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Capitaine Cook
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La Goëlette
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Le Bar du Port
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Le Cap
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Le Saint Jean
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316 within 6 miles
Old Town
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2.5 miNeighborhoods • Historic Walking Areas
Villa & Jardins Ephrussi de Rothschild
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0.9 miSpeciality Museums • Historic Sites
Paloma Beach
529
0.7 miBeaches
Promenade Maurice Rouvier
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1.3 miPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Promenade des Anglais
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Parc forestier du Mont-Boron
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1.4 miParks • Forests
Villa Santo Sospir
57
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Old Harbor (La Darse)
467
1.5 miMarinas • Historic Walking Areas
Villa Kérylos
699
1.5 miHistoric Sites
Mt Boron
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brigadoon
Edinburgh, UK333 contributions
Fantastic Walk
Aug 2020 • Couples
Quite simply one of our favourite walks ever. We often stay in Villefranche or Beaulieu and the first thing we do each time is this walk. It's around 14 or 15km, depending where you start, and takes 3.5-4 hours depending on pace. The Villefranche and south sides are more rugged, and you walk past many stunning houses you could only dream of living in.

The path can be quite rough at times, with some highish steps, but it's easily doable. In summer, there are many small areas on the rocks you can sunbathe on and swim from, but these always fill up by late morning at weekends.

There are water fountains at the lighthouse and the entrance to the little Cap, so you'll never go thirsty.

One thing I'd recommend is doing a boat trip around the Cap or to Monaco from Villefranche, as you get a better view of the houses and also see many you never see from the path.
Written August 9, 2020
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AROWANA SAS
France44 contributions
Saint jean Cap Ferrat the place to discover
Feb 2022 • Friends
This a must see and do, here you will find the most expensive 🫰 Villas in the world, many celebrities lives here. Too beaches 😜 are Open for free to the public just try to be careful when it comes to car 🚗 parking especially paloma beach 🏖️ hiking is One thing to do and you can film as well the nature around walking through the whole Peninsula will give you a feeling to come back over and over again 🙂 is just amazing. take the bus from nice it will Cost you around 1 and half euros. One last word for Saint Jean Cap Ferrat = Fabulous 🤩😍.
Written September 5, 2022
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markinmiami
miami beach207 contributions
Nice hike near Nice, but the Nice- facing side is currently closed
Nov 2022 • Solo
You can take bus number 15 from Port Lympia to st Jean cap ferrat, and then walk around the perimeter of the peninsula, at least until the lighthouse/phare, when you start on the Monaco- facing side. Then the boardwalk is closed for repairs and the hike through the fenced villa area is not particularly beautiful, nor is there a walkway for passengers so you basically have to walk on the road..Hope they’ll fix it soon
Written November 26, 2022
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Indianprincess
13 contributions
Breathtaking Views
Jun 2021
Beautiful walk and easy to navigate. Great for runners as well as walkers. The views are spectaular and June is a percect time to enjoy this trail. Best time is in the morning as the sun is rising. Not to be missed!
Written July 10, 2021
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World Hiker
12 contributions
Superb Healthy Fresh Sea Air and Stunning Scenery
Mar 2020 • Family
Perfect tour... great guide and a chance to exercise away from the gym. Fun and healthy. Patrick was information and walked the perfect pace to suit the little legs of the children.. Patrick is a world class hiker and adventurer BOOK IT!!
Written March 15, 2020
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Melissa Sarah W
Singapore, Singapore379 contributions
Beautiful , stunning views. MUST do!
Sep 2019 • Solo
There are a few hiking routes on St Jean Cap Ferrat. I took a bus from Nice and got off at the last stop in St Jean Cap Ferrat. The tourism office was just a few steps from the bus stop so it would really help you if you got a map there. The nice people in there will also tell you where the start of the hiking routes are. I did the longest route which wasn't even tough. It was easy and the view was incredibly stunning.

You can even swim halfway through the hike as there are steps down to the sea at certain stops. Bring water and snacks if you want to stop halfway just to enjoy the view. There is no toilet on the trail so get your bladder emptied before you start.

Photos are unedited. It's even more beautiful in life. Go and enjoy this hike. You will not regret it.
Written September 30, 2019
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Eli B
Sydney, Australia3,697 contributions
The best full- day traipsing the Cape Ferrat hike.
Nov 2013 • Couples
There are many diversions along the Sentier du Littoral,one of which is the path from Saint-Jean-cap-Ferrat. they call it a hike,but a stroll is more like it. Be aware there is no shade along your jaunt so hang a bottle of water in your backpack and your swimming gear & towel because the heat and the blue of the water is intoxicating.

You've no doubt gained a reasonable tan by now,so the hike around the Cape is an Eden where geraniums compete with hibiscus,jasmine,bougainvillaea,roses,wisteria and citrus flowers to not only perfume the air,but sit heavily on hedges and walls. The privacy they create is matched by their showcasing the villas behind them.

