This hike takes you from the delightful village of Saint Dalmas de Tende, found nestled between two valleys, to the radiant hillside town of Menton passing through plenty of natural wonders and charming villages.
- Walk through pine trees and olive groves
- Explore charming rustic villages
- Be immersed in breath-taking views
You’ll journey through pine tree forests and olive groves whilst enjoying views of the Maritime Alps and the Mediterranean Sea over seven days. Throughout the hike, you’ll come across and experience rustic mountain villages and historical sites such as petroglyphs (rock engravings) from the Bronze Age. Throughout your adventure, you’ll have plenty of time to relax, enjoy the beaches and have a gentle stroll along coastal paths overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.
If you're looking for a 2-week walking holiday, our French Riviera walking holiday begins in Menton, and can easily be added on to the end of this week.
Typical Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrive in Saint-Dalmas-de-Tende
After arriving in Saint-Dalmas-de-Tende and checking into your hotel, you are free to explore the charming village's rich heritage.
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Day 2: Saint-Dalmas-de-Tende to La Brigue
Today’s walk will take you through two quaint medieval towns with cobbled streets and a baroque church.
Walking distance: 12 kilometres | Ascent: 700 metres | Descent: 700 metres
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Day 3: Hike to Saorge
Today, you’ll explore more isolated villages and a meandering descent through a green valley to Saorge on the Roya River.
Walking distance: 14 kilometres | Ascent: 960 metres | Descent: 960 metres
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Day 4: Walk the salt route to Breil-sur-Roya
Travel across the undulating and sloping trail as it skirts along the side of a mountain and a staircase sculpted into the cliff.
Walking distance: 14 kilometres | Ascent: 700 metres | Descent: 800 metres
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Day 5: Breil-sur-Roya to Sospel
Today you will continue along a picturesque mountain footpath to a village surrounded by olive trees on the edge of France and Italy.
Walking distance: 15 kilometres | Ascent: 550 metres | Descent: 550 metres
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Day 6: Sospel to Sainte-Agnès
Today’s walk will end in one of the most beautiful villages in France, where you will catch your first glimpse of the Mediterranean Sea.
Walking distance: 12 kilometres | Ascent: 810 metres | Descent: 200 metres
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Day 7: Perched Villages of Gorbio & Sainte-Agnès
For your final day, you walk from Menton to the delightful hill top villages of Gorbio and Roquebrune located high above the Mediterranean offering spectacular vistas of the Côte d'Azur below.
Walking distance: 10 kilometres | Ascent: 250 metres | Descent: 580 metres
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Day 8: Depart France
Price and Other Information
- Duration and price excluding international flights: 8 days from £1,209 per person
- Duration and price including flights from/to UK: 8 days from £1,489 per person
- Single room supplement: From £260
- Walking grade: Moderate
- Guiding: Self-Guided
- Max alt: 1,250m
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Route map:
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What’s included
- Hotel x 5 nights, bed & breakfast x 2 nights
- 7 breakfasts, 5 picnic lunches & 6 dinners
Next Steps
| Year | Daily Departures† | Price From (Exc. Flights) | Options |
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| All prices are per person. † Daily departures subject to availability. | |||
| 2026 | From 20 Apr to 30 Sep | £1,209 | Book or Enquire |
| 2026 | From 1 Oct to 31 Oct | £1,209 | Book or Enquire |
| 2027 | From 20 Mar to 19 Apr | £1,249 | Book or Enquire |
| 2027 | From 20 Apr to 30 Sep | £1,269 | Book or Enquire |
| 2027 | From 1 Oct to 31 Oct | £1,269 | Book or Enquire |
If you can’t see the holiday or departure date that you are looking for please contact us. We may be in the process of finalising further departures and are often able to arrange a holiday for you according to your own requirements.
