Hidden Treasures of the French Riviera

Day 1: Arrival in Grasse
Day 2: Grasse – Pont du Loup
Day 3: Pont Du Loup – Gourdon – Pont Du Loup
Day 4: Gorges du Loup – Plateau St. Barnabé – Vence
Day 5: Vence
Day 6: End of tour in Vence 

Day 1: Arrival in Grasse 
Your journey begins in Grasse, the world’s perfume capital. From Nice Airport, you may take bus #650 to Grasse (approx. 1 hour), or from Nice city center, a train ride of about 1 hour and 10 minutes. A private taxi transfer can also be arranged (price upon request). The hotel is located a 15–20 minute walk from the train station, or you may take local bus #5.

Grasse is renowned for its perfume heritage. You may wish to visit the International Perfume Museum, the cathedral housing works by masters such as Rubens, or the Art & History Museum, which offers a vivid glimpse into Provençal life through the ages. A local host will contact you by phone or WhatsApp to review your itinerary—an ideal opportunity to ask any questions and prepare for the days ahead.

Sample accommodation: Hotel Elixir

Day 2: Grasse – Pont du Loup
Leaving Grasse, climb into the surrounding heights and follow scenic woodland paths before joining a wide trail with sweeping views. A steep ascent toward the village of Bar-sur-Loup rewards you with breathtaking panoramas. Descend into Bar-sur-Loup for lunch or a picnic, then continue along a forest track to Pont du Loup, your base for the next two nights.

If you prefer a shorter walk, a taxi transfer can be arranged at the time of booking (€40 supplement), or you may use the local bus.

Walk options:

• Full route: approx. 4.5 hours, 18 km (11 mi), +706 m / –930 m

• Public bus shortcut: approx. 4 hours, 16.5 km (10.3 mi), +664 m / –944 m

• Private taxi shortcut: approx. 3 hours, 12 km (7.5 mi), +430 m / –850 m

Sample accommodation: Auberge Gorges Du Loup (Sundays & Mondays: no restaurant available)

Day 3: Pont Du Loup – Gourdon – Pont Du Loup
Today offers two walking options. Hike up to Gourdon and return by the same route, or, if you feel energetic, add a short loop once in the village. From Pont du Loup, follow the famed Sentier du Paradis to Gourdon, officially listed among “Les Plus Beaux Villages de France.”

The ascent is steep but rewarding. At the top, enjoy a hearty meal and admire sweeping views that stretch from the Gorges du Loup all the way to the Mediterranean Sea. Return along the same path.

Walk options:

• Full hike: approx. 3.5 hours, 11 km (6.8 mi), ±750 m

• Shorter out-and-back: approx. 2.5 hours, 7 km (4.3 mi), +620 m / –600 m

Sample accommodation: Auberge Gorges Du Loup (Sundays & Mondays: no restaurant available)

Day 4: Gorges du Loup – Plateau St. Barnabé – Vence
After breakfast, a 15-minute transfer brings you into the heart of the Gorges du Loup, to the tiny hamlet of Courmes. From here, climb steeply above the gorge on a winding path with dramatic views. Reach the Plateau St. Barnabé and the small hamlet of the same name before beginning your descent toward Vence, with the sea glistening ahead. Arrive in the lively historic center of Vence, where you may visit the Chapelle Matisse.

Walk: approx. 4 hours, 14 km (8.7 mi), +395 m / –690 m

Sample accommodation: Auberge des Seigneurs
Upgrade: La Maison Du Frene

Day 5: Vence
Today is yours to enjoy at your own pace. You may relax in Vence, wander its cobbled streets, discover charming squares, and enjoy alfresco dining—or choose one of the following walks:

• Easy walk to Saint-Paul-de-Vence: A gentle route through the Sine woods, alternating between forest paths and paved roads. Beautiful views of Saint-Paul await. Return by public bus.

• Moderate walk to Tourrettes-sur-Loup: A scenic woodland route through La Sine to this picturesque medieval village. Return by public bus.

• Challenging loop to the Baous Blancs & Noirs: A demanding hike for experienced walkers, rewarded with outstanding views from the Alps to the Mediterranean.

In the afternoon, a 45-minute transfer brings you from Vence to Antibes, where you may explore the Old Town, seaside ramparts, port, Picasso Museum, and lively streets.

