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Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful scenic routes in Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur
Scenic Route
· Parc naturel régional des Baronnies provençales
From Buis-les-Baronnies to Die - Across the Diois
recommended route
Open
202.4 km
6:00 h
3,497 m
3,460 m
From the Baronnies to the Diois, the land of fine lavender, limestone mountains, steep gorges, and Clairette de Die!
Scenic Route
· France
Route Napoléon
recommended route
323.4 km
5:01 h
4,267 m
4,048 m
A journey through southeastern France in the footsteps of probably the most impressive military leader in the country. The route combines coastal views with mountain panoramas and historic towns.
Scenic Route
· Alpes-Maritimes
Grand Corniche
recommended route
29 km
0:29 h
532 m
531 m
France's probably most scenic panoramic road runs at lofty heights above the impressive Riviera coast. Besides charming villages and traditional small towns near the coast, there are also some Roman buildings to visit.
Scenic Route
Via Aurelia - in the footsteps of the Romans
recommended route
Multi-day route
1,005.8 km
15:28 h
3,082 m
3,131 m
A historic trade route along the Italian Riviera: The ancient Via Aurelia still holds an irresistible charm today that is waiting to be discovered. Over a total of nearly 1200 km, it leads into the picturesque south of France.
Scenic Route
· France
From Sestri Levante to Saint-Raphaël
recommended route
Stage 2
371.1 km
5:58 h
5,426 m
5,424 m
This impressive day stage leads to the sights of the western Italian port towns and invites you to visit traditional fishing villages.
Scenic Route
· Nice - Côte d'Azur
The "Route of Landscapes" between the coast and the middle country of Nice
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
148.1 km
10:00 h
2,734 m
2,571 m
This route takes you to discover, between France and Italy, the full diversity of landscapes from the middle country of Nice to the Côte d'Azur, from the perched villages
Scenic Route
· France
From Saint-Raphaël to Arles
recommended route
Stage 3
207.6 km
3:12 h
1,102 m
1,098 m
Final stage of the three-part route along the historic trade route Via Aurelia: Besides geological natural sights, the historic city of Arles also attracts with its cultural and scenic diversity.
Scenic Route
· France
The Lavender Routes
recommended route
Open
1,491.4 km
23:00 h
19,809 m
19,899 m
From the Vercors to the Sainte-Victoire, from the Ardèche Gorges to the Verdon Gorges, the Lavender Routes stretch over nearly 1000km of unique colors and scents.
Scenic Route
· Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
The Lavender Routes on the Plateau de Valensole
recommended route
100.1 km
4:00 h
1,025 m
1,025 m
Dive into an endless ocean of lavender with this picturesque loop on the Plateau de Valensole.
Scenic Route
· Provencal Alps
From Barrême to Digne-les-Bains
recommended route
Open
125.4 km
5:00 h
1,245 m
1,376 m
From Barrême to Digne-les-Bains via the eastern part of the Valensole plateau, the more secret plateau of Puimichel, and the Val de Durance.
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From Buis-les-Baronnies to Die - Across the Diois by Untitled
October 13, 2023
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