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Autumn afterwork
I love the after work walk. But just suddenly the days seem to be getting so much shorter, and while in summer I can stagger from the office at 19:30 and still find time for a good walk, that’s getting...
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The Ruins of the Château de Roquefort
About six months ago a friend – while out walking – came across a man painting the red and white GR way marks on trees and rocks in the forrests between La Colle-sur-Loup and Tourrettes-sur-Loup. He...
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Muddy Autumn Walk
After the torrential October thunderstorms, there’s a muddy, slippy sloppy walk that I (perversely!) find just lovely when it’s misty and moist. Wear waterproof boots! Be careful with small kids after...
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Easy Stroll along the River Loup
I’ll be honest right at the top: this is not a hike, in fact it’s barely a walk and at best, it’s a stroll. But it’s a real beaut, and perfect for after Sunday lunch, with elderly relatives, kids in...
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There are a number of terrific paths criss-crossing the plateau above Vence and providing a wide variety of walks. This is just one. It’s a circular route that takes in fine views over the plateau and...
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From the Thumb to the Source
I’d planned a lovely walk for the weekend but by Sunday mid-morning the weekend’s rain had flushed the idea clean away. And then the sun came out, just for a few hours, and the dogs, staring...
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Views, Mud and Tunnels
New Year’s Day and time for a completely new route. I had a look at the Top 25 Map 3643ET Cannes Grasse and saw a route I’ve not spotted before that I was sure would work for a good 2-3 hour walk in...
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Winding Up the Gorges du Loup
The Gorges du Loup is popular for its adventure sports: canyoning in the deep gorge; climbing the steep rock faces; paragliding off the cliff tops. But it’s also lovely for a walk with the dog or the...
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Easy afternoon hike
With a good pair of shoes who won’t suffer from a bit of mud, the easy hike Val de Siagne is lovely this season. For those of you loving the Mimosa trees, this hike will be a heaven within the next...
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