Walk options:

• Vence to Saint-Paul-de-Vence: approx. 1 hour, 4.5 km (2.8 mi), +95 m / –240 m

• Vence to Tourrettes-sur-Loup: approx. 2.5 hours, 8 km (5 mi), +320 m / –280 m

• Baous Blancs & Noirs loop: approx. 4.5 hours, 12 km (7.5 mi), ±712 m

Sample accommodation: Auberge des Seigneurs
Upgrade: La Maison Du Frene

Day 6: End of tour in Vence 
After breakfast, your tour concludes. You may take bus #9 to Cagnes-sur-Mer (approx. 30 minutes), then continue on to Nice, Antibes, or Cannes. From Cannes, consider a visit to the Lérins Islands—St. Marguerite and St. Honorat—just a 15-minute boat ride away.

Day 1: Arrival in Grasse 
Day 2: Grasse – Pont du Loup, 7–11 mi. (12–18 km)
Day 3: Pont Du Loup – Gourdon – Pont Du Loup
Day 4: Courmes – Plateau St. Barnabé – Vence, 9 mi. (14 km)
Day 5: Vence
Day 6: Vence – Saint-Jeannet, 9 mi. (14 km)
Day 7: Saint-Jeannet – Cap d’Antibes, 3 mi. (4.5 km)
Day 8:  End of tour

Day 1: Arrival in Grasse 
Your journey begins in Grasse, the perfume capital of the world. From Nice Airport, you may take bus #650 to Grasse (approx. 1 hour), or from Nice city center, a train ride of about 1 hour and 10 minutes. A private taxi transfer can also be arranged (price upon request).

The hotel is located a 15–20 minute walk from the train station, or you may take local bus #5. Grasse is renowned for its perfume heritage. You may wish to visit the International Perfume Museum, the cathedral featuring works by masters such as Rubens, or the Art & History Museum, which offers a glimpse into Provençal life through the ages.

A local host will contact you by phone or WhatsApp to review your itinerary, an ideal opportunity to ask any questions and prepare for the days ahead.

Sample accommodation: Hotel Elixir

Day 2: Grasse – Pont du Loup, 7–11 mi. (12–18 km)
Leaving Grasse, climb into the surrounding hills and follow scenic woodland paths before joining a wide trail with sweeping views. A steep ascent toward the village of Bar-sur-Loup is rewarded with breathtaking panoramas. Descend into Bar-sur-Loup for lunch or a picnic, then continue along a forest track to Pont du Loup, your base for the next two nights.

If you prefer a shorter walk, a taxi transfer can be arranged at the time of booking (€40 supplement), or you may use the local bus.

Walk options:

• Full route: approx. 4.5 hours, 18 km (11 mi), +760 m / –930 m

• Public bus shortcut: approx. 4 hours, 16.5 km (10.3 mi), +664 m / –944 m

• Private taxi shortcut: approx. 3 hours, 12 km (7.5 mi), +430 m / –850 m

Sample accommodation: Auberge Gorges Du Loup

Day 3: Pont Du Loup – Gourdon – Pont Du Loup
Today offers two options. Hike up to Gourdon and return by the same route, or add a short loop once in the village. Follow the famed Sentier du Paradis to Gourdon, officially listed among “Les Plus Beaux Villages de France.”

The ascent is steep but well worth the effort. From the village edge, enjoy sweeping views stretching to the Mediterranean Sea and across the dramatic Gorges du Loup. If you wish, add a short loop above Gourdon before returning the same way.

Walk options:

• Full loop: approx. 4 hours, 11 km (6.8 mi), ±750 m

• Out-and-back only: approx. 2.5 hours, 7 km (4.3 mi), +620 m / –600 m

• Optional loop in Gourdon: approx. 1.25 hours, 4 km (2.5 mi), ±210 m

Sample accommodation: Auberge Gorges Du Loup

Day 4: Courmes – Plateau St. Barnabé – Vence, 9 mi. (14 km)
After breakfast, a 15-minute transfer brings you into the heart of the Gorges du Loup, to the tiny hamlet of Courmes. From here, climb steeply above the gorge on a winding path with dramatic views. Reach the beautiful Plateau St. Barnabé and its small hamlet before beginning your descent toward Vence, with the sea glistening ahead.

Arrive in the lively historic center of Vence, where you will spend the next two nights. We recommend a visit to the Chapelle Matisse.

Walk: approx. 4 hours, 14 km (8.7 mi), +395 m / –690 m

Sample accommodation: Auberge des Seigneurs
Upgrade: La Maison Du Frene

Day 5: Vence
Today is yours to enjoy at your own pace. You may relax in Vence, wander its cobbled streets, discover charming squares, and enjoy alfresco dining—or choose one of the following walks:

• Easy: Vence to Saint-Paul-de-Vence – approx. 1 hour, 4.5 km (2.8 mi), +65 m / –240 m; return by public bus. A gentle stroll through the Sine woods with lovely views of Saint-Paul as you approach.

