Running around Nice is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes around Nice—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: October 5, 2025

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1. Promenade des Anglais - running round trip in Nice

14.3km

01:32

110m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat - running loop

9.10km

00:58

100m

110m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Hôtel Negresco – Negresco loop from Carras

6.98km

00:43

10m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Hôtel Negresco – Negresco loop from La Buffa

7.45km

00:46

20m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Negresco – Hôtel Negresco loop from Thiers

7.45km

00:46

30m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Running tour of Cap Martin

7.27km

00:47

110m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Port of Nice and Mont Boron - running loop

7.47km

00:51

180m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. The Pyramid of Falicon - running loop above Nice

5.71km

00:47

230m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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9. I Love Nice Sculpture – Hôtel Negresco loop from Vieux Nice

10.7km

01:07

50m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Lac Graveirette – round trip run in Mercantour National Park

12.4km

01:50

590m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails around Nice

1. Promenade des Anglais - running round trip in Nice

2. Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat - running loop

3. Hôtel Negresco – Negresco loop from Carras

4. Hôtel Negresco – Negresco loop from La Buffa

5. Negresco – Hôtel Negresco loop from Thiers

6. Running tour of Cap Martin

7. Port of Nice and Mont Boron - running loop

8. The Pyramid of Falicon - running loop above Nice

9. I Love Nice Sculpture – Hôtel Negresco loop from Vieux Nice

10. Lac Graveirette – round trip run in Mercantour National Park

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