Expect a few kilometres of walking with uphill stretches; a two day version with a night in the valley exists. 4.79 from 783 reviews at €169 per person.
In our comparison: #31 of 52 in Day Trips from Nice, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English, Spanish, French, Italian.
| Option | What the operator says | From, per adult |
|---|---|---|
| With Restaurant For LunchThe page price | Best Local Food Restaurant: We select for you the Best restaurants in one of the villages | €169 |
| 2nd day in the Alps - Night | Night under the stars: Unusual accomodation in small hotel, guesthouse, inn or mountain refuge(dependng on season, availability & 2nd day program 2nd day into nature: Surprise depending on villages' events: hiking in nature, relax by the river, Mercantour National Park (petroglyphs) Meet the locals: We'll propose a program matching w/ your interests, if you want challenging activities (canyoning, hiking, via ferrata) Duration: 1 day: We will find you the best accomodation and a relaxing or challenging program Breakfast & lunch included: Local restaurant for lunch Return in Nice by train: 7PM TRAIN ride + Shuttles: Depending on the program established + village/locals? More nature?: If activities chosen: -how many miles/km and uphills max. you would like to adapt the itinerary (relax/medium/challenging) | €400 |
Children from €149 (ages 12 to 17). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.
95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 743 of 783
Star breakdown of all 783 ratings
Reviewers praise the guides, mountain scenery and village lunches; steep and uneven walks can be tiring
Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (12 January 2026 to 29 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.
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Meeting point at 7.55am in front of the main entrance of: Gare de Nice Ville ("boulangerie Paul" terrace, next the main entrance), 12 avenue Thiers, Nice (2mn walk from Tramway (line 1) stop "Gare Thiers", follow up the black modern building during 2 minutes until the big square. The guide will be waiting for you at Boulangerie Paul terrace with a blue sign "Train Experience through the Alps". Don't be late, the train doesn't wait!
30 min · Admission includedBaroque jewell unique in France, a very surprising monument! Its peaceful location, spectacular and breathtaking panoramic views and atmosphere, the courtyard, the rooms, spaces, church and amazing gardens. A heaven of peace…
45 min · Admission includedClassified 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 Italian Kingdom. A must-see! The village offers spectacular views of the Alps and surrounding canyons. Possibility of walking uphill to the Monastery (very recommended for view and monument - Quite sporty 150 meters uphill) and short hike downhill Stories of wars & great history of borders and medieval monuments The main church is magnificent! The itinerary could change depending on weather, unforeseen transports problems or temporarily closed monuments (possibility to change for the beautiful village of Breil-sur-Roya)
1h 15mHistoric Trainline passing through the southern Alps along 3 main valleys connecting Nice & French Riviera with the highest peaks of southern Alps and northern Italy (Piedmont). Great French civil engineering of the beginning of the XXst century through see spectacular artworks, bridges, surprising tunnels and canyons. Brand new trains. A must do! Beautiful scenery and landscapes. 1:15-hour uphill + shuttle bus by spectacular roads to the 2 villages ; 2-hours downhill
Pass by, no stopBeautiful medieval village nestled in a small valley of the Alps (historical wool & shepherds center) with its 7 wonders: ruins of the castle, spectaculars baroque monuments and its surprising cathedral, medieval engraved doors and labyrinth of tiny paved streets. We will take a minivan to visit a Temple dedicated to the sources and a chapel with unique XVth century frescoes. Optionally a short hiking will lead us to a breathtaking panoramic point. A village which became recently French (strong Italian heritage). Delicious Lunch in a typical local Restaurant Good physical conditions required for the uphill (stairs). The itinerary could change depending on the weather, transports unforeseen problems or monuments temporarily closed (may change for the beautiful village of Tende)
4hWe will be just at the entrance door of the Mercantour National Park, depending on the day and season itinerary can change for other villages as nice as Tende, could change if we have the chance to take you in nature or beautiful monuments & chapels. Possibility to visit a Museum about bronco Age engraving stones (depending on the day and season)
Pass by, no stop⚠️ Normal physical conditions required (3-7km walk, some uphill for Monastery and Castle ruins)
Get this Off-the-Beaten-Tracks Mountain Train Experience, now! Let it be through Alps mountains, canyons, viaducts & tunnels, get fresh air following 3 great valleys. Explore hidden gems & breathtaking landscapes into picturesque medieval villages (1 is labeled: "one of France's most beautiful villages") & many more.
Lunch incl. in one of the best valley's restaurant.
Visit its medieval jewels through unspoiled nature, ruins of castles, great panoramic points, a Monastery & a great Bronce Age Museum (option) - Short hike possible.
A shuttle bus will permit us to jump from village to village by spectacular roads through canyons. Special Italian atmosphere (recently became French and great Alpine adventure, with history of wars & glory (WW2, Napoleon).
You will love the tiny maze of medieval streets, a splendid baroque atmosphere in the monuments & how authentic is real Nice countryside.
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Ranked #31 of 52 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. 19 of 52 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 52 Day Trips from Nice