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Best walking routes in Monaco

16 routes ranked on sights, efficiency, hills & length — real foot distance and elevation.

4.2 scoreHills 2/103.8 kmBest Apr–Jun, Sep, Oct
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#1
Viewpoint

One Hour in Monaco: A Short Walk

1 hour

5 stops2.2 km1 h 5 min~426 m stairs

2.2 kmdistance1 h 5 minwith stops5stops+108 mgain~426 mstairs
5.9 sights5.1 efficiency1.8 hills9.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 30 min+ up to 3 h 5 min insides+108 m climb along route
  1. Musée océanographique de Monaco
  2. Cathedral of Our Lady Immaculate
  3. Prince's Palace of Monaco
  4. Jardin Exotique de Monaco
  5. New National Museum of Monaco
18–124 m

Photo: ViewpointJorge FranganilloCC BY 4.0

5.8/10
#2
Viewpoint

Monaco Old Town Walking Tour

Old town

9 stops3.5 km1 h 50 min~379 m stairs

3.5 kmdistance1 h 50 minwith stops9stops+123 mgain~379 mstairs
3.1 sights7.3 efficiency2.1 hills9.9 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 45 min+ up to 3 h 25 min insides+123 m climb along route
  1. Grimaldi Forum
  2. Saint-Charles Church
  3. Sainte-Dévote Chapel
  4. Place d'Armes
  5. Prince's Palace of Monaco
  6. Place du Palais
  7. Chapel of Mercy, Monaco-Ville
  8. Musée de la Chapelle de la Visitation
  9. Cathedral of Our Lady Immaculate
5–72 m

Photo: ViewpointSuicasmoCC BY-SA 4.0

5.1/10
#3
Viewpoint

Monaco Photo Walk: Most Instagrammable Spots

Photo spots

9 stops4.6 km2 h 5 min~571 m stairs

4.6 kmdistance2 h 5 minwith stops9stops+101 mgain~571 mstairs
4.7 sights5.8 efficiency1.7 hills6.9 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h+ up to 3 h 5 min insides+101 m climb along route
  1. New National Museum of Monaco
  2. Jardin exotique - allée louis Barral
  3. Jardin Exotique de Monaco
  4. Prince's Palace of Monaco
  5. Cathedral of Our Lady Immaculate
  6. St Martin Gardens
  7. Musée océanographique de Monaco
  8. Opéra de Monte-Carlo
  9. Japanese Garden
-1–119 m

Photo: ViewpointUhooepCC BY-SA 4.0

5.0/10
#4
Viewpoint

Monaco in One Day: Walking Itinerary

One day

18 stops6.7 km3 h 20 min~535 m stairs

Inside visits push a full day to ~5 h 5 min.

Inside: Musée océanographique de Monaco (~1 h) + Prince's Palace of Monaco (~45 min). Estimates only.

6.7 kmdistance3 h 20 minwith stops18stops~5 h 5 minfull day+280 mgain~535 mstairs
3.3 sights6.1 efficiency4.7 hills6.7 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 30 min+ up to 5 h 45 min insides+280 m climb along route
  1. Sainte-Dévote Chapel
  2. Escalier de la Peirera
  3. Escalier Tivoli
  4. Escalier du Riviéra
  5. Saint-Charles Church
  6. Japanese Garden
  7. Opéra de Monte-Carlo
  8. Musée océanographique de Monaco (inside ~1 h)
  9. St Martin Gardens
  10. Cathedral of Our Lady Immaculate
  11. Place du Palais
  12. Napoleon Museum
  13. Prince's Palace of Monaco (inside ~45 min)
  14. Place d'Armes
  15. Museum of Stamps and Coins
  16. Jardin Exotique de Monaco
  17. Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology
  18. New National Museum of Monaco
-1–124 m

Photo: ViewpointWorkhorse.investorCC BY 3.0

4.6/10
#5
Viewpoint

Monaco Parks Walk

Parks

5 stops4.2 km1 h 45 min~233 m stairs

4.2 kmdistance1 h 45 minwith stops5stops+178 mgain~233 mstairs
3.1 sights6.3 efficiency3.0 hills8.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 55 min+178 m climb along route
  1. Japanese Garden
  2. Champions Promenade
  3. St Martin Gardens
  4. Walk along the Parcours Princesse Grace
  5. Jardin Exotique de Monaco
2–124 m

Photo: ViewpointUser:ParisettePublic domain

4.6/10
#6
Viewpoint

Gardens of Monaco on Foot

Gardens

5 stops4.2 km1 h 45 min~233 m stairs

4.2 kmdistance1 h 45 minwith stops5stops+178 mgain~233 mstairs
3.1 sights6.3 efficiency3.0 hills8.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 55 min+178 m climb along route
  1. Japanese Garden
  2. Champions Promenade
  3. St Martin Gardens
  4. Walk along the Parcours Princesse Grace
  5. Jardin Exotique de Monaco
2–124 m

