French Riviera on Foot

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  • No booking fees
  • duration 8 days
  • tour type Private
  • age requirement 18-99 yrs
  • max group size 15
  • guiding method Self-guided
  • Tour Code BM-20440
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Grasse, France
  • Ends Provence, France
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HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Discover the high trails above the Riviera on foot
  • Explore the perfume town of Grasse
  • Walking to the hill top village of Gourdon with views to the Gorges du Loup
  • Soaking up the atmosphere in Vence, famous for its artistic heritage
  • Enjoying the fantastic cuisine of the region on the trip
The "French Riviera On Foot" tour starts in Grasse and ends in Provence. It is a walking tour that takes 8 days taking you through Saint Paul De Vence, Vence, Pont Du Loup and 5 other destinations in France. "French Riviera On Foot" is a self-guided private tour that includes accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others.

Walk from the perfume capital of the world through charming villages of the Maritime Alps, with breathtaking views over the Riviera coast. The French Riviera is well known for its glitz and glamour. This tour explores some of the places that collectively add character and a more relaxed charm to the region. Beginning in Grasse, perfume capital of the world with its Fragonard factory, you follow some amazing paths to hilltops and across plateaus with sweeping views to the coast and beyond. Visit the beautiful village of Gourdon and walk through farmland and Mediterranean forests. Be enchanted by Vence with its colourful flowers and markets that have inspired many famous artists, painters and sculptors including Matisse and Dufy. Wonderful food and hospitality complement a visit to this eternally panoramic part of Provence.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1 : Arrive Grasse
  • Day 2 : Walk to Pont du Loup (5-6hrs)
  • Day 3 : Walk to Gourdon and return to Pont du Loup via the plateau (5hrs)
  • Day 4 : Enjoy stunning scenery en route to Courmes (6hrs)
  • Day 5 : Loop walk to Courmettes mountain with views to Antibes (6hrs)
  • Day 6 : Walk to the market town of Vence via the Saint Barnabe plateau (6hrs)
  • Day 7 : Loop walk from Vence with views of the French Riviera coastline (6.5hrs)
  • Day 8 : Trip concludes
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • 5 nights in 2-4 star hotels, 2 nights gîte on a twin share basis
Meals
  • 7 breakfasts and 4 dinners – continental breakfasts are served and usually consist of breads, jams, coffee, tea and juices. Dinners will be 2-3 courses with a main plus entree and/or dessert. The dinners are based on good quality cuisine using local ingredients.
Others
  • Luggage transfers
  • Information pack including route notes, maps and tourist information per room booked
  • Emergency hotline
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Travel to Grasse and from Vence
  • Lunches daily, dinners on day 1, 6 & 7 and all beverages
  • Entrance fees to museums, parks and archaeological sites
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Tour guide – this is a self guided trip
  • Travel insurance
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this French Riviera on Foot tour. You can cancel the tour up to 72 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 71 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 04 July 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 04 July 2024, a deposit of 187 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 71 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

French Riviera on Foot tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this French Riviera on Foot tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

For Solo Travelers

A twin share room may not always be available for solo travelers as it depends on the final number of people on the tour. If you have picked twin share room while booking, and that option is not available, we will get back to you after booking. A single room might then be available against an additional fee.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
  • All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure.
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