Signature itinerary
Monaco and the three corniches
From Nice to Menton, via La Turbie and the Col de Turini
Four days where the coast is only half the trip: above Monaco lie the three corniches and the roads of the Monte-Carlo Rally. Your advisor prepares the car, the paperwork and the route, and tells you what is worth booking ahead. You drive.
Day 1
Arrival and the Basse Corniche
Delivery at Nice airport, Basse Corniche to Monaco with a stop in Villefranche-sur-Mer, check-in in Monte-Carlo.
Driving notes: Coastal traffic and plenty of lights: this is the leg where you get used to the car, not the one where you are in a hurry.
Day 2
The circuit and La Turbie
A lap of the Grand Prix layout at traffic speed, up to La Turbie for the Trophy of Augustus, back along the Grande Corniche at sunset.
Driving notes: Inside Monaco you crawl and you park underground. The climb to La Turbie is narrow, with walls flush to the road.
Day 3
Col de Turini
Inland to Sospel and Peira Cava, up to the Col de Turini, the night stage of the Monte-Carlo Rally. Lunch at altitude, return through the Vésubie valley.
Driving notes: Past Sospel the hairpins tighten and the surface worsens. Climb in the morning while the road is clear, and allow an extra hour.
Day 4
Menton and the border
A final coastal leg to Menton, between gardens and the old town, then Ventimiglia and Sanremo for those heading into Italy. Drop-off in Nice or across the border.
Driving notes: Last day with the luggage on board. If you are returning into Italy, the Ventimiglia crossing flows outside rush hour.
FAQ
Which car for this itinerary?
One car for all four days: switching halfway would mean a second contract and a second deposit. On this route an open top is the natural choice, and there are three in the catalogue: Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet, Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabrio and BMW Z4. If you travel as four with luggage, a Porsche Macan or an Audi Q8 is better.
Can you actually drive the Grand Prix circuit?
Yes. Outside race days the layout is made of ordinary city streets: you drive it at traffic speed, from Sainte-Dévote through the tunnel to the Fairmont hairpin. Your advisor tells you when traffic flows best.
Is the Col de Turini open all year?
Not always. Between November and April there can be snow, and the pass may close or require winter equipment. Your advisor checks conditions before departure and, if needed, suggests an alternative inland route.
Can I pick up in France and drop off in Italy?
Yes, and it is normal on this itinerary: from Menton the Ventimiglia border is half an hour away. The crossing must be agreed in advance, because it has to be authorised on the contract: your concierge handles it when preparing the booking.
Want to live this itinerary? Talk to a concierge.