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Tourrette-Levens walks
Circular south of Tourrette-Levens
Visorando Member
4.51 mi
+1,191 ft
-1,194 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Tourrette-Levens (Alpes-Maritimes)
A pleasant forest walk near Tourette-Levens, following part of the GR®51, a section of one of the routes to Santiago de Compostela.
The Croix du Midi in Châteauneuf-Villevieille
4.90 mi
+1,017 ft
-1,027 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Châteauneuf-Villevieille (Alpes-Maritimes)
This hike starting from the Col de Châteauneuf offers views of the coastline and the Nice hinterland. It will take you to a vantage point overlooking the village of Châteauneuf-Villevieille from the Croix du Midi. After this viewpoint, the route is wooded, pleasant and has a gentle gradient.
Circular Bendejun starting from the Col de Châteauneuf
6.83 mi
+2,369 ft
-2,369 ft
5h 10
Difficult
Departure from Châteauneuf-Villevieille (Alpes-Maritimes)
A circular hike starting from the Col de Châteauneuf. Thanks to its dominant position, the trail allows you to discover the villages of Levens, Coaraze, Bendejun, Châteauneuf-Villevieille and Contes. The trail passes through both heath and sparse forest. The landscapes are varied and truly exotic. The profile of this hike is quite unusual: the total elevation gain is divided into two distinct sections.
Mont Macaron and the ruins of Châteauneuf
4.33 mi
+928 ft
-928 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Châteauneuf-Villevieille (Alpes-Maritimes)
A short hike in the Nice hinterland offering beautiful views of the mountains and the coastline.
A route that is not too steep and suitable for trail running.
Tour of Mont Chauve d'Aspremont
4.64 mi
+1,132 ft
-1,135 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Aspremont (Alpes-Maritimes) (Alpes-Maritimes)
A few kilometres from Nice, Mont Chauve d'Aspremont and its close neighbour Mont Chauve de Tourette offer magnificent views to the south: Nice, the Baie des Anges and the Mediterranean, but also to the north with the Alps and the Mercantour.
Circular route below Mont Chauve de Tourrette from Gheirart
3.70 mi
+1,145 ft
-1,142 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Tourrette-Levens (Alpes-Maritimes)
This largely shaded circular route, starting from Gheirart (or Gueirar on the IGN map), will take you along the eastern flank of Mont Chauve de Tourette, above La Condamine, and offer views of most of the major peaks of the Mercantour and the villages of the Nice hinterland.
The use of a GPS or the Visorando app is recommended.
Short circular loop starting from Aspremont
2.91 mi
+1,079 ft
-1,083 ft
2h 15
Moderate
Departure from Aspremont (Alpes-Maritimes) (Alpes-Maritimes)
This circular route starting from Aspremont is relatively short. During the descent, it offers a beautiful view of the village itself and the Var valley.You can also discover its Mediterranean vegetation.
Mont Macaron from Bordinas
4.92 mi
+1,309 ft
-1,306 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Cantaron (Alpes-Maritimes)
Hike near Nice with superb panoramic views of the sea from Nice to Cannes and the Mercantour. 360° panorama at the top of Mont Macaron. Easy descent via track.
Old Aspremont
2.22 mi
+1,024 ft
-1,024 ft
1h 55
Moderate
Departure from Aspremont (Alpes-Maritimes) (Alpes-Maritimes)
Starting from the charming village of Aspremont, this short but challenging round trip hike takes you up to Vieil Aspremont, the ruins of the old village abandoned in 1426.
The two Monts Chauves from La Banquière
7.29 mi
+2,346 ft
-2,349 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Tourrette-Levens (Alpes-Maritimes)
Starting from the Levens road, this route allows you to discover and climb the two mountains via the little-known wooded eastern trails overlooking Tourrette-Levens and its castle.
The very pleasant return trail, which is completely deserted, offers a unique panorama of Nice, Cannes and Théoule.
Only the pass and the area around the Mont Chauve d'Aspremont fort are frequented by the public.
From Colle de Revel to Mont de l'Ubac via the hamlet of Camp Soubran
4.21 mi
+1,155 ft
-1,132 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Tourrette-Levens (Alpes-Maritimes)
Hike near Nice from Colle de Revel, or Château des Voleurs, to Mont de l'Ubac at an altitude of 651 metres, passing through the hamlet of Camp Soubran and Baisse de Bordinas. This circular hike offers beautiful views of Mont Chauve, Tourette Levens, the Mercantour mountains, Mont Agel and Nice, and takes place on varied terrain.
Mont Chauve de Tourrette, starting from Faliconnet
5.59 mi
+1,837 ft
-1,677 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Falicon (Alpes-Maritimes)
A truly delightful walk, mostly in the shade or along very quiet roads. It offers a wide variety of landscapes – from heathland to woodland – and provides views over the various valleys and villages.
Shaded walk around the Vallon de Porquier in Castagniers
3.29 mi
+801 ft
-830 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Castagniers (Alpes-Maritimes)
This short walk from the village of Castagniers, around the Vallon de Porquier, offers shaded forest paths and the chance to eat a few arbutus berries in season.
Mont Macaron
7.49 mi
+2,123 ft
-2,123 ft
2.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Cantaron (Alpes-Maritimes)
A climb, partly requiring you to carry your bike, offering breathtaking views of the Pre-Alps and the north of Nice before the magical descent!
