saint jean-cap-ferrat hike

parisbaby2_11

7 km hike around Cap Ferrett from St. Jean de Cap Ferrett. Stunning vistas of the Riviera, rocky cliffs, views of Eze, Monoco and the mountains. Plan on spending a morning or afternoon. The walk is not strenuous however therefore stairs to climb and the path is rocky. Every time I think it could not get any better than this it does. Plan on frequent stops for photos. There were people catching mussels, sea life, sail boats. Wonderful day!

Molndal

We stayed in Nice, took the bus (20 minutes) to Francheville and walked from there around the peninsula to St Jean. The hike was great with amazing views. It was easy to walk, paved on many parts, but you need good shoes. It took us 3 hours to get around but we walked quite slowly (admiring the view). The villas you can see are a sight too. St Jean itself was pretty sleepy. We found Francheville prettier and more welcoming. The bus 100 took us back to Nice in half an hour for just 1,50 euros.

yandinazetland

The views on this walk are amazing , out to sea , on the coast and back across the the mainland. The villas are grand , the rocks and the beaches rugged and the sea very blue . Look out for the sea life , warm and cold currents meet off the Cape bringing food for whales and dolphins.Look out for the signs to the Belgian Cemetery and visit the amazing chapel with its Russian style giant statue of the Virgin Mary and Child - breathtaking. Finally do visit the small David Niven Square next to his villa on the coast. The cost of getting here from Nice - 1.5 e on the number 81 - very busy but the best few euros you will spend during your day.

sunups

just overall a must do if your visiting in Cap Ferrat! I enjoyed the hike and the views surrounding the magical place

G8763ZVpeterh

The walk around the Cap is very scenic and easy in so much as its fairly flat (more up and down on the west side), with the shade on the west side in the morning in winter. Its a fair way if you do it all the way to Villefranche and there are no toilets (that you would dream of using) open at that time of year and if your a lady needing a pee your in for a hard time, not much better for gents. Some areas with derelict tagged buildings also let down badly what should be a really nice walk. We combined it with lunch at St Jean Cap Ferrat and that worked nicely. It get fairly busy on a Sunday even in winter. We have walked or cycled most of the coast and mountains in the area and whist we sort of enjoyed this one we won't be going back in a hurry.

TimP33

This is a lovely place to visit if you want to escape the hustle and bustle of Nice to Monaco. It is mainly lived in by the mega rich, with huge mansions everywhere.We visited it by bus from Nice (number 81 bus), which was an excellent way of getting there.The walks are fairly gentle as long as you have decent footwear, and the views are stunning. The port is very nice, with a number of decent restaurants.This is a place I would happily retire to, if only I had the money to afford it!

777kila

We like so much to walk around the peninsula. We take the route starting from the port, pass the Le Voille d 'or, then take path close to the water, turn left to the Madona, up we go and breath taking view of Eze Village, Beaulieu sur mer, the mountain and the sea. The cemetery for the heroes of Malta and the little church keeps you humble

ET1949

the villa and gardens are so well kept...8 gardens with a different theme and each overlooks the sea...the villa has pink marble and pink decor...the dancing fountain plays to music every twenty minutes...we took beautiful photos...also visit the Grand Hotel located at the end of the peninsula...we hired a guide Sylvie Di Cristo who took us to hidden panoramic view overlooking riviera...some abandoned military posts...a safe hike I with high view down to the ocean...so worth the whole day tour...included are visit to La Turbie, Roquebrunne and shopping in old town of Nice for tablecloth otherwise sold in St.Paul de Vence...

Stavnes

This is a great and easy tour of the half island. Follow the coastline, the path is well marked. The path follows the shore and gives you great views over the coastline. It takes about 2,5 hours to do the whole roundtrip. Good walking shoes required.

jaybirdrcky

The town was, quaint, really nice right on the water with a small marina. Great view. Has little shops and local restaurants. Stayed only for a short time but worth the stop

Pedroparracho7

Try it for Fun and Relaxation ! Excellent walking along side the Ocean with a stunning views. Bread the Fresh Air cooming from the Sea, but be carefull with the tides, don't want to weat your feet;)

328dame

One of the best walks in the region (with cap d'Antibes). We started above the port and walked the eastern part of Cap Ferrat (coastal path, port, cemetery&church, Paloma beach, to the lighthouse at the south of it then walked back on the road among nice villas. The western part looked like it had some works/renovation going on, like villas being built plus we weren't sure it was entirely open after the landslide). It took us from 11.30 to 3.30 but with a break at the beach, at the church, and for an ice cream and many photos, so an easy walk overall, easy access even for wheelchairs on a part of the eastern section.

travelin-hoosier

The majority of Cap Ferat is like a ritzy sub-division that just so happens to have a public walkway around the perimeter with a stellar view of the sea. It also has a wonderful harbor with a real village / commercially-viable retail center. If considering a stroller for your child (or yourself), be prepared for some strenuous effort: a mix of gravel, compacted earth, stairs, steep inclines, and cacti await you along the journey. We (2 adults plus one 2-yr old) traveled from the harbor, to the light house, and around the western end to the beach. A tad difficult, but as others have said: "Well worth the effort."

AnneT333

Tremendous views,from an extremely well maintained coastal path. Be warned that the,western side doctor cap is a surprisingly long walk, much further than the eastern side, and it ends up in a purely residential area. But if you are fit it is definitely worth it.

Shoegirl58

We did the whole walk around the Cap Ferrat. It is quite long and lots of steps in parts but it is well worth the effort for the amazing views! Make sure you have your camera with you and maybe your swimming gear in case you want to stop for a swim during your walk! Lots of little hidden creeks to explore!