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 a flat area at this pass, surrounded by two peaks, the Roc de Restaud and that of Orméa. The whole thing unequivocally evokes the shape of a cradle.

So it’s a cozy little nest with lawn and pine forest that awaits you. The place really invites you to sit back and relax before the last stage which leads to Plan du Lion and then to Garavan.

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December 30, 2022

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Arrived at the col du Berceau, you will have to climb the 2 peaks, on its right and its left, which are to be done absolutely, and transcend the hike.

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December 29, 2022

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Small green oasis between two peaks. Small fireplace invites you to grill.
Several paths cross here.

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1. GR52 finale from Alpine peaks to Menton via Old Castellar ruins

10.7km

05:47

1,120m

Epic GR52 finale descending from Alpine peaks to Menton's beaches via medieval ruins.

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2. Roc de l'Orméa Summit Trail from Castellar

6.13km

03:13

650m

Pine forest trail to Roc d'Orméa's summit with 360-degree views from Monaco to Menton.

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3. The old Castellar. – The Cradle loop from Castellar

8.98km

03:54

750m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Elevation 1,120 m

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Location: Castellar, Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur, France

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The Cradle

1. GR52 finale from Alpine peaks to Menton via Old Castellar ruins

2. Roc de l'Orméa Summit Trail from Castellar

3. The old Castellar. – The Cradle loop from Castellar

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