This majestic 67.1 km journey, spanning three days of walking, leads you from the heights of the Trophy of Augustus to the town of Mouans-Sartoux with a cumulative ascent of 2227m and a descent of 2639m. Departing from La Turbie, the path offers breathtaking Mediterranean vistas before diving into the Provencal hinterland, passing through the perched village of Falicon and the hills above Nice. Jacquian heritage is revealed through discrete oratories and ancient stone bridges spanning wild valleys. Heading west, you will cross oak forests and ancestral olive groves before reaching the Valbonne plateau, a place steeped in millennial spirituality. This long segment is a true test of endurance where the fragrant scrubland and the silence of the hills encourage deep pilgrim introspection.
With 2227m of climbing, this route demands excellent physical condition, especially for the successive climbs after the Peille valley. The cumulative descent of 2639m is taxing on the knees on the stony and limestone paths. Some stretches between villages are isolated, requiring strict water management during the hot months.
Plan overnight stays in Nice or Aspremont to break up this considerable effort and get your credential stamped at the Sainte-Réparate Cathedral. Wear high-cut boots to protect your ankles in the scree areas. Take advantage of the passage through Valbonne Abbey for a contemplative break before the final arrival.