Walk

From the old village down to Val de Mougins

A quick walk from the perched village to its lively lower quarter for a coffee or a pastry, and back up.

Time	15 minutes one way, down
Difficulty	Easy descent
Start	Avenue de la Victoire, old village
Past	Open views on the way down, Val de Mougins (once called Les Barraques): bakery, café, greengrocer and tea room
Season	All year.
With children	Short; the climb back is the only effort.

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Checked on mouginstourisme.com, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.