France - French Riviera
Walking Porquerolles Island: beaches and petanque !
Hiking the backcountry of the French Riviera
ACCESS
. From Nice airport, you can catch the 650 bus to Grasse (1h ride). From Nice centre, there is a train to Grasse (1h10)
. From Vence : you can catch the public bus (n° 9) to Cagnes sur mer (30 min ride) and from there either head to Nice, Antibes or Cannes and discover the Lérins islands of St Marguerite & St Honorat just a 15 minutes boat ride from Cannes.
PASSPORT & DOCUMENTS
Passport / Driver licence if required
HEALTH INFORMATION
No vaccination requirements
INSURANCE
Please insure that you have valid travel insurance.
WEATHER
The climate is characterized by exceptional sunshine and dry summers: in all seasons, sunglasses and sunscreen are essential! The French Riviera has a microclimate due to its proximity to the sea and the mountains. Thus, it is an ideal hiking region that can be discovered in all seasons. In the hinterland and the Mercantour, the climate is a little less temperate but just as sunny.
- Spring : In the hinterland and in the Mercantour mountains, the paths may still be snow
-covered until Easter. On the coast, it is a festival of colors and scents: a real paradise for hikers!
- Summer : The region has an exceptional microclimate. With a sea breeze on the coast, and a cooler temperature in altitude.
- Autumn : A very pleasant season with a mild climate and beautiful sunny days. The sea is still warm. In the back country, you find the the deep Autumn colours
- Winter : It contrasts by the mildness of its temperatures. A different atmosphere with a climate always very mild. The mountain hinterland is under the snow.
ELECTRICITY
Europe is on a 220 Volt system . Check if you require an adaptor for your electrical items HERE
MOBILE PHONE & INTERNET
Please check that your mobile/cell plan allows for calls & messages abroad
A good option is to buy a “country Sim card” in a phone shop / newsagent. It will cost you around 10€ / 15€ and will allow you to call local phone numbers with internet access
MONEY MATTERS & CLOSING HOURS
The currency is the €uro. Please ensure to have some cash with you as there aren’t always ATM machines in small villages.
Tips are always included (different than in Canada and USA) but always appreciated.
Please note that many restaurants in France do not serve food all day
Many shops are closed on Sundays, supermarkets are usually open until midday
- From 660€ /pers
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- Self-guided Walking
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- 6 days
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- From March to June
- From September to November
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- Ref : B1166
YOUR TRIP
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+33 (0)4 86 65 00 20
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From the blog
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December 19, 2024
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Walking
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