Walking Routes in Monaco

Perched high up on the rocks above Menton this lovely village offers great views and classic mediterranean architecture. 

A walk through the hills above Monaco to the mighty Augustus Monument built in La Turbine.

A moderate hike to the summit of Cime de Baudon 1264m where you are welcomed with magnificent views of the crashing blue waves of the Mediterranean to the south and the snow capped mountains to the north.

Fredrick Nitzsche walked up from Eze Bord-de-Mer to Eze Village and this apparently helped him write the third part of Thus Spake Zarathusa. This steep trail is not very far but it involves many steps to get to the top of Eze Village.

Situated just half an hour from Monaco the Pointe Siricocca offers amazing panoramic views of the coastline and far inland to the north. 

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.

The town of Cap d’Ail is dominated by the white limestone cliffs that loom up behind it; this walk takes you up to the summit in a circuit that looks out over both sea and mountains.

The historical town of Roccabruna fell under control of the Grimaldi family of Monaco for five centuries during which time the castle was strengthened. It still stands today and is a must see on this short walk.

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. 

Cap Martin is a rather exclusive peninsula between Monaco and Menton, which houses a number of large, discrete villas of the rich and famous. Happily, there is also a rather fabulous coastal walk around the headland which allows everyone to access the wonderful views of Monaco and the sea.

The airy ridge of Mont Macaron (806m) tapers towards the south and opens up the bare countryside that reflects the heavy price the area paid due to the fire that destroyed much of the scrub in 1986. 

Cap Martin is a rather exclusive peninsula between Monaco and Menton, which houses a number of large, discrete villas of the rich and famous. Happily, there is also a rather fabulous coastal walk around the headland which allows everyone to access the wonderful views of Monaco and the sea. 

Climbing up high above the coastline from the medieval village of Eze, this short but challenging hike takes you from beach to mountains and back again.

A scenic walk along the coast leading to a small chapel dating back to the late 1800's.

Mont Gros stands at 686m and towers above Menton and Monaco. It is a popular venue for paragliding.

Taking in the two peaks of La Forna (621m) and La Simboula (675m) this walk leads you through the fire scarred landscape with great views overlooking the coastline.