Mont Bastide

Mont Bastide is a summit reaching approximately 570 meters near Èze on the French Riviera. The mountain is covered with Mediterranean scrubland, limestone cliffs, and carob groves, offering several hiking routes to explore.

Archaeological digs on the summit plateau show that people lived here during the Neolithic period. These early traces make this mountain important for understanding ancient settlement in the region.

The name links to philosopher Nietzsche, whose walking path still connects Èze beach to the summit. Visitors today follow the same trails he once walked.

An approximately 6-kilometer circuit from Èze-sur-Mer train station leads to the summit, requiring about 4 hours with roughly 600 meters of elevation gain. Sturdy shoes and plenty of water are essential for this steep, rocky route.

On clear days, the view from the summit stretches all the way to Corsica while taking in islands and bays along the coast. This far-reaching vista makes it a rare spot where so much coastline is visible at once.