A day on the Train des Pignes into the Alps above Nice, with hill villages and an optional hike through sandstone blocks and old chestnut forest. Return train tickets, lunch and an all-day guide are included; the single early start is at the Provence railway station, with no hotel pickup. 4.97 from 102 reviews at €150 per person.
⚠️ 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
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #8 of 53 | €150 | 8h–13h | 4.97 (102) | shared |
| Eze and Monaco Private Half-Day Tour | €670 per group | 5h | 4.99 (172) | private |
| French Riviera Dolce Vita Electric Fiat Tour | €85 | 4h | 4.91 (501) | shared |
| Provence Wine Tour - Small Group Tour from Nice | €176 | 8h | 4.91 (399) | shared |
Ranked #8 of 53 in Day Trips from Nice by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €65 to €478, median €125; typical length 8h. 20 of 53 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 53 Day Trips from Nice
This tour runs daily, departing at 07:30. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 22, 2026.
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
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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| 1+ days | Full refund |
| 0-1 days | No refund |