Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat Coastal Path
Sentier du Littoral, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat
A coastal path around the cape on the billionaires' peninsula, winding through pines and turquoise water over rocky shores, taking about 2 to 3 hours.
Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat is a peninsula jutting into the Mediterranean between Nice and Monaco, known as the 'Billionaires' Peninsula' and dotted with hidden mansions. The coastal path (Sentier du Littoral) here is one of the most beautiful hikes on the Côte d'Azur. From Paloma Beach, a loop around the Saint-Hospice headland back to the harbour takes about an hour. The longer route around the lighthouse headland at the southern tip takes about 2 to 3 hours, passing pines, white rocks and bays so clear you can see the bottom, with plenty of spots to jump in for a swim. The path is free, but it closes during strong winds and high waves. From Nice, bus 15 takes about 30 minutes, and you can combine it with a visit to the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild on the same day.
Opening hours
Open all day (closed in severe weather)
Nearby sights
- Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild
- Villa Kérylos
- Villefranche-sur-Mer
- Èze
- Port Lympia
- Castle Hill
- MAMAC Nice
- Nice Cathedral (Sainte-Réparate)