• Moderate: Vence to Tourrettes-sur-Loup – approx. 2.5 hours, 8 km (5 mi), +320 m / –280 m; return by public bus. A scenic woodland route to a picturesque medieval village.

• Challenging: Baous Blancs & Noirs loop – approx. 4 hours, 12 km (7.5 mi), ±712 m. Includes steep, rocky sections and short scrambling; suited to confident hikers. From the summits, enjoy outstanding views from the Alps to the Mediterranean.

Sample accommodation: Auberge des Seigneurs
Upgrade: La Maison Du Frene

Day 6: Vence – Saint-Jeannet, 9 mi. (14 km)
After breakfast, a 10-minute transfer brings you to the trailhead. Pass a limestone plateau and chestnut forest, then descend through the deep canyon of the Cagne River before reaching the authentic village of Saint-Jeannet.

The village is framed by the dramatic Baou de Saint-Jeannet, with the Baou de la Gaude nearby and the Baous Blancs and Noirs lining the horizon toward Vence.

Walk: approx. 4 hours 20 minutes, 14 km (8.7 mi), +560 m / –740 m

Sample accommodation: Hotel Avocado

Day 7: Saint-Jeannet – Cap d’Antibes, 3 mi. (4.5 km)

After a 45-minute transfer with your luggage, leave the backcountry and head south to the Mediterranean. Arrive at Cap d’Antibes, a lush peninsula dotted with grand estates and crowned by its lighthouse. Begin your coastal loop at Garoupe Beach, once a favorite of F. Scott Fitzgerald.

Enjoy a beautiful and gentle seaside walk along paths that are paved in places and wild in others. Waves lap against the rocks as views unfold toward the Lérins Islands to the west and the Baous of Vence and Saint-Jeannet, with the Alps beyond, to the east. A peaceful finale to your walking tour.

From the end of the walk, take bus #2 back to your hotel (approx. 20 minutes), or hike back into Antibes. Your hotel is centrally located. Explore the Old Town, seaside ramparts, port, and lively streets.

Walk: approx. 1.5 hours, 4.5 km (2.8 mi), ±90 m

Sample accommodation: Le Collier
Upgrade: Hotel Royal Antibes Beach & Spa

Day 8:  End of tour
After breakfast, your tour concludes. You may take a train to Nice (approx. 30 minutes) or Cannes (approx. 15 minutes), and from Cannes, visit the Lérins Islands—St. Marguerite and St. Honorat—by boat. A private taxi transfer can also be arranged (price upon request).
 

Day 1: Arrival in Grasse 
Day 2: Grasse – Pont du Loup
Day 3: Pont Du Loup – Gourdon – Pont Du Loup
Day 4: Courmes – Plateau St. Barnabé – Vence
Day 5: Vence
Day 6: Vence – Saint-Jeannet
Day 7: Saint-Jeannet,
Day 8: Saint-Jeannet – Cap Antibes
Day 9:  End of tour

Day 1: Arrival in Grasse 

Your journey begins in Grasse. From Nice Airport, you may take bus #650 to Grasse (approx. 1 hour), or from Nice city center, a train ride of about 1 hour and 10 minutes. A private taxi transfer can also be arranged (price upon request). The hotel is located a 15–20 minute walk from the train station, or you may take local bus #5.

Grasse is renowned for its perfume heritage. You may visit the International Perfume Museum, the cathedral featuring works by masters such as Rubens, or the Art & History Museum, which offers a vivid glimpse into Provençal life through the ages. A local host will contact you by phone or WhatsApp to review your itinerary, an ideal opportunity to ask any questions and prepare for the days ahead.

Sample Accommodation: Hotel Elexir

Day 2: Grasse – Pont du Loup
Leaving Grasse, climb into the surrounding hills and follow scenic woodland paths before joining a wide trail with sweeping views. A steep ascent toward the village of Bar-sur-Loup is rewarded with breathtaking panoramas. Descend into Bar-sur-Loup for lunch or a picnic, then continue along a forest track to Pont du Loup, your base for the next two nights.

If you prefer a shorter walk, a taxi transfer can be arranged at the time of booking (€40 supplement), or you may use the local bus.

Walk options:

• Full route: approx. 4.5 hours, 18 km (11 mi), +760 m / –930 m
• Public bus shortcut: approx. 4 hours, 16.5 km (10.3 mi), +664 m / –944 m
• Private taxi shortcut: approx. 3 hours, 12 km (7.5 mi), +430 m / –850 m

Sample accommodation: Auberge Gorges Du Loup

Day 3: Pont Du Loup – Gourdon – Pont Du Loup
Today offers two options. Hike up to Gourdon and return by the same route, or add a short loop once in the village. Follow the famed Sentier du Paradis to Gourdon, officially listed among “Les Plus Beaux Villages de France.”

