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Tour with the Mountain Train, Trek to Mystic Forest and Castle

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Overview

⚠️ 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 to discover during an original a full day off-the-beaten-tracks

⚠️ FROM MID-OCTOBER UNTIL END OF MARCH ITINERARY COULD CHANGE (get dark earlier and cold season):

Annot or Entrevaux + another alpine village and return at 7pm by bus (1H)

Return in Nice possible at 4pm visiting only one village

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Round trip train tickets (4H)
  • Professional guide all-day
  • Breakfast Please have breakfast before to come at the meeting point
  • Dinner No dinner in the Train backwards
  • Pick-up or drop off (meeting point at the train Station: Gare des Chemins de Fer de Provence)
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4bis Rue Alfred Binet
06000 Nice, France

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Chemin de Fer de Provence (pass by)

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
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Southern French Alps (pass by)

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 landscapes2-hours uphill ; 2-hours downhill (or less)
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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 downhillStories of wars & great history of borders and medieval monuments (Vauban's fortified town)The Cathedral is magnificent!
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Cathedrale Notre Dame de l'Assomption d`Entrevaux

Baroque & gothic jewell, a very surprising monument!
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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)
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Entrevaux

In Entrevaux or Annot a great Restaurant for lunch will be selected by the guide
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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
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4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Barrême (pass by)

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 17The Farm is not in Barrême and is kept secret4hour stop including lunch
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Hiking option not recommended if you suffer vertigo
  • 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)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Tour with the Mountain Train, Trek to Mystic Forest and Castle?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).This tour 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. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Lunch
  • Round trip train tickets (4H)
  • Professional guide all-day
  • BreakfastPlease have breakfast before to come at the meeting point
  • DinnerNo dinner in the Train backwards
  • Pick-up or drop off (meeting point at the train Station: Gare des Chemins de Fer de Provence)

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • 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
  • Hiking option not recommended if you suffer vertigo
  • 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)
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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