Cap Roux (Esterel), Day hike to the red rocks on the French Riviera
Enjoy a great day hike and reach the top of the Cap Roux (Esterel Massif), in the French Riviera, with spectacular views over the Mediterranean Sea, along UIMLA Mountain Leader Fabrice.
Private
1 Day
Jan - May, Oct - Dec
Low
Beginner
Highlights
- Discover a unique landscape of amazing red rocks in the French Riviera
- Enjoy wide open views over the Mediterranean coastline and to the Alps
- Choose the hiking itinerary that best suits you: easy or intermediate level
Description
The Esterel are the French Riviera red rocks, near Cannes. The Esterel Massif is a large range of small mountains right next to the Mediterranean Sea at a low altitude, less than 700 meters (210 feet).
In fall, winter or Spring, Esterel is one of the best hiking gateways in the French Riviera. And in winter the contrast of colors is amazing: the blue of the sea, the white of the snow we can see not so far away, on the Mercantour National Park peaks in the distance, and the intesive red of the Esterel rocks. Exactly like the French flag: bleu, blanc, rouge! (blue, white, red).
On this day hike we get to the top of the Cap Roux Peak, wich offers one of the greatest views in this region. Also red rocks shapes are quite impressive here.
Winter is really nice in the Esterel mountains. In February/March we can enjoy the view of mimosa and so there is a lot of yellow flowers all around!
Aromatic plants such as a local lavender are part of the Mediterranean flora and in spring time we may even find wild endemic orchids!
This hike can be easy (300 meters ascent, departure point reachable by car) or moderate (550 meters) depending on where we start the hike from. In summer, from June to September, it’s really too hot, so then it’s time to get to the Mercantour National Park, where I also guide other great hiking tours.
If you’d like to enjoy this great hike in the French Riviera, just send me a request. Book your trip and discover the unique Esterel red rocks!
Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Clean drinkable water
Price details
- The price includes guiding fee and a little snack // Picnic is not included in the price (It can be provided by 10 €/pers).
Details
More info
-Price per person for a Group from 8 to 10 people: 30 EUR -Price per person for a Group of 11 people: 28 EUR -Price per person for a Group of 12 people: 25 EUR
-EQUIPMENT Good walking boots. Breathable Jacket. Micro fleece and mountain t-shirts, if possible avoid cotton t-shirts. Cap. Water (1 liter/pers). Sunglasses and sunscreen. Warm clothes and vest in the winter. Your pic nic.
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About the guide
Fabrice
4.9
(50)
Mountain Leader
I am a hiking guide (International Mountain Leader) who has been working all over France (including Provence and the Alps), Italy and Portugal since 2001. I speak fluent English due to my frequent trips to Taos Ski Valley (in New Mexico, USA where my family runs a great hotel and ski school), and my hiking trips in the American Southwest.
I live mainly in Nice (French Riviera), but I also move all over the Alps working in different alpine valleys. I often visit Martinique (French Caribbean island), where I enjoy rainforest and tropical hikes.
When I´m not guiding, I also work as a photographer, and like to climb, ski, play tennis, or kitesurf in my spare time. Additionally, I really enjoy botany and history.
I can guide you for a half day or for as many days as you like. I´ll take you to discover my favourite French Riviera alpine region, and the wild and large Mercantour National Park (counting 8 different valleys) near Nice, Monte Carlo and Cannes.
In my region we can enjoy the Mediterranean landscape at sea level. As we move into higher altitudes, we will discover alpine lakes, larch or pine forests, orchids and alpine flowers, open meadows, spectacular medieval perched villages and old baroque chapels and churches, with great historic value.
We can also discover the hiking hotspots in Provence such as Calanques National Park, Verdon gorges, Sainte Victoire and the Var region, with Saint Tropez a particular highlight.
I also love to hike in Italy in the very famous world heritage Cinque Terre (the amazing national park of the "Five Lands"), or in Liguria near San Remo.
And finally, I always enjoy taking my guests to the northern Alps: to Chamonix and Mont Blanc´s amazingly large panoramas or to the great Vanoise National Park, the largest in the heart of French Alps.
Languages
French | English
Certificates
UIMLA
What people are saying about Fabrice
Marc
Fabrice was the best! We had such a good time hiking the French Riviera. He was so knowledgeable about the history, geology, and local culture. Highly recommend him!
Julie
Great experience ! Beautiful view !
Sara
We had a wonderful day hike with Fabrice in Mercantour National Park. The Alps and surrounding park were so beautiful. Fabrice was a really attentive and knowledgeable guide. He was kind, friendly, and fun. We are a family of three with a 10 year old and we all got along great with Fabrice. I would recommend this experience to anyone who loves hiking and being outdoors. Hire Fabrice you won't be disappointed.
Mark
Great hike. Great guide.
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