This 64.9 km traverse between the azure sea and the mountains is a true physical challenge, accumulating 2114m of ascent and 2328m of descent towards the 'City of Perfumes'. Leaving the eagle's nest of Èze, the pilgrim is immersed in fragrant scrubland and pine forests, passing through charming villages like La Turbie with its famous Trophy of Augustus. The path, steeped in thousand-year-old spirituality, offers breathtaking panoramas of the Mediterranean while winding between white limestone cliffs. This 3-day trek, requiring approximately 16 to 18 hours of actual walking, connects medieval history with the floral traditions of Grasse, the world capital of perfume and a major milestone on the Via Aurelia.
With over 2100m of elevation gain concentrated on often rocky and steep terrain, the effort is sustained and puts significant strain on the joints. The exposure to the sun along the ridge lines and the scarcity of water points between perched villages require rigorous management of hydration and fatigue.
Provide substantial water reserves as some scrubland sections are very arid; you can get your credential stamped at the Grasse Tourist Office or the Notre-Dame-du-Puy Cathedral. For the daily breakdown, favor stops in Nice and La Gaude to balance the physical exertion.