View of Le vieux Castellar – The Cradle loop from Castellar

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France

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

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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: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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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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2.58 km

Superb panorama

Highlight • Other

3.43 km

Superb panorama

Highlight • Viewpoint

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, …

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3.90 km

View of Le vieux Castellar

Highlight • Settlement

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 😍 …

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5.02 km

The Cradle

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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 …

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5.31 km

Superb panorama.

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8.74 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.49 km

2.37 km

1.29 km

589 m

Surfaces

2.95 km

2.92 km

2.77 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,070 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

Weather

Wednesday 7 October

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Comments

September 1, 2022,Anstieg zum Cime de Longoira

Were on the Cote d'Azur. The combination of mountains and sea was really breathtaking 🙂 I can only recommend it.

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June 26, 2025,Castellar, Col du Berceau, cime de l' Orméa.

Superb hike.
A classic to experience again and again.
An exceptional panorama will delight you.
A hike of moderate difficulty.
Be careful on the way down, the trail is stony...

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