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    Exploring the Corniche d’Or and Esterel

    Exploring the Corniche d’Or and Esterel
    Starts from

    Nice

    Transportation

    By Car

    Guidance

    Self-Guided

    Activities

    25

    Duration

    3 days

    Length

    57 mi

    Guide details

    Starts from

    Nice

    Transportation

    By Car

    Guidance

    Self-Guided

    Duration

    3 days

    Length

    57 mi

    • History and Culture
    • Natural Attractions
    • Active Leisure
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    Emily Zanier

    Emily Zanier

    Blogger

    • Drive on one of the most scenic route in France: the corniche d'or.
    • Explore the Esterel mountain from the road and from the sea.
    • Discover Mediterranean nature and French culture.
    • Enjoy great Mediterranean food and wines.
    In three days, you will drive all around the Esterel Mountain. It is one of the most beautiful scenic route in France. You will explore the route called "corniche d'or" named like this because of the golden rocks, it goes from Cannes to Saint-Raphael and Frejus.
    You will also explore the maritime part of the coast from a boat and by diving in the sea. Then you will explore the backroad of the mountain from the countryside by hiking in the beautiful mountain and soaking up the amazing views. Prepare swimwear, good shoes, sunscreen and hat. And of course always take water with you.

    Categories

    • History and Culture
    • Natural Attractions
    • Active Leisure
    In three days, you will drive all around the Esterel Mountain. It is one of the most beautiful scenic route in France. You will explore the route called "corniche d'or" named like this because of the golden rocks, it goes from Cannes to Saint-Raphael and Frejus.
    You will also explore the maritime part of the coast from a boat and by diving in the sea. Then you will explore the backroad of the mountain from the countryside by hiking in the beautiful mountain and soaking up the amazing views. Prepare swimwear, good shoes, sunscreen and hat. And of course always take water with you.
    Emily Zanier

    Emily Zanier

    Blogger

    • Drive on one of the most scenic route in France: the corniche d'or.
    • Explore the Esterel mountain from the road and from the sea.
    • Discover Mediterranean nature and French culture.
    • Enjoy great Mediterranean food and wines.

    Travel itinerary

    From Cannes to La Napoule
    8 Activities

    Day 1

    7 mi1 mi

    From Cannes to La Napoule

    Today you will drive from Cannes to La Napoule. This is where the Esterel mountain and the corniche d'or starts. You will explore this incredible site from the sea with a boat tour and diving or snorkeling so you can explore the fauna and flora of the region.
    La Corniche d'Or Scenic Road
    10 Activities

    Day 2

    26 mi0.1 mi

    La Corniche d'Or Scenic Road

    Today you will drive from La Napoule to Saint-Raphael on the famous and amazingly beautiful scenic road named corniche d'or because the red rocks glow with the sun. Enjoy the drive, take your time and stop on the way wherever you want to admire the landscape.
    From the Sea to the Mountain Esterel
    7 Activities

    Day 3

    24 mi0.1 mi

    From the Sea to the Mountain Esterel

    Today you will explore Saint-Raphael from the sea, Frejus in the town and drive back through the back country of the Esterel mountain and explore this beautiful landscape by hiking in the countryside.
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