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Overview
Your full day out along the Baroque Route mountain railway—one of France’s most picturesque train journeys—begins conveniently in the heart of Nice. In the morning, meet your guide at the Nice train station, and come prepared for a day out in France’s spectacular maritime Alps region. With round-trip transit and hands-on guidance, this tour offers an accessible way to get out in nature.
Once aboard the train, soak up extraordinary mountain views, with stops in several notable villages, including Tende and La Brigue. This active tour—which also covers roughly 9 miles (15 kilometers) on foot—gives you the chance to really immerse yourself in the scenery. Then, break for lunch: Enjoy a picnic of local fare, or upgrade for an indulgent meal in one of the top restaurants in town.
Afterwards, the journey continues to Saorge, considered one of France’s most beautiful villages. Visit its historic monastery before continuing your hiking in the Roya Valley. As you go, your guide will share stories and history about the region that you wouldn’t discover on your own.
Finally, return to central Nice by train at the end of the day, where this experience ends.
Operated by
Nice Creative Tours
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Dottie_T, Sept 2025
Our day was perfect from start to finish. Carmella was a fantastic guide and was well versed in the history of the villages and France in general. The alps were beautiful and it was a great day!!
Train into the Alps
Stephen_M, Sept 2025
It’s a lot of hard uphill walking but well worth the effort. Cyril was an excellent host, full of knowledge and laughter
Thanks
Julie_S, Sept 2025
This train excursion far exceeded my expectations. Our guide Samuel was very informative and he cared for our group with such kindness and sensitivity. The restaurants he took us to were so special. And I love how he helped us bridge these relationships with his kindness to everyone. He had closed museums open for us and people just open their hearts and "home" to us, thanks to him. I must add more accolades to the local people. They were very endearing and kind and talented It was a truly special experience to witness. I wish to be more like Samuel in my world.
Excellent trip!
Connor_T, Sept 2025
Great trip! Out into the countryside to see two smaller villages. The guide is very knowledgeable and was able to explain a lot about both!
Itinerary
Gare de Nice Ville
Meeting point at 7.30am:
At the big blue 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 small train station is just behind
Nearby (2mn walk) the historical train station nowadays transformed in street food market. Very pleasant district with a very popular local food market
Southern French Alps
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
2hours uphill ; 2-hours downhill (or less)
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!
The village offers spectacular views of the Alps and surrounding canyons. Possibility of walking uphill to the Castle (Quite sporty 150 meters) and short hike downhill
Stories of wars & great history of borders and medieval monuments (Vauban's fortified town)
The Cathedral is magnificent!
2 hoursCathedrale Notre Dame de l'Assomption d`Entrevaux
Baroque & gothic jewell, a very surprising monument!
15 minutesLa 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 & wonderful panoramic point!
Possibility of short hiking downhill (30 minutes)
1 hourAdmission IncludedEntrevaux
In Entrevaux or Annot a great Restaurant for lunch will be selected by the guide
1 hourAnnot
Medieval authentic village, troglodyte caves, mystical forests, meteors showers, amazing hikings, nature and panoramic points (hiking option possible depending on weather and season)
From Mid-October until beginning of April if the group is not taking the long hiking, the guide reserves the right to modify the itinerary to visit another village in the Alps and return earlier in Nice by bus (1H) with arrival at 7pm (instead 9pm)
4 hours
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Local guide
- Professional guide
- Driver/guide
- Lunch
- Surcharges on fuel
- Live commentary on board
- Local taxes
Additional Information
- 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
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Operates in all weather conditions (except if it rains all-day), please dress appropriately
- 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 Tende + day of tour)
- There is only time departure at 8.30am from Gare de Nice-Ville, 12 avenue Thiers 06000 Nice (the big blue gate) (we don't organize pick-up at the hotel)
- Good physical conditions required (there are some important uphills if you want to visit all the monuments)
Guide Languages
English
Portuguese
Spanish
Italian
French
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.