Circular route around Mont Redon in Marseille Luminy

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An easy walk around Mont Redon at the entrance to the Calanques Natural Park. The route is very easily accessible (by car or bus) on the outskirts of Marseille, following a well-shaded and little-used DFCI track. The slope is very steady, starting off gently and then becoming steeper towards the summit of Mont Redon. The entire route can be easily completed by mountain bike.

You are in the Calanques National Park, which is subject to specific regulations. Failure to comply with these regulations may result in a fine of up to €1,500.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.94 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 50 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 134 m
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    Descent: - 134 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 214 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 78 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Marseille (13000)
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    Start/End: N 43.245883° / E 5.430069°
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    IGN map(s): Ref. 3145ET
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Mont Redon
Entrance
Near the start

Description of the walk

Start at 30 Boulevard Léon Lachamp. Bus stop no. 24 nearby. Easy parking available opposite the bus stop, 50 metres up towards the Luminy roundabout.

(S/E) Follow the DFCI trail, which passes by the Bastide du Redon at the start and winds its way up to the first intersection.

(1) Continue straight ahead and keep to the right for about 100 metres.

(2) Continue on the right, practically on the contour line. Pass a cistern, which can be seen on the left, and arrive at a fork.

(3) Take the hairpin turn to the right onto the track, which climbs more steeply for about 650 metres until you reach a large crossroads.

(4) Turn left to climb Mont Redon.

(5) Complete the circular loop.

(4) Turn left onto the DFCI track.

(1) Turn left again onto the track you took on the way out and return to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 80 m - 30 Avenue Léon Lachamp: entrance to the Calanques National Park
  2. 1 : km 1.02 - alt. 137 m - Crossroads of the circular loop
  3. 2 : km 1.78 - alt. 136 m - Junction, on the right
  4. 3 : km 2.3 - alt. 138 m - Intersection, track on the right
  5. 4 : km 2.94 - alt. 201 m - Four-track junction, left
  6. 5 : km 3.26 - alt. 214 m - Mont Redon
  7. S/E : km 4.94 - alt. 80 m - 30 Avenue Léon Lachamp: entrance to the Calanques National Park

Notes

No water source.
The route follows exclusively DFCI tracks, making it very easy to navigate.

No special equipment is required, but as everywhere in the calanques, good soles will make for a more enjoyable walk.

The entire route can be easily completed by mountain bike.

Worth a visit

At the start (a slightly noisy area), there is a view of the "Muraille de Chine" and La Rouvière. Then, the view opens up towards La Gineste.
You are now in the Domaine de Luminy: there are numerous caches for geocaching enthusiasts

(4) For those who do not wish to climb Mont Redon, turn right to return to the (1).

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 7 reviews
Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
karine5304
karine5304

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

It's not easy to park near the start, otherwise the
Circular is easy (I did it with my dog). Watch out for bikes.

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Lirie074
Lirie074

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 06, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

An afternoon hike with my 8-year-old son. A pleasant route and fairly easy going. A few small climbs, but nothing insurmountable.
I recommend it for Sunday family outings!
For your information, and for the more motivated among you: I came across a runner and two mountain bikers!

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marycristo
marycristo

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 21, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A short, easy and very pleasant outing

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Fafaderga
Fafaderga

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A short, easy hike that's perfect for families. The more adventurous can also try jogging this route.

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Lam
Lam

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 30, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely, easy stroll through the pine trees. Perhaps a good starting point for Luminy and beyond to the calanques.

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Claudine Wattrelot
Claudine Wattrelot

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 15, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely short walk, the start of which is a little difficult to find but offers views over Luminy. Perfect for families.

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gisebel
gisebel

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 19, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

beautiful, easy and pleasant walk

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