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Sainte-Agnès circular via Borrigo Waterfall
Visorando Member
4.30 mi
+1,719 ft
-1,722 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Agnès (Alpes-Maritimes)
A beautiful hike combining sightseeing, physical exercise and the discovery of Sainte-Agnès, the highest coastal village in Europe. The Borrigo Waterfall, this alpine trail and the duty to remember with a visit to the Maginot Line fort will round off a wonderful day.
Sainte-Agnès and Gorbio circular loop via the Col de la Madone
12.93 mi
+2,779 ft
-2,749 ft
8h 20
Difficult
Departure from Sainte-Agnès (Alpes-Maritimes)
A very scenic route that follows part of the Balcons de la Méditerranée and takes you to Mont Gros and Mont Agel for breathtaking views of the coast.
February 2021: Please note that the section of the path between point 2 and point 3 is currently blocked by a rockslide and is therefore temporarily closed.
Cime de Baudon from Sainte-Agnès
3.75 mi
+2,165 ft
-2,165 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Agnès (Alpes-Maritimes)
A beautiful climb to the Cime de Baudon from the hilltop village of Sainte-Agnès.
The summit offers exceptional 360° views of the entire region, particularly Menton, but also other towns along the coast and numerous mountain peaks.
The Bausson massif and the Cime de Baudon from Saint-Agnès
4.23 mi
+2,559 ft
-2,552 ft
4h 10
Difficult
Departure from Sainte-Agnès (Alpes-Maritimes)
This magnificent route, set in wild, unspoilt countryside in a little-known area, is at times closer to mountaineering, due to its small technical and exposed sections, than to a classic hike. It provides access to the Bausson massif, then to Baudon, a summit offering exceptional views of the surrounding mountains, the sea, and Corsica on a clear day. There are no paths between points (3) and (6): the Visorando app may prove useful.
Circular route from Sainte-Agnès: Baudon, Farguet and Mont Ours
15.03 mi
+5,600 ft
-5,591 ft
6 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Sainte-Agnès (Alpes-Maritimes)
A circular route in the Menton hinterland completed on 1 May 2019 during the 40th Critérium des randonneurs de Sainte-Agnès. On the itinerary: ascents of the Cime du Baudon, the Col du Farguet and Mont Ours.
Route of former military structures near Sainte-Agnès
8.32 mi
+2,825 ft
-2,815 ft
6h 15
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Agnès (Alpes-Maritimes)
A beautiful hike north of Sainte-Agnès, Europe’s highest coastal village (700 m), featuring three high points, three former military fortifications and three different viewpoints: the Southern Alps from Mont Ours, the east from Pic de Garuche and, finally, Pointe de Siricocca, a rocky peak overlooking the coast.
Tour and ascent of Pointe Siricocca from Monti
8.64 mi
+2,979 ft
-2,979 ft
6h 35
Difficult
Departure from Menton (Alpes-Maritimes)
Circular route with a gradual elevation gain, through forests and streams, which will take you to the Siriccoca peak for a breathtaking view of Menton and its surroundings.
Le Grand Mont or Gramondo starting from Monti
11.07 mi
+4,157 ft
-4,173 ft
8h 45
Difficult
Departure from Menton (Alpes-Maritimes)
A beautiful, long hike that takes you from the hamlet of Monti to the area behind Le Berceau, on the Italian border. A long climb that will be rewarded with a magnificent view of the coast, from Monaco to Bordighera.
PLEASE NOTE: following the bad weather in December 2019, the path from Monti to Castellar through the Vallon Obscur has suffered significant damage.
Tour and ascent of Pointe Siricocca from Col des Banquettes
4.64 mi
+1,348 ft
-1,358 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Agnès (Alpes-Maritimes)
From Col des Banquettes, this beautiful circular hike takes you to Ravin de Verroux, Ravin de Merthéa and Ruisseau du Borrigo. It also gives you the opportunity to pass by numerous fortifications overlooking the valleys below. From Pointe Siricocca, you can admire Menton and the village of Sainte-Agnès.
Pointe de Siricocca, Pic de Garuche and Mont Ours
5.60 mi
+2,162 ft
-2,136 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Agnès (Alpes-Maritimes)
Loop hike above Sainte-Agnès with the ascent of three peaks that do not present any difficulties: the Pointe de Siricocca (and its fort-sheepfold), the Pic de Garuche (and its bunker) and the Mont Ours (and its DFCI guard post at the top of a white oak forest).
