The path Friedrich Nietzsche climbed from the sea to the village – the tourist office says he composed the third part of 'Thus Spoke Zarathustra' on it – and still the most dramatic way to arrive in Èze.
Photo: Office de tourisme d'Èze
Distance
2.1 km
Time
1 hour
Difficulty
A steady climb of 400 m
Start
Èze-sur-Mer railway station on the Basse Corniche – the path starts about 200 m east of the station
Past
A cemented first stretch above the beach, between villas and cliffs in scented garrigue, A long series of steps up the wild Vallon du Duc, A paved final section to the car park at the foot of Èze village (356 m)
Season
Open all year, every day.
With children
Strongly discouraged for young children (tourist office). Not wheelchair accessible. Dogs allowed. The second half is the shadier one.
Checked on cotedazurfrance.fr, randoxygene.departement06.fr, explorenicecotedazur.com, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.
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