You will see lots of "keep out" signs on gates but its a public path so press on and enjoy the excursion. We started at The beach in front of the Hotel-Royal-Riviera after exploring delightful Braulieu- Sur- Mer. You are now on the path called Prom Maurice Rouvier,which meanders past lots of pink coloured villas some boasting their own harbours. There's a plethora of beauty not only heightened by the bluest waters of the cape but by gorgeous gardens that belong to fab villas.

Shortly we arrive at the picture-licious fishing village of saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat where an aparo,caffeine or ice-cream is suitable action as you case out one of the cutest village shops and cafes on the Riviera. the Tromp l'Oeil flowers painted around door of the Town hall is a busy photo-op junction. It was not only Matisse who was captivated by the purity of the light here. the interplay of light and colour in the marina, with turquoise and teal-blue boats bobbing up and down is mesmerising. a pad will set you back a zillion. In fact, its Russians cashed- up that are the biggest grinners here.

Stay on Ave.Jean Mermoz,past the Hotel Brise Marine until you hit Paloma Beach,one of the sweet-spot coves on the coast and definitely where i would have moored my imaginary yacht. We lunched here and took a dip for a magnificent feeling.

Follow Ave de la Puncia right to the base of the mighty Grand-Hotel-du-Cap-Ferrat,and from the lighthouse ascend the steps to the residential streets. We are Somerset Maugham fans,so respect was paid at his villa,but it paled with respect to the plethora of houses that are on show. This is gawking territory.

Its not long before you see the pink pile of Villa Ephrussi de Rothchild gardens and villa. its a must visit,for it has Madam's garden creation ,overlooking my favourite look-out over the sparkling sea from a rock seat carved into the cliff face.

We caught the bus back to Nice. it was an exhilarating,magnificent,full day. Next visit i am going to visit by boat and do the full James Bond shtick. AHHH... dreams.
Written June 15, 2014
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Patrick L
London, England, United Kingdom16 contributions
Fantastic walks in the area
Jun 2017 • Friends
There are actually three walks to do in the area. I've attached a map so you can see them. I would highly recommend saving this map as it can be difficult to find the starting points of the two southern walks and they are not visible on Google Maps.

The views are simply stunning. It's a must do. The most northern walk is the easiest one to do as it's entirely flat and on a path designed for regular walkers/cyclists etc. Pretty much anyone could do it. The other two require good footwear and a decent level of fitness especially if it is hot.

The most southwestern walk was stunning. We went anti-clockwise and the first half was absolutely beautiful with shade and points of interest along the way. The path is broken by stones in places so good footwear is strongly advisable. The last half is slightly less interesting but the paths are easier to walk. This walk takes about 2 hours in total if you're doing it without stopping regularly. Taking a picnic is a good idea and a bottle of water a must as there aren't any places to stop on the way except for one water fountain half-way round!
Written June 18, 2017
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KiwiStevefromSW15
London, UK106 contributions
St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat - Walking Path.
May 2013 • Family
We started in Villa France Sur Mer and took the walking tack & road around Cap Ferrat. 2 Adults and 4 kids aged 4, 7,8,9 years. The walk is about 9-10 ks long and is quite scenic as its either beautiful villages across the bay to VillFrance, and awesome coast line, or stunning French houses and landscape of the rich n famous. I'd suggest taking a few snacks as once you leave Villa France there are very few shops until about 8/9 ks round. The walk is fairly easy but there is a bunch of steps so you would battle with a small wheeled kids stroller unless it was a mountain buggy type. Also some bits of the path are not fenced so with kids under 4 you'd be watching them like a hawk.
It took us about 4 hours to walk it with a young kids and stop for snacks etc.
It's a must do but it can get very hot in the peak of summer there. So start early or late, hat, sacks n water and a map ( just so you find the start of the walk) Have fun!
Written May 31, 2013
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Globetrotter045
Haacht, Belgium5,458 contributions
Highly recommended !
Apr 2015 • Solo
I did the hike around the peninsula of Saint Jean-Cap-Ferrat because of the good reviews on Tripadvisor and I was not disappointed. It is a great hike, especially on the western side of the peninsula. This side has a wilder beauty with secluded bays and more trees. 80% of the path is paved, the rest has a bit rocky surface. There are a few steps up and down. But it is an easy walk, about 2 hours.
Practical info: You can get here easily from Nice center with bus 81. The journey from Nic takes about half an hour. The final stop is the harbour of Saint Jean-Cap-Ferrat. Alternatively you can park your car at Place du Centenaire at the harbour. There is a tourist office across the road where you can get a map of Saint Jean-cap-ferrat and the differerent trails. Saint-Jean is a lovely little town with plenty of opportunities for something to eat and drink after your hike..
Written May 4, 2015
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