The French Riviera is ideal for enjoying a day outdoors. The sun, the sea, the flowers, the alps behind you and the national parks. French Riviera Tours takes you on a discovery of the best activities to enjoy on your own, in a group, or with your family.
Outdoor activities on the French Riviera are varied. You can opt for a simple walk, or go into the more complex hiking trails. The sea allows you to swim, but the alps also allow you to ski. You can take snowshoeing or biking. Choose the activity that suits you, even depending on the destination you choose.
Vence
The Pays Vençois offers, in all seasons, wild charm and unparalleled views. From the Col de Vence to the forest of La Sine, from Baous to Plan des Noves, Vence is the starting point for splendid walks and hikes or bike rides: more than 200 km of marked trails to access all the great green spaces of the French Riviera.
It is also nice to get lost in the narrow streets of Vence and drink at the fountain of Foux, from where a natural mineral water of great purity has been flowing since the Middle Ages (1431). With its microclimate, the town is rich with hills of olive and citrus trees, white and green oaks, aleppo pines, and lush gardens scented with rosemary and lavender
Nice
Nice, besides being the capital of the French Riviera, is a very lucky city. The Bay of Angels in front, the Alps behind, the Mercantour Park and the two most glamorous cities in the world, Monaco and Cannes, close by. All this only 1:30h from the ski lifts. Of Nice you will love the charm of the old town, the facades all colorful, the flower market, the art galleries and the typical restaurants and cafes.
The Mercantour National Park is an ideal stop for outdoor activities: walking and trekking among the trails or biking routes.
Outdoor activities in the French Riviera
Whichever city on the French Riviera you decide to visit, renting a bicycle is a good way to get around the streets and buildings. If you are a lover of nature and its creatures, you can treat yourself to a day to visit the botanical gardens. Or if you prefer an activity in the mountains within walking distance of the French Riviera this link is for you.