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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur
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Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Nice
Castellar

View of Le vieux Castellar – The Cradle loop from Castellar

Moderate

4.5

(72)

407

hikers

View of Le vieux Castellar – The Cradle loop from Castellar

03:50

8.74km

740m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

738 m

View of Castellar and Cap Martin

Highlight • Other

This beautiful cradle which overlooks Menton and Castellar, between the 2 peaks of Orméa and Longoria is waiting for you.

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2

2.58 km

Superb panorama

Highlight • Other

3

3.79 km

Ruins of Old Castellar

Highlight • Historical Site

On the path that leads to the Berceau, if you are attentive, you will be able to see the ruins of the old Castellar.

They have charm, and encourage reflection, on life in the past, and the imperative need that our ancestors had to get closer to the coast.

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4

3.90 km

View of Le vieux Castellar

Highlight • Settlement

5

4.92 km

Col du Berceau.

Highlight • Mountain Pass

An incredible spot between the sea and the mountains, with a climb that stings just right 🔥 but a view at the summit that is well worth the effort 😍
Wild atmosphere, silence, and a crazy panorama of the coast… exactly what we come hiking for.
A local classic, never disappointing 💪

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5.02 km

The Cradle

Highlight • Summit

From the Col du Berceau, located at an altitude of 1,050 meters, you have the first incredible views of the town of Menton and the sea. There is in fact a flat area at this pass, surrounded by two peaks, the Roc de Restaud and that of Orméa. The whole thing unequivocally evokes the shape of a cradle.

So it’s a cozy little nest with lawn and pine forest that awaits you. The place really invites you to sit back and relax before the last stage which leads to Plan du Lion and then to Garavan.

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7

5.17 km

Restaud Peak

Highlight • Other

The peaks of Longoria and Orméa are 2 essentials to do one after the other From the Col du Berceau.

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8

5.31 km

Superb panorama.

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B

8.74 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.49 km

2.37 km

1.29 km

589 m

Surfaces

3.23 km

2.95 km

2.46 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,070 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

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