Tips
Rainer & Petra
February 25, 2026
Hiking
The high-altitude village of Gourdon, also known as the "Eagle's Nest", sits spectacularly on the edge of a rocky cliff at almost 800 m altitude.
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4.3
(41)
169
hikers
9.37km
02:44
250m
250m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
Moderate
4.3
(18)
42
hikers
10.2km
02:56
240m
240m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
Moderate
5.0
(3)
55
hikers
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.
Easy
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Elevation 170 m
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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.
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Location: Saint-Paul-De-Vence, Grasse, Var, Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur, France