From Nice: Historic Train Ride & Alps Villages

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From Nice: Historic Train Ride & Alps Villages
Top rated
4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8
291 reviews

Fall in love with our day tour through the Alps by unique railway from Nice by the river. Explore picturesque villages (labeled "nicest in France"), a Castle, inspiring unspoiled nature & restaurant.

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Duration 13 hours
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Live tour guide
French, English, Italian, Spanish
Small group
Limited to 15 participants

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Tina – Australia

This was by far my favourite tour. I enjoyed every second of it. The tour guide was super knowledgeable, funny and but the end of the day everyone felt like family. I would totally recommend this trip but you definitely need to be fit to do it. If hiking is your thing that this would be the perfect tour.

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5 out of 5 stars
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Natascha – Spain

It was a fantastic day and Carmela was a wonderful guide! We learned a lot and had a lot of fun. I loved the walk up to the Citadel and the hike - great tour! Make sure you are fit :)

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Itinerary

  • Starting location:

    Chemin de Fer de Provence

  • Train

    (1.5 hours)

  • Traditional village

    Break time, Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour (4 hours)

  • Local restaurant

    Lunch, Regional food (45 minutes)

  • Train

    (30 minutes)

    Hidden gem

    Break time, Visit, Guided tour, Free time, Walk, Hiking (4 hours)

    Optional

  • Arrive back at:

    Chemin de Fer de Provence

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Board an Historic Mountain Train & love a fascinating ride through the Alps
  • Get immerse into real local culture of villages: authenticity & handcrafts
  • Lunch in a typical Restaurant in the village (local food or classic meals)
  • Discover treasures of Baroque Art, Medieval Architecture & early 20th century
  • OPT: BEST hikes in the region: unique geology, mystic forest & giants blocks

Full description

A unique experience by an Historic Mountain Railway through the Alps beyond canyons, viaducts and tunnels discovering hidden treasures, unknown by most of the French Riviera's visitors. Passing along our biggest & longest alpine river, we will go through surprising Alps' gems & by unspoiled luxuriant nature made of scattered with perched villages, cultures, valleys, forests & highest peaks in the background.

We will visit 2 villages during the day: a 1st village is classified with the label: "One of the nicest village of France" with a great medieval architecture, a beautiful Baroque Cathedral, massive fortifications & draw-bridges. Let’s get higher and higher for the spectacular perspectives from the towers: 30-45mn walk through the gates until a unique perched Castle (which tell us the story of this important Royal stronghold).
⚠️ 200 meters (600 feets) of height difference, good physical conditions required.

The 2nd village is so special: we will guide you through a very nice maze of tiny streets built on sandstone blocks, troglodyte houses & optionally (sporty) the most beautiful hiking you could imagine through a Mystic Forest (centuries old chestnuts trees), mysterious caves & sandstone giant blocks (paradise for hiking lovers, fans of cliffhanging, mushroom pickers & geologist researchers).

If you are not sporty enough for the hiking we can propose you short walks around the village & possibility of: free time in the lovely village, tastings of local food with wines or pastries (early dinner possible - not included) and playing bocces with our group or locals.

Get this Off-the-Beaten-Tracks Experience, now!

⚠️ SPORTY DAY minimum 5KM/3 miles ; maximum 12KM / 7,5 miles option long hiking (recommended)

⚠️ Meeting point at 7.30am - Return to Nice at 8.57pm - Possibility of return at 4pm (Only 1 village only)

⚠️ WINTER sessions (November 6th - February 28th):
- On Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday:
1 village & Hiking. Return in Nice: 4pm
- On Sunday:
2 villages & Hiking. Return: 6.15pm

https://www.getyourguide.com/nice-l314/from-nice-annot-and-entrevaux-hiking-tour-with-train-ride-t452177/

Includes

  • Roundtrip train tickets
  • Lunch picnic or lunch at a local restaurant (depending on option selected)
  • Professional guide
  • Commentary onboard the train, in the villages, and inside the monuments
  • Breakfast
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments

Meeting point

At the big blue gate of Gare des Chemins de Fer de Provence (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 small train station is just behind Guide will be 7.30am at the blue gate of Gare des Chemins de Fer de Provence with a blue sign « Train Experience through the Alps »

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

Know before you go

  • As this tour involves a lot of walking, it is advised to wear comfortable and good shoes. Dress appropriately to the weather the day of the tour
  • A good physical condition is required for this tour (includes between 7km to 15km of walking in the villages, short hiking options offered)
  • Bring a towel and swimsuit if you would like to take refreshing dip in the river (and tell us by advance to see if the itinerary can be adapted - only summer hot season)

From $199 per person

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5
4.8 out of 5 stars

based on 291 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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Tina – AustraliaJune 17, 2025 – Verified booking
This was by far my favourite tour. I enjoyed every second of it. The tour guide was super knowledgeable, funny and but the end of the day everyone felt like family. I would totally recommend this trip but you definitely need to be fit to do it. If hiking is your thing that this would be the perfect tour.
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Natascha – SpainJune 16, 2025 – Verified booking
It was a fantastic day and Carmela was a wonderful guide! We learned a lot and had a lot of fun. I loved the walk up to the Citadel and the hike - great tour! Make sure you are fit :)
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Gabriella – United StatesJune 15, 2025 – Verified booking
Our guide, Cyril, went above and beyond for this tour. He was extremely knowledgeable about all the places, and he truly made the experience worthwhile! If I could give 6 stars I would!

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Activity provider:
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