Diverse panoramic views of the coast, the Mercantour and the Nice hinterland.
Cime du Baudon from Gorbio
5.44 mi
+2,949 ft
-2,949 ft
5h 05
Difficult
Departure from Gorbio (Alpes-Maritimes)
A balcony overlooking the Mediterranean and the surrounding French and Italian peaks!
Big reverse loop in the Parc Départemental de l'Ubac Foran
4.07 mi
+1,037 ft
-1,027 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Menton (Alpes-Maritimes)
Trace, in reverse, of the largest lap inside the Parc Départemental de l'Ubac Foran, in Menton. Following this route, you'll take the ascent, passing through shady areas and undergrowth with enough room for one person to pass, then a descent on a wide, sunny track.
Cime de Restaud, Roc de l'Orméa and Mont Carpano
8.00 mi
+2,982 ft
-3,012 ft
6h 15
Difficult
Departure from Alpes-Maritimes
This panoramic hike is a loop starting from the hilltop village of Castellar and climbing the Cime de Restaud (1,148 m), the Roc de l'Orméa (1,132 m) and Mont Carpano (772 m) on the border ridge.
Superb views over the French Riviera from Menton to Monaco and Vintimille. Beautiful views of the hinterland too, with the peaks of the Pays Mentonnais and the snow-capped peaks of the Mercantour.
Circular route to Roc de l'Orméa and Col de Restaud
5.35 mi
+2,766 ft
-2,769 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Alpes-Maritimes
A beautiful, easy circular walk starting from the hilltop village of Castellar, taking you up Roc de l'Orméa (1,132 m) via Cime de Restaud (1,148 m). Enjoy panoramic views of the French Riviera, from Roquebrune-Cap-Martin to Menton, and of the Italian coast. The 360° panorama also offers breathtaking views of the snow-capped peaks of the Mercantour.
Mont Carpano from Castellar
4.46 mi
+1,453 ft
-1,453 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Alpes-Maritimes
An easily accessible hike offering fabulous views of the French Riviera from Menton to the Estérel.
The village of Castellar is also worth a visit.
Ascent and tour of Mont Gros
3.06 mi
+873 ft
-876 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Roquebrune-Cap-Martin (Alpes-Maritimes)
This walk in the hills above Roquebrune-Cap-Martin will take you to the summit of Mont Gros, a popular take-off point for paragliders flying over the Principality of Monaco.
The view from the take-off point over the principality and the Mediterranean is breathtaking.
A descent to the south of Mont Gros will allow you to complete a circular route via a balcony path above Cabbé Bay and Cap Martin.
Cime de Baudon via the Col de la Madone de Gorbio
3.02 mi
+1,512 ft
-1,512 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Peille (Alpes-Maritimes)
A short hike in terms of distance but a great one for the variety of paths and the breathtaking view once you reach the summit!
Le Mounta cala de Menton
5.84 mi
+1,526 ft
-1,532 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Menton (Alpes-Maritimes)
A challenging hike called Mounta cala, which means "up and down" in the Nice dialect. What better way to describe this succession of stairs, paths and roads that characterise the streets of this beautiful city with a rich past, lined with bright ochre façades.
Monastère de l'Annonciade from Menton Bus Station
1.80 mi
+643 ft
-640 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Menton (Alpes-Maritimes)
This walk is open to all and takes place in a locationfamous for its panoramic views of Menton and the Monastery of the Annunciation. It also has heritage value.
Roquebrune-Cap-Martin from end to end
5.40 mi
+883 ft
-896 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Roquebrune-Cap-Martin (Alpes-Maritimes)
A walk to discover the heritage of Roquebrune Village with its castle and panoramic views (4) and its many listed chapels (2), a must-see stop at the thousand-year-old olive tree (3) and a magnificent return via the Sentier Massolin (7) then the Sentier du Corbusier. Strolling along this route is a real pleasure.
Razet Route
5.45 mi
+1,965 ft
-1,982 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Castillon (Alpes-Maritimes)
A beautiful hike in the hills between Menton and Sospel offering magnificent views of the sea, Corsica on a clear day, and the peaks of the Mercantour. The old village of Castillon is steeped in history. It was devastated by an earthquake in 1887 and then razed to the ground by Allied forces in 1944.
