Local Attractions

Activities and local attractions
Located in the heart of Puget-Théniers, Hôtel Les Alizés is the perfect base to explore Nice’s hinterland: scenic walks, panoramic hikes, medieval villages, Provençal markets and living heritage.
List of local attractions
  • Steam “Train des Pignes” (1 km) — Historic steam train to Entrevaux and Annot.
  • Motorbikes museum in Entrevaux (3 km) — Free access.
  • “Terre-Gavotte” Ecomuseum in La Roudoule — Traditions and crafts of the Roudoule area.
  • Medieval village of Entrevaux (10 km) — Vauban fortifications, citadel, and cobbled streets.
  • Cians & Daluis Gorges (25 km) — Striking red-rock canyons with viewpoints and trails.
  • Mercantour National Park (30 km) — Alpine wildlife, lakes, and high-mountain scenery.
  • Puget-Théniers Provençal market (500 m) — Every Sunday morning.
  • Via Ferrata of Puget-Théniers (3 km) — Safe adventure route with valley views.
  • Water activities in Entrevaux & Annot (15–20 km) — Canyoning, kayaking, river swimming.
  • Perched Villages Route (20 km) — Touët-sur-Var, La Penne, Ascros, Sigale…
Hiking ideas (within 20–25 min by car)
  • Annot Sandstone – “Chambre du Roi” — Family-friendly trail among sandstone boulders.
  • Daluis Gorges Loop – Point Sublime — Lookouts over the red canyons and Gorges du Cians.
  • Entrevaux Citadel Ramparts Walk — Short urban hike up to the citadel.
  • Col de Félines Ridge Loop — Gentle countryside hike with wide vistas.
  • Brec d’Utelle (Utelle area) — Mountain trail with coastal views (season-dependent).