Today Anna, Yannick and I did a new Trail running between Vence and Coursegoules. This 30 km Trail is pretty interesting a with mix of good tracks, technical and rocky descents and with constant nice views over the sea and the French Riviera. We made a loop starting in Vence and passing through Gourbel, Coursegoules and St Barnabé.
Philippe above Baou des Blancs (© Anna Gatta)
Distance: 30 km, ascent: 1200 m / descent: 1200 m.
Anna and Yannick (© Philippe Gatta)
There are several options to make the Trail shorter, for instance by returning to the Col de Vence after the signpost 129 (Bastille de Vescagne) or from Coursegoules.
Map of the Trail (© Philippe Gatta)
Description: start in Vence, close to Les Claous and follow the Trail going to Baou des Blancs (yellow paint). Pass the Baou and continue Les Blaquieres, Le Plan de Noves and continue on the GR 51 to the Gourbel (signposts 129, 129, 140, 131). Go to Coursegoules (14) and then La Roubine (16). Follow the Trail to St Barnabé (150, 151, 155). Pass the Combe de Maigré and continue on the GR 51 to Vence.
Anna on the Trail (© Philippe Gatta)
Anna on the Trail (© Philippe Gatta)
Philippe on the way back to Vence (© Anna Gatta)