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Tour with the Mountain Train, Trek to Mystic Forest and Castle
(101) Reviews
Nice
About
⚠️ GOOD PHYSICAL CONDITIONS REQUIRED
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 (optional) 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...
Highlights
From 8 hours to 13 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 8 hours to 13 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
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
Meeting Points
Departure
Chemin de Fer de Provence
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 "Gare du Sud". The train station is just behind
Return
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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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)
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Tour with the Mountain Train, Trek to Mystic Forest and Castle
(101) Reviews
Nice
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$177.50
Price varies by group size
About
⚠️ GOOD PHYSICAL CONDITIONS REQUIRED
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 (optional) 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...
Highlights
From 8 hours to 13 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 8 hours to 13 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
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
Meeting Points
Departure
Chemin de Fer de Provence
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 "Gare du Sud". The train station is just behind
Return
Itinerary
1
Chemin de Fer de Provence
Departure and return point.
Nearby (2mn walk) the historical train station nowadays transformed in street food market. Very pleasant district with a very popular local food market
2
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
2-hours uphill ; 2-hours downhill (or less)
3
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 hours
4
Cathedrale Notre Dame de l'Assomption d`Entrevaux
Baroque & gothic jewell, a very surprising monument!
15 minutes
5
La 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 hour
6
Entrevaux
In Entrevaux or Annot a great Restaurant for lunch will be selected by the guide
1 hour
7
Annot
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
4 hours
8
Barrême
ONLY FOR LAVENDER EXPERIENCE OPTION: we will lead you to a secret farm of lavender with blooming fields (and more aromatic plants) for a special moment introducing you all the properties, uses in gastronomy, cosmetics, adapted to your kind of skin and necessities.
ONLY during the blooming season every Monday and Thursday from June 12 until July 17
The Farm is not in Barrême and is kept secret
4hour stop including lunch
