The great walk of the peninsula: a cliff-edge path round the southern tip, past the lighthouse, with views from Cap de Nice to the Estérel on a clear day.
Photo: JJ Pangrazi
Distance
6 km
Time
2 hours
Difficulty
Beginner
Start
Port of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat (Département 06); the marked path itself starts on chemin de la Carrière
Past
The old quarry that supplied stone for the port of Monaco, Below the Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat and its sea-water pool, The Cap Ferrat lighthouse and the Pointe Malalongue, The coves of the west shore, Plage de Passable
Season
All year; access may be closed temporarily in swell or strong wind – the tourist office advises calling the information bureau (+33 4 93 76 08 90) or the municipal police before setting out.
With children
Not wheelchair accessible; uneven rocky sections and steps. No source covers pushchairs. Dogs allowed.
Checked on randoxygene.departement06.fr, cotedazurfrance.fr, explorenicecotedazur.com, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.
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