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France
Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur
Provence
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Nice
Fontan

Franciscan monastery – Sainte-Croix Chapel loop from Fontan

Moderate

4.9

(9)

43

hikers

Franciscan monastery – Sainte-Croix Chapel loop from Fontan

04:17

11.9km

690m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Parc national du Mercantour (aire d'adhésion)

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.95 km

Cobblestone Street in Parc National du Mercantour

Highlight • Settlement

2

3.02 km

Monastery of Saorge

Highlight • Religious Site

3

3.06 km

Franciscan monastery

Highlight • Other

If you are in Saorge, take a look at the monastery. There is a nice talk about the monastery and many small things that date back to the time of the Franciscans.

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4

3.65 km

5

4.64 km

Sainte-Croix Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

The Peiremont circuit on the heights of Saorge is easy and very pleasant. Beginning at the level of the superb Franciscan monastery which deserves a visit (cloister, recently renovated church, …

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6

5.45 km

Fountain

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7

6.27 km

6.56 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

9

7.77 km

Balisa

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B

11.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.65 km

4.19 km

1.02 km

560 m

511 m

Surfaces

5.65 km

4.73 km

1.37 km

180 m

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Friday 3 July

28°C

14°C

44 %

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