Le Gramondo from the Col de Castillon
10.04 mi
+3,563 ft
-3,586 ft
7h 45
Difficult
Departure from Castillon (Alpes-Maritimes)
Circular route that takes you to Gramondo, an Italian peak at 1,376 m, offering a 360° view of the Mercantour range and the Menton coast.
Mont Ours, Pointe de Siricocca and Pic de Garuche
6.48 mi
+2,251 ft
-2,251 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Castillon (Alpes-Maritimes)
A very beautiful hike through the rugged terrain of the Menton hinterland. An easy climb to three peaks offering superb views and a varied landscape.
Circular route between Menton and Sainte-Agnès
8.60 mi
+2,569 ft
-2,566 ft
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from Menton (Alpes-Maritimes)
An unusual hike starting from the former Imperial Palace in Menton and ending in Sainte-Agnès via little-used paths, trails and roads. Magnificent views from Sainte-Agnès.
Baisse de Scuvion and Fort de Pierre Pointue
4.63 mi
+1,706 ft
-1,706 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Castillon (Alpes-Maritimes)
A beautiful walk in the Mediterranean hinterland. Between forests and rocks, with traces of history (forts and fortifications from the Maginot Line!)
A variety of views between the sea and the mountains.
Tour of Cap Martin
4.23 mi
+502 ft
-505 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Roquebrune-Cap-Martin (Alpes-Maritimes)
An easy walk, mostly along the coast on the customs officers' path between Monaco and Menton, which runs along the Bay of Roquebrune with the beautiful Buse beach and goes around Cap Martin.
Roquebrune Castle and Cros de Casté
3.52 mi
+1,115 ft
-1,142 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Roquebrune-Cap-Martin (Alpes-Maritimes)
This semi-urban hike takes you up the stairs of Roquebrune-Cap-Martin to the old village and its medieval castle, before reaching the Maginot fortifications of the Cros de Casté park via paths through the pine forest.
On the way down, you will pass by the enormous thousand-year-old olive tree and reach the seaside at Plage du Buse.
Throughout this walk, you will enjoy numerous views of Cap Martin, Monaco and Menton, with the sea in the background.
Coastline from Menton to Ventimiglia
6.26 mi
+719 ft
-728 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Menton (Alpes-Maritimes)
A beautiful seaside hike with some unusual sights to discover. While the coastal road from Menton to Ventimiglia is well known, the area below this road offers some little-known geographical and historical curiosities.
Around the ruins of the Ongrand de Peille chapel
7.73 mi
+2,562 ft
-2,566 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Peille (Alpes-Maritimes)
A route that takes in the rocky areas near Castel d’Ongrand, before offering views of the wooded Mont Méras massif. The magnificent paved slanting street that leads back offers beautiful views of Mont Ours and the nearby Cime de Baudon.
Cime de Baudon and Mont Agel loop
10.83 mi
+3,458 ft
-3,451 ft
8h 00
Difficult
Departure from Peille (Alpes-Maritimes)
A lovely walk that passes through the old village of Peille with its narrow streets, then climbs steeply to offer stunning views all along the way.
A long hike that can be challenging in hot weather.
The tour of Mont Agel
5.50 mi
+1,220 ft
-1,198 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Peille (Alpes-Maritimes)
Stop, take photos, observe and take breaks.
Whatever you do, take the time to appreciate each side of Mont Agel, which offers magical, exceptional panoramic views. To the north are the Mercantour Alps. To the east and south-east are Menton and the Ligurian Riviera. To the west are the Pre-Alps of the Côte d'Azur and the coastline from Nice to Théoule.
From Monaco to Menton via Cap Martin
9.73 mi
+463 ft
-459 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Roquebrune-Cap-Martin (Alpes-Maritimes)
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.
Tour of Cap Martin and Roquebrune Castle
5.17 mi
+1,106 ft
-1,089 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Roquebrune-Cap-Martin (Alpes-Maritimes)
This route takes you around Cap Martin with its beautiful houses and gardens, then up to Roquebrune, its medieval village, thousand-year-old olive tree and castle. Direct descent to Villa Ellen Grey and Le Corbusier's cabin to return along Cap Martin.
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