Tour of Mont Inarte via Mont Cima
5.51 mi
+1,768 ft
-1,781 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Blaise (Alpes-Maritimes)
This beautiful route, starting from La Gipasse, goes around Mont Inarte via Mont Cima. It offers views of the Var valley, the Estéron valley, Mont Vial, the peaks of the Mercantour and the Tourette-Levens valley.
The Château des Voleurs
2.66 mi
+945 ft
-945 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Saint-André-de-la-Roche (Alpes-Maritimes)
Located a few kilometres from the coast, this pleasant walk along paved slanting street takes you to Mont Revel, which rises to an altitude of 373 metres. This historic site, which belongs to the municipality of Tourrette-Levens, is known for housing, among other things, the ruins of a square tower and the remains of a postern gate with a loophole, known as the Château des Barbets or Château des Voleurs.
Castel de Saint-Blaise
1.69 mi
+633 ft
-633 ft
1h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Blaise (Alpes-Maritimes)
This short hike starting from the village of Saint-Blaise will take you to Castel, a 13th-century castle in ruins overlooking the entire Saint-Blaise valley with unobstructed views as far as Mont Vial.
The Pyramid of Falicon
3.93 mi
+801 ft
-801 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Falicon (Alpes-Maritimes)
Following theGR®5, a hike that leads to the Falicon Pyramid, then up the slopes above to enjoy the view of Nice, the sea and the snow-capped mountains to the north.
Moderator's warning on 10/05/2021: Please note that parking is no longer available at the start of this hike. See reviews.
Ruins of Château Renard from Les Beaumonts
2.35 mi
+554 ft
-551 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Falicon (Alpes-Maritimes)
Starting from the Route d'Aspremont and directly accessible by public transport from Nice-Nord, this short hike on the slopes of Mont-Chauve will take you to Crête de Grauss and the ruins of Château Renard for a panoramic view of the hills of Nice and the Baie des Anges.
Western circular of the village of Saint-André-de-la-Roche
2.63 mi
+843 ft
-840 ft
1h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-André-de-la-Roche (Alpes-Maritimes)
Pleasant wooded walk to the west of Saint-André-De-La-Roche.
In just a few minutes, you leave the urbanisation of Nice behind for Provençal vegetation of olive trees, fig trees, pines, oaks and cypresses. Beautiful views of the village of Falicon.
Mont Chauve d'Aspremont from Nice Nord
7.41 mi
+1,808 ft
-1,801 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Nice (Alpes-Maritimes)
This pleasant route starts in Nice Nord and takes you to Mont Chauve d'Aspremont via theGR® hillside trail. It offers panoramic views of the Nice metropolitan area and the sea, as well as the Var plain and the first peaks of the Mercantour. It is marked by the ruins of Château Renard, the Falicon Cave and the Fort du Mont Chauve. This route is accessible to most people despite the very stony and slippery paths in wet weather.
Graus ridge
3.73 mi
+827 ft
-827 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Nice (Alpes-Maritimes)
This short hike in the hills near Nice will take you to the foot of Mont Chauve d'Aspremont for a beautiful view of the Mediterranean Sea, Nice and its surroundings.
Ideal for a short trail run... or for walking the dogs (there are many in this area).
The valleys from Saint-André to Falicon
Local authority
3.05 mi
+1,017 ft
-994 ft
2h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-André-de-la-Roche (Alpes-Maritimes)
Embark on a walk that will take you through picturesque valleys between Saint-André-de-la-Roche and Falicon. This 5 km hike invites you to discover varied landscapes, magnificent views and hidden treasures along the way.
On the hill of Gairaut
3.19 mi
+292 ft
-262 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Nice (Alpes-Maritimes)
This walk on the hill of Gairaut will take you through this former rural district, now populated by beautiful villas surrounded by olive trees, with breathtaking views of the city of Nice and the sea.
After a round trip along the Gairaut canal, which has its source in the Vésubie, you will descend towards Avenue de Gairaut before climbing back up to the Church of Saint-Sauveur-de-Gairaut and the Gairaut waterfall, topped by the former caretaker's house in traditional Russian wooden style.
Crêtes du Férion from Sainte-Claire
7.95 mi
+2,533 ft
-2,523 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Alpes-Maritimes
A pleasant walk with an (almost) even gradient. It has the advantage of being mostly shaded thanks to the leaves and conifers that line the path.It offers charming views of the coastline, the Var valley and the surrounding peaks of the Mercantour. It also offers a wide variety of landscapes.
The Castel de Saint-Blaise from Sainte-Claire
5.64 mi
+1,736 ft
-1,719 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Alpes-Maritimes
A very beautiful walk in a wooded area, where you can discover a beautiful chapel with a glazed roof, the remains of an old mill, whose large wheel, once driven by water, can still be seen, and finally the Castel de Saint-Blaise, perched on its peak, offering a view of imposing and magnificent ruins.
Tour of the upper Magnan valley via Saint-Pancrace and the hamlet of La Sirole
4.28 mi
+1,043 ft
-1,033 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Nice (Alpes-Maritimes)
This easy walk, partly through woodland, follows the right bank of the upper Magnan valley via the Pont and the Chemin du Génie to Saint-Pancrace, before crossing to the right bank via the Pont du Pommier. After the Pont du Pommier and having crossed the Route de Sirole, you join the Chemin des Crêtes de Bergiade and the Chemin de Bergiade to descend the right bank of the Vallon de Magnan and reach the Boulevard de la Madeleine, after crossing the Ravin des Vallières. This walk can be combined with an exploration of the hidden valleys of Magnan and the Ravin des Vallières.
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