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We would like to take the coastal path from Beaulieu to Cap Ferat in Easter. If we take the bus from Nice to Beaulieu is it easy to find the path and approx. how long is the walk. Also, can we return to Nice by bus from Cap Ferat or elsewhere. If anyone could help it would be very useful. Also, if you are aware of other interesting walks in the Nice area it would be helpful.
At Beaulieu sur mer ask for "promenade maurice rouvier" this walk is easy (fully paved and no stairs) approx: 2 kms
you can return to nice by bus n° 81 . I think there is one stop at the "port de st jean cap ferrat"
Many thanks for this information, it is all very helpful for our forthcoming trip next month.
It is a beautiful walk!!! Depending on how fast or slowly you want to enjoy it, you will need about one hour, maybe a little more if you like to enjoy strolling slowly and decide for a stopover to wade a little on the way. If you start from the Casino, in front of Kerylos villa (a great visit, too!), there is a pedestrian path that goes along the beach "plage des fourmis", that's where the "promenade maurice rouvier" begins and it leads you to the entrance of St Jean. To me, this is where the real walk starts! If you want more, then continue around the Cap, it is really so beautiful. At a gentle pace, it takes about 3 hours but is the most spectacular part of the walk in my opinion. If you are courageous enough to climb the 150 or so steps to reach the top of the lighthouse in Cap Ferrat, you will discover the most amazing view over the coast, from Bordighera tip in Italy to the Esterel (red rock mountains in the Var department). Enjoy!!
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