Nestled in the alpine foothills of Grasse, this walk takes you from the coast to the top of Grosses Grues 440m. Climbing through vegetation, along rivers, over volcanic formations and past large oak trees, this walk has a lot to offer someone wanting a taste of the outdoors.
Crete des Grues
A discrete path along panoramic ridges
What to bring
IGN maps 3543ET/3643ET are recommended for this walk.
What to see
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Chateau de la Napoule
Beautifully restored French castle with art gallery & gardens
Built in the 14th century, this chateau has been restored and turned into an art exhibition space, visitor centre and venue for weddings and other functions.
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Castre Museum 
Castre Museum
Museum within a medieval castle, situated in the heart of Cannes Old Town, Le Suquet
The Castre Museum is located on the Suquet hill, dominating the city of Cannes. From the top of the medieval tower the views across the bay and the Lerins islands are fantastic and not to be missed.
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Eglise Notre-Dame de l'Esperance, Cannes - Le Suquet 
Eglise Notre-Dame de l'Esperance, Cannes - Le Suquet
15th century church situated on top of the old town of Le Suquet
Replacing the old chapel Sainte-Anne, the Eglise Notre-Dame de l'Esperance was completed in 1627, after more than a century of work.
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Le Moulin de Forville (Musee Victor Tuby)
Provencal mill dating back to 14th century, now a museum
Forville Mill dates back to the 14th century. Some of the original presses are still on display, as well as traditional Provencal objects.
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Grand Jas Cemetery 
Grand Jas Cemetery
An impressive cemetery that showcases the history of Cannes
North west from the centre of Cannes is the impressive Grand Jas Cemetery. The cemetery was built in 1866 as the town centre of Cannes kept growing thus creating a need for a bigger cemetery.
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L'Esterel National Park 
L'Esterel National Park
Rugged landscape of red rock stretching from Provence to the coastline
A volcanic range of mountains covering around 32,000 hectares and stretching between Saint-Raphael and Theoule-sur-Mer.
Where to lunch
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Fouquet's Restaurant
Parisian elegance meets Michelin-starred cuisine in Cannes
Le Fouquet's at the Hôtel Le Majestic combines Parisian charm with culinary excellence, led by Michelin-starred chef Pierre Gagnaire. A timeless spot for culture and cuisine lovers in Cannes.
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La Plage 45 Beach Club
Grand Hotel's private beach club and restaurant
Just a short walk through the hotel garden and you can sink your feet into the soft white sand of the Grand Hotel's private beach, or enjoy a refreshing dip in the water.
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Les Pecheurs Gourmet Restaurant, Juan Les Pins
One Michelin star gourmet restaurant within the Cap d'Antibes Beach Hotel
Enjoy a culinary experience at this fine dining restaurant, Les Pêcheurs. It offers a creative cuisine that deftly blends flavours and fragrances from throughout the French Riviera.
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La Passagère Restaurant
Michelin-starred dining with sea views and Art Deco charm
La Passagère at Hôtel Belles Rives offers a refined culinary journey shaped by the creative talents of Chef Aurélien Véquaud and Pastry Chef Steve Moracchini. Set against a stunning Riviera backdrop, this restaurant pairs inspired cuisine with a spectacular setting.
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Le Jardin Restaurant
Authentic bistronomic experience at Hôtel de Mougins
Ideally located on the hill in Cannes, the Hotel de Mougins is only five minutes from Sophia Antipolis, ten minutes from Cannes and Grasse, and twenty five minutes from Nice International Airport.
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La Plage du Martinez
Refined Mediterranean cuisine in an elegant beachside setting
La Plage du Martinez blends relaxed elegance with gourmet flair, offering Mediterranean dishes by Chef Jean Imbert in a stunning seafront setting.
What to do
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Motorbike hire
Wide selection of BMW, Ducati, Harley Davidson and Triumph motorcycles available for rent
Based in Cannes, motorbike and scooter rental so you can explore the South of France.
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Luxury A4A Yacht Trip
Luxury private yacht trip along the French Riviera for up to ten people
Take a trip on board this luxury yacht along the Riviera, cruising to any destination of your choice.
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Road bike hire
Quality road bike rentals with delivery to the French Riviera
This company is based in Cannes and offers a wide range of road bikes, with delivery available to Antibes.
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Aqualand Waterpark, Frejus
19 super water slides on one site, with toboggans & the black hole
With numerous slides, including the King Cobra - unique is western Europe - this is the largest waterpark on the Cote d'Azur! Inludes a rest area, show area, clockroom, fast food, grill and pizzeria, ice creams, drinks, and shop.
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Luxury Tayarrah Yacht Trip
Luxury private yacht trip along the French Riviera for up to eleven people
Take a trip onboard this luxury yacht along the Riviera to any destination of your choosing.
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Luxury SMILE Yacht Trip
Take a trip onboard this luxury yacht along the Riviera to any destination of your choosing.
Directions
From the tourist office on the beach front head down Avenue Charles Dahon and cross straight over the roundabout. Follow this road until its end then take the dirt road south. After a short while take the small path that leads off to the right just before the train tunnel. This path leads to Col de Theoule. From here head west, there are several short cuts that lead to Col du Trayas. From Col du Trayas take the trail west and you will soon reach Col de la Cadiere.
From Col de la Cadiere take the trail towards Grosses Grues 440m (east). This trail takes you along the ridge between the Grosses and the Petites Grues 413m. Following this trail will then take you down to Col Notre Dame 324m. At the col turn left (east), then after a short distance turn left again at the clearing, and head back north. This trail goes back along the east side of the Grues ridge then meets back up with the origional trail at Col du Trayas. Take this path back east towards the coast and the start of the walk.
