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Tour with the Mountain Train, Trek to Mystic Forest and Castle

Location Nice, French Riviera, France, Europe
$173.26
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Overview

A great breath of fresh air!

The Mountain Train Experience through the Alps to discover a historic and emblematic train line.

The opportunity to visit 2 amazing villages shaped by a singular history and natural wildlife with a very surprising hike through sandstone blocks ("rain of meteors" effect), rock shelters, a unique geological site, the "King's Room", a forest of hundreds years old chestnut trees. The wonderful diversity of landscapes is stunning and surprising.

The 2nd Village is a must-see too with the Royal Castle and Citadel of Entrevaux, its medieval drawbridge, its majestic citadel overlooking the Var Valley. Many hidden gems to discover during an original a full day off-the-beaten-tracks

⚠️ SPECIAL OPTION LAVENDER FARM & NAPOLEON ROUTE :
Lavender fields in flower, photos & aromatic plants

From June 9th until July 17th: only Mondays & Thursdays:
Longer Train Ride + 30mn bus + short hike: Lavender Farm, picnic & wine, Entrevaux Old Town & Castle
Return in Nice 9pm
Tour with the Mountain Train, Trek to Mystic Forest and Castle
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

  • Professional guide all-day
  • Lunch
  • Round trip train tickets (4H)
  • No dinner in the Train backwards
  • Please have breakfast before to come at the meeting point
  • Pick-up or drop off (meeting point at the train Station: Gare des Chemins de Fer de Provence)

Meeting point
In front of the big gate of Gare des Chemins de Fer de Provence, 4bis Rue Alfred Binet, Nice (2mn walk from Tramway (line 1) stop Libération, the beautiful building on the square Place Charles de Gaulle is la Halle de la Gare du Sud. The train station is just behind
Return details
In front of the big gate of Gare des Chemins de Fer de Provence, 4bis Rue Alfred Binet, Nice (2mn walk from Tramway (line 1) stop Libération, the beautiful building on the square Place Charles de Gaulle is la Halle de la Gare du Sud. The train station is just behind

  • Departure and return point. Historical train station nowadays transformed in street food market. Very pleasant district with a very popular local food market (pass by)
  • Historic Trainline passing through the southern Alps along the main river Var, antique frontier between France and Italian reign of Savoy. Great French civil engineering of the beginning of the XXst century. Small train. A must do! Beautiful scenery and landscapes 2 hours uphill ; 2 hours downhill
  • Entrevaux
    Classified Village : One of the most beautiful medieval village of France and the best of Nice countryside, with a Castle which was a natural and manmade stronghold of the French Kingdom. A must-see!
  • Annot
    Medieval authentic village, troglodyte caves, mystical forests, meteors showers, amazing hikings, nature and panoramic points
  • Cathedrale Notre Dame de l'Assomption d`Entrevaux
    Baroque & gothic jewell
  • La Citadelle d'Entrevaux
    One of the most impressive perched medieval castle in France, fortified by Vauban (Louis XIVth minister). Optional: good physical conditions required for the uphill (stairs). Unpregnable fortress
  • ONLY FOR LAVENDER EXPERIENCE OPTION: we will lead you to a secret farm of lavender with blooming fields (and more aromatic plants) for a special moment introducing you all the properties, uses in gastronomy, cosmetics, adapted to your kind of skin and necessities. ONLY during the blooming season every Monday and Thursday from June 12 until July 17 The Farm is not in Barrême and is kept secret 4hour stop including lunch (pass by)

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • The guide will send you a text message the day before the tour with the final details (temperature, weather, advises for clothing). If you want to check meteo forecast by yourself type on google: meteo Entrevaux + day of tour)
  • There is only time departure at 7.30am from Gare des Chemins de Fer de Provence, 4bis Rue Alfred Binet, 06000 Nice (the big blue gate) (we don't organize pick-up at the hotel)
  • Hiking option not recommended if you suffer vertigo
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Tour with the Mountain Train, Trek to Mystic Forest and Castle

    Location Nice, French Riviera, France, Europe
    $173.26
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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