The ascent is steep but well worth the effort. From the village edge, enjoy sweeping views stretching to the Mediterranean Sea and across the dramatic Gorges du Loup. If you wish, add a short loop above Gourdon before returning the same way.

Walk options:

• Full loop: approx. 4 hours, 11 km (6.8 mi), ±750 m
• Out-and-back only: approx. 2 hours 40 minutes, 7 km (4.3 mi), +620 m / –600 m
• Optional loop in Gourdon: approx. 1 hour 20 minutes, 4 km (2.5 mi), ±210 m

Sample accommodation: Auberge Gorges Du Loup

Day 4: Courmes – Plateau St. Barnabé – Vence
After breakfast, a 15-minute transfer brings you into the heart of the Gorges du Loup, to the tiny hamlet of Courmes. From here, climb steeply above the gorge on a winding path with dramatic views. Reach the beautiful Plateau St. Barnabé and its small hamlet before beginning your descent toward Vence, with the sea glistening ahead.

Arrive in the lively historic center of Vence, where you will spend the next two nights. We recommend a visit to the Chapelle Matisse.

Walk: Courmes to Vence, approx. 4 hours, 14 km (8.7 mi), +395 m / –690 m

Sample accommodation: Auberge des Seigneurs
Upgrade: La Maison Du Frene

Day 5: Vence
Today is yours to enjoy at your own pace. You may relax in Vence, wander its cobbled streets, discover charming squares, and enjoy alfresco dining, or choose one of the following walks:

• Easy: Vence to Saint-Paul-de-Vence, approx. 1 hour 10 minutes, 4.5 km (2.8 mi), +65 m / –240 m; return by public bus.

• Moderate: Vence to Tourrettes-sur-Loup, approx. 2.5 hours, 8 km (5 mi), +320 m / –280 m; return by public bus.

• Challenging: Baous Blancs & Noirs loop, approx. 4 hours, 12 km (7.5 mi), ±712 m. Includes short sections of rocky terrain and scrambling, suited to confident hikers.

Sample accommodation: Auberge des Seigneurs
Upgrade: La Maison Du Frene

Day 6: Vence – Saint-Jeannet
After breakfast, a 10-minute transfer brings you to the start of today’s walk. Pass a limestone plateau and chestnut forest, then descend through the deep canyon of the Cagne River before reaching the authentic village of Saint-Jeannet.

The village is framed by the Baou de Saint-Jeannet, with the Baou de la Gaude nearby and the Baous Blancs and Noirs lining the horizon toward Vence.

Walk: Vence to Saint-Jeannet, approx. 4 hours 20 minutes, 14 km (8.7 mi), +560 m / –740 m

Sample accommodation: Hotel Avocado

Day 7: Saint-Jeannet
Begin in the village of Saint-Jeannet with a steep ascent of the Baou de Saint-Jeannet, the impressive rock that dominates the skyline. Continue through fields of wild rosemary and thyme, past dry-stone walls, to climb the Baou de la Gaude. A baou is a tall, steep hill with a flat summit, and from these heights, enjoy outstanding views across the region.

Walk: Saint-Jeannet loop, 14 km (8.7 mi), ±850 m

Sample accommodation: Hotel Avocado

Day 8: Saint-Jeannet – Cap Antibes
After a 45-minute transfer with your luggage, leave the backcountry and head south to the sea. Arrive at Cap d’Antibes, a lush peninsula dotted with grand estates and crowned by its lighthouse. Begin your coastal loop at Garoupe Beach, once a favorite of F. Scott Fitzgerald.

Enjoy a gentle seaside walk along paths that are paved in places and wild in others. Waves lap against the rocks as views unfold toward the Lérins Islands to the west and the Baous of Vence and Saint-Jeannet, with the snow-capped Alps beyond, to the east. A peaceful finale to your walking tour.

From the end of the walk, take bus #2 back to your hotel (approx. 20 minutes), or hike back into Antibes. Your hotel is centrally located. Explore the Old Town, seaside ramparts, port, and lively streets.

Walk: Cap d’Antibes loop, approx. 1.5 hours, 4.5 km (2.8 mi), ±90 m

Sample accommodation: Le Collier
Upgrade: Hotel Royal Antibes Beach & Spa

Day 9:  End of tour
After breakfast, your tour concludes. You may take a train to Nice (approx. 30 minutes) or Cannes (approx. 15 minutes), and from Cannes, visit the Lérins Islands, St. Marguerite and St. Honorat, by boat. A private taxi transfer can also be arranged (price upon request).