Photo: ViewpointTangopasoPublic domain

4.6/10
#7
Viewpoint

Self-Guided Walking Tour of Monaco

Walking tour

11 stops8.0 km3 h 5 min~888 m stairs

8.0 kmdistance3 h 5 minwith stops11stops+205 mgain~888 mstairs
4.1 sights6.9 efficiency3.4 hills2.1 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 45 min+ up to 3 h 25 min insides+205 m climb along route
  1. New National Museum of Monaco
  2. Jardin Exotique de Monaco
  3. Prince's Palace of Monaco
  4. Cathedral of Our Lady Immaculate
  5. St Martin Gardens
  6. Musée océanographique de Monaco
  7. Sainte-Dévote Chapel
  8. Opéra de Monte-Carlo
  9. Japanese Garden
  10. Escalier de Pretto
  11. Escaliers du Serret
-1–123 m

Photo: ViewpointThe original uploader was DarioSpagnolo at French Wikipedia.CC BY-SA 1.0

4.5/10
#8
Viewpoint

Churches & Cathedrals of Monaco Walk

Churches

5 stops2.7 km1 h 20 min~136 m stairs

2.7 kmdistance1 h 20 minwith stops5stops+68 mgain~136 mstairs
2.9 sights6.5 efficiency1.1 hills7.7 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 35 min+ up to 2 h insides+68 m climb along route
  1. Saint-Charles Church
  2. Sainte-Dévote Chapel
  3. Musée de la Chapelle de la Visitation
  4. Chapel of Mercy, Monaco-Ville
  5. Cathedral of Our Lady Immaculate
-1–72 m

Photo: ViewpointUser:Berthold WernerCC BY-SA 3.0

4.4/10
#9
Viewpoint

Monaco City, Monaco: Walking Route

DistrictMonaco City

8 stops1.0 km1 h 10 min

1.0 kmdistance1 h 10 minwith stops8stops+7 mgain
4.0 sights8.1 efficiency0.1 hills2.7 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 15 min+ up to 3 h 45 min insides+7 m climb along route
  1. Prince's Palace of Monaco
  2. Napoleon Museum
  3. Place du Palais
  4. Cathedral of Our Lady Immaculate
  5. Chapel of Mercy, Monaco-Ville
  6. Musée de la Chapelle de la Visitation
  7. Musée océanographique de Monaco
  8. St Martin Gardens
37–69 m

Photo: ViewpointUhooepCC BY-SA 4.0

4.4/10
#10
Viewpoint

Monaco Loop Walk from Sainte-Dévote Chapel

Loop

19 stops5.6 km3 h 25 min~475 m stairs

5.6 kmdistance3 h 25 minwith stops19stops+126 mgain~475 mstairs
2.6 sights6.3 efficiency2.1 hills7.6 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 15 min+ up to 4 h 5 min insides+126 m climb along route
  1. Sainte-Dévote Chapel
  2. One Monte-Carlo
  3. Monte Carlo Casino
  4. Opéra de Monte-Carlo
  5. Champions Promenade
  6. Yacht Club Monaco
  7. La Condamine
  8. Chapel of Mercy, Monaco-Ville
  9. Musée de la Chapelle de la Visitation
  10. Musée océanographique de Monaco
  11. St Martin Gardens
  12. Cathedral of Our Lady Immaculate
  13. Place du Palais
  14. Prince's Palace of Monaco
  15. Napoleon Museum
  16. Place d'Armes
  17. Condamine Market
  18. Rue Princesse Caroline pedestrian street
  19. Monaco Grand Prix
2–72 m

Photo: ViewpointUhooepCC BY-SA 4.0

4.2/10
#11
Viewpoint

Monaco Museum Walk

Museums

5 stops2.3 km55 min~463 m stairs

2.3 kmdistance55 minwith stops5stops+69 mgain~463 mstairs
3.4 sights4.5 efficiency1.2 hills6.6 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 30 min+ up to 4 h insides+69 m climb along route
  1. New National Museum of Monaco
  2. Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology
  3. Museum of Stamps and Coins
  4. Napoleon Museum
  5. Musée océanographique de Monaco
9–121 m

Photo: ViewpointBerthold WernerCC BY-SA 3.0

3.9/10
#12
Viewpoint

Hidden Gems of Monaco in 2 Hours

Hidden gems

8 stops4.1 km1 h 45 min~507 m stairs

4.1 kmdistance1 h 45 minwith stops8stops+134 mgain~507 mstairs
1.8 sights5.7 efficiency2.2 hills8.2 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 55 min+ up to 3 h 20 min insides+134 m climb along route
  1. Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology
  2. Museum of Stamps and Coins
  3. Place d'Armes
  4. Napoleon Museum
  5. Chapel of Mercy, Monaco-Ville
  6. Musée de la Chapelle de la Visitation
  7. Monte Carlo Casino
  8. Saint-Charles Church
-1–121 m

