cap Martin, Monaco and La Turbie. Return via the same route to reach the car park on Avenue Prince Albert 1er de Monaco (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 473 m - Car park on Avenue Prince Albert I of Monaco
  2. 1 : km 0.09 - alt. 477 m - Marker 620 - Gendarmerie
  3. 2 : km 1.32 - alt. 557 m - Route du Col de Guerre
  4. 3 : km 1.45 - alt. 577 m - Crossroads of trails
  5. 4 : km 2.28 - alt. 715 m - Marker 547
  6. 5 : km 2.46 - alt. 713 m - Car park and viewpoint
  7. S/E : km 4.93 - alt. 473 m - Car park on Avenue Prince Albert I of Monaco

Notes

There are no water points along the route.

Take care when crossing roads.

This is a sensitive site; to help preserve it, please respect the flora and fauna.

This Natura 2000-listed departmental nature park is open to visitors at the following times:
- From 1 April to 31 October, 7.30 am to 8.00 pm.
- from 1 November to 31 March, from 8.00 am to 6.00 pm.

Worth a visit

A visit to La Turbie is a must.
Arched passageways, small fountains, cobbled streets, a beautiful Baroque church with a square bell tower covered in glazed tiles.

Trophée des Alpes: €6 admission.
Free on the first Sunday of the month from January to March and from November to December, and for under-18s.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

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Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 4 reviews
Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
bernard bb
bernard bb

Thank you, User 28878560, for this review
and this additional information
Best regards, rando b.

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User 28878560

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 06, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful views and scenery. We really enjoyed this hike. Suitable for children aged 8 and over.

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bernard bb
bernard bb

Thank you, Marion, for this detailed review
Hiking friends, b.

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Marion Götze
Marion Götze

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 18, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Perfect training 👍

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bernard bb
bernard bb

Thank you, Passion Rando, for this review
Best regards, B.

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passion rando
passion rando

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 11, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely walk through the peaceful countryside and woodland. Stunning views over the village of La Turbie, the surrounding area and Monaco. We stopped for a bite to eat at the Lai Barrai paragliding site, where there were about ten paragliders that day.

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bernard bb
bernard bb

Thanks, Leopal, for your advice. You’re right – it’s best to check the weather’s good before setting off on this little hike; the sea spray really spoils the view
Best wishes, Rando N.

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leopal
leopal

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 13, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A hike that matches the description, offering stunning views of La Turbie, Monaco, Antibes and the foothills of the Mercantour.
However, be sure to check the local weather forecast before setting off.
We set off from Nice for the first time in glorious sunshine, only to arrive in La Turbie in thick fog, with no chance of enjoying those beautiful views.
We had to cut the hike short (as the mist hadn’t cleared) and do it another time.

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