Tour with the Mountain Train, Trek to Mystic Forest and Castle
Overview
⚠️ 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
What's Included
- Lunch
- Round trip train tickets (4H)
- Professional guide all-day
- Breakfast Please have breakfast before to come at the meeting point
- Dinner No dinner in the Train backwards
- Pick-up or drop off (meeting point at the train Station: Gare des Chemins de Fer de Provence)
Meeting Location
4bis Rue Alfred Binet
06000 Nice, France
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Chemin de Fer de Provence (pass by)
Southern French Alps (pass by)
Entrevaux
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Cathedrale Notre Dame de l'Assomption d`Entrevaux
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
La Citadelle d'Entrevaux
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Entrevaux
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Annot
4 hours Admission Ticket Free
Barrême (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Hiking option not recommended if you suffer vertigo
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The guide will send you a text message the day before the tour with the final details (temperature, weather, advises for clothing). If you want to check meteo forecast by yourself type on google: meteo Entrevaux + day of tour)
- There is only time departure at 7.30am from Gare des Chemins de Fer de Provence, 4bis Rue Alfred Binet, 06000 Nice (the big blue gate) (we don't organize pick-up at the hotel)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-14737P17
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch.
- Round trip train tickets (4H).
- Professional guide all-day.
- Breakfast. Please have breakfast before to come at the meeting point.
- Dinner. No dinner in the Train backwards.
- Pick-up or drop off (meeting point at the train Station: Gare des Chemins de Fer de Provence).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 7. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Tour with the Mountain Train, Trek to Mystic Forest and Castle is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Hiking option not recommended if you suffer vertigo
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Tour with the Mountain Train, Trek to Mystic Forest and Castle will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Lunch
- Round trip train tickets (4H)
- Professional guide all-day
- BreakfastPlease have breakfast before to come at the meeting point
- DinnerNo dinner in the Train backwards
- Pick-up or drop off (meeting point at the train Station: Gare des Chemins de Fer de Provence)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Hiking option not recommended if you suffer vertigo
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The guide will send you a text message the day before the tour with the final details (temperature, weather, advises for clothing). If you want to check meteo forecast by yourself type on google: meteo Entrevaux + day of tour)
- There is only time departure at 7.30am from Gare des Chemins de Fer de Provence, 4bis Rue Alfred Binet, 06000 Nice (the big blue gate) (we don't organize pick-up at the hotel)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