Photo: ViewpointTangopasoPublic domain

3.8/10
#13
Viewpoint

Hidden Gems of Monaco: Off-the-Beaten-Path Walk

Hidden gems

11 stops4.7 km2 h 5 min~427 m stairs

4.7 kmdistance2 h 5 minwith stops11stops+147 mgain~427 mstairs
1.6 sights6.2 efficiency2.5 hills6.4 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 5 min+ up to 3 h 20 min insides+147 m climb along route
  1. Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology
  2. Museum of Stamps and Coins
  3. Place d'Armes
  4. Napoleon Museum
  5. Chapel of Mercy, Monaco-Ville
  6. Musée de la Chapelle de la Visitation
  7. Rue Princesse Caroline pedestrian street
  8. La Condamine
  9. Yacht Club Monaco
  10. Monte Carlo Casino
  11. Saint-Charles Church
2–121 m

Photo: ViewpointAimelaime at French WikipediaPublic domain

3.5/10
#14

Stairways of Monaco Walk

Stairways

8 stops4.5 km1 h 25 min~372 m stairs

4.5 kmdistance1 h 25 minwith stops8stops+96 mgain~372 mstairs
0.5 sights6.7 efficiency1.6 hills7.2 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h+96 m climb along route
  1. Escalier Tivoli
  2. Escalier du Riviéra
  3. Escalier de l'Usine Électrique
  4. Escalier de la Peirera
  5. Escalier du Castelleretto
  6. Escalier de la Villa là-haut
  7. Escalier Bella-Vista
  8. Escalier de la Coquille
25–142 m
3.2/10
#15
Viewpoint

Monte-Carlo, Monaco: Walking Route

DistrictMonte-Carlo

5 stops1.2 km50 min

1.2 kmdistance50 minwith stops5stops+5 mgain
1.8 sights5.8 efficiency0.1 hills3.5 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 15 min+ up to 20 min insides+5 m climb along route
  1. Saint-Charles Church
  2. One Monte-Carlo
  3. Monte Carlo Casino
  4. Opéra de Monte-Carlo
  5. Champions Promenade
4–68 m

Photo: ViewpointGilbert BochenekCC BY-SA 3.0

2.9/10
#16
Viewpoint

La Condamine, Monaco: Walking Route

DistrictLa Condamine

6 stops1.4 km55 min

1.4 kmdistance55 minwith stops6stops+0 mgain
1.2 sights6.3 efficiency0.0 hills4.1 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 20 min+0 m climb along route
  1. Place d'Armes
  2. Condamine Market
  3. Rue Princesse Caroline pedestrian street
  4. Monaco Grand Prix
  5. La Condamine
  6. Yacht Club Monaco
3–20 m

Photo: ViewpointM.StrīķisCC BY-SA 3.0

2.8/10

Hills: higher = steeper along the walk. Stairs (when shown): metres of mapped stairways near the route — approximate, not a step countvisit times are estimates.

Monaco walking stats

From the 16 rated routes137 stops total38 unique places.

Most climbMonaco in One Day: Walking Itinerary+280 m along route
Most stops / kmMonaco City, Monaco: Walking Route8.3 stops per km
Least climbLa Condamine, Monaco: Walking Route+0 m along route
Most stairsSelf-Guided Walking Tour of Monaco~888 m mapped stairways (approx., not step count)
Longest / shortest8.0 km1.0 kmSelf-Guided Walking Tour of Monaco / Monaco City, Monaco: Walking Route
Places on routes38unique stop ids
How we score. Same formula for every route: Sights 50% (how notable the stops are)Efficiency 25% (less backtracking between stops)Hills 10% (how steep the walk is)Length fit 15% (distance vs the kind of walk). Stairs stay a fact in metres, not a quality bar. Avg score in the hero is the mean across all ranked walks.

Monaco FAQ

Short answers from this city’s data.

Best first-visit walk?
One Hour in Monaco: A Short Walk (2.2 km, 1 h 5 min with stops) ranks #1 here.
Best months to walk Monaco?
Apr–Jun, Sep, Oct are usually the nicest months for walking.
Shortest walk?
Monaco City, Monaco: Walking Route1.0 km, walking 15 min.
One hour in Monaco?
One Hour in Monaco: A Short Walk: walking 30 min, with stops 1 h 5 min, 5 stops.
One-day plan?
Monaco in One Day: Walking Itinerary: 18 stops, ~3 h 20 min on-route; suggested insides on marked stops; full day ≈ 5 h 5 min. Visit times are estimates.
Stairs and hills?
Hills is 10% of the score (higher = steeper along the walk). Stairs are not scored — when shown, they are metres of mapped stairways near the route (approximate; not a step count). Example: stairways ≈ 372 m, climb ≈ +96 m.
Can I change stops?
Yes — open in Maps, edit, then paste into Lineo for a cleaner order.
Why are some Google Maps links split?
Google Maps caps how many stops fit in one directions link (we use 11). Longer walks are split into numbered buttons (1/2, 2/2, …). Open them in order — each part starts where the previous one ended.