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Walking Routes in Monaco — 2 of Our Favourites

Discover the top Monaco walking trails and routes

Not many people think of the Rivieria as a hiking destination, but there are some fantastic trails to suit everyone from casual ramblers to adventurous trekkers.

Find loads of top tips and local insights in our Monaco Hiking & Walking Guide.

lots of volcanic rock along the coast in Nice

1. Sentier Littoral walk near the Monaco Border

Location
Monaco

One of the most varied of the Sentier Littoral routes, this starts at Plage Marquet right on the Monaco border and heads west to finish at Plage Mala going via volcanic rocks, blooming Mediterranean flowers, Belle Epoque villas and three fantastic beaches.

A stone walkway leads to a cliff overlooking the ocean

2. Cap d'Ail Trail

Location
Monaco

Enjoy the sea breeze as you walk this relatively flat route from just outside Monaco along the coast to Cap Mala and back to the parking at Plage Marquet. 

A great walk for any time of year. This trail follows well maintained coastal paths and takes in many impressive coastal mansions including the Eden Palace, and the secret Mala beach. This walk can get very windy as it is exposed and if there is a large swell you may get a little wet as the waves crash against the rocky shoreline.

About Hiking & Walking in Monaco

Not many people think of the Rivieria as a hiking destination, but there are some fantastic trails to suit everyone from casual ramblers to adventurous trekkers.

Hikes in the Alpes-Maritime region can generally be split into two categories: coastal and mountain.

The coastal routes are all very accessible and mostly very easy, more like strolls than hikes, but still worth doing for the unbeatable views of the coastline and access to fabulous beaches along the way.

The mountain trails take a little more effort to get to, but many can be reached by bus or train. They are a great way to explore the terrain behind Monaco and the many medieval villages that are dotted around the countryside.