Tour with the Mountain Train, Trek to Mystic Forest and Castle
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
Options
LAVENDER FARM & NAPOLEON ROUTE
LAVENDER MOUNTAIN TRAIN EXP.: Authentic lavender fields in flower & Lavender Farm (& thyme, rosemary, olive)
Short walk in wonderful natural landscape.
Duration: 13 hours: 1st stop: Lavender Farm & introduction to aromatic plants production, properties, uses, picking
2nd stop: Royal Castle
Pic-nic at the Farm: Local food specialties near the lavender fields with provençal wines
Train + Bus Napoleon Route: From Nice to the Lavender fields: Train (2h30) + Bus Napoleon Route &(30mn)
Beautiful views over the Verdon lake by bus.
What's included in Tour with the Mountain Train, Trek to Mystic Forest and Castle
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Gare du SudPass-by Only
Departure and return point. Historical train station nowadays transformed in street food market. Very pleasant district with a very popular local food market
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!
Inclusions
- Round trip train tickets (4H)
- Lunch
- Professional guide all-day
- Pick-up or drop off (meeting point at the train Station: Gare des Chemins de Fer de Provence)
- Please have breakfast before to come at the meeting point
- No dinner in the Train backwards
- 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
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- 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
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Please adapt your clothes to forecast weather conditions in the Alps checking "Entrevaux" or "Annot" temperatures may change a lot depending the season and day. Bring good shoes for walking and possibility of hiking. If no options hiking taken free time at the village or playing pétanque or having a drink or food at the bar. If 13 hours is too long (9pm arrival in Nice) it's possible to shorten the visit 8 hours visiting only the 1st village and go back by train. by your own. Some days (like Sunday) return possible in Nice at 6.15pm
