The Sugiton, Morgiou, Triperie, and Sormiou coves

Date of your route : Mar 23, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hello, you need to be very careful on this hike; it’s very easy to get lost in the rocky inlets and some areas are difficult to access. Above all, don’t hesitate to turn back if necessary. Otherwise, the scenery is stunning. We did it in February; there weren’t many people around, but that’s to be expected at that time of year.

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Date of your route : Feb 07, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

A very interesting route, but best done in the opposite direction! That way, the slippery sections will be uphill rather than downhill (which is impossible with a group). We came across quite a few hikers and walkers along the route, mostly locals (residents of the Calanques and surrounding areas) who were all doing it in the opposite direction, which explained everything!
So the message got through, at least for me.
The hike remains a marvel.

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Date of your route : Oct 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Stunning scenery. The Sugiton cove is particularly beautiful and exotic.
The hike lives up to expectations in this regard. We were lucky enough to enjoy a beautiful autumn day, with sunshine and no wind.
The hike is quite physically demanding in the second half with a steep climb. The difficulties described are real, but they are manageable in dry weather. In wet weather, I do think that some sections could become dangerous.

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Date of your route : May 31, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A treat

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Date of your route : Apr 24, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

It was a beautiful day, with the mistral blowing quite a lot on the ridges in the afternoon.

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Date of your route : Apr 05, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

It's a magnificent, sporty hike that deserves its "difficult" status: significant changes in altitude, a lot of scrambling in the rocks (which are sometimes very smooth...!), a rather impressive de-escalation section, but you can do it if you take your time. In short, you need to be well shod and choose a period of dry weather to do it, to avoid slips and falls.
After the port of Morgiou (6), you need to pay close attention to the signs, which are not always very visible.
We didn't make it to point (8), which allowed us to save our strength for the very steep climb to the Col du Renard after lunch.
At point (9), you tend to want to continue straight ahead following the red markings, which have been there for some time, but you have to be careful to spot the intersection on the right, which is not well signposted (with the GPS track, no problem). At the end, between points (9) and (2), the climb is steep and quite exhausting after all the route you've covered.
In any case, the scenery and views are magnificent, I recommend it!

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

A walk with magnificent views

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Date of your route : Oct 19, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pretty loop
Exceptional views of the calanques
However, you'll have to climb a lot and put up with the sun beating down hard!
I wouldn't recommend it after rain, as the ground can be very slippery even when dry!
Not recommended for people who suffer from vertigo.

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Date of your route : Apr 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A good description, apart from a complicated passage with a ladder that was not indicated.

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Date of your route : Apr 28, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

The Calanque de Sormiou was completed over 2 days. I've made 2 videos describing the atmosphere of this beautiful route.
Calanques of Sormiou, Triperie and Morgiou
Calanques of Sugiton and Morgiou

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Date of your route : Aug 19, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

With Visorando's GPS tracking, we were able to take stock every time we were in doubt about which path to take when we came to a crossroads. Otherwise, it's a great circuit for training before heading back to Réunion Island. We did it in the middle of the heat to get the same conditions, with 2 litres of water and short breaks. Without running, it took us 3.5 hours and we got a real eyeful of the different viewpoints. Good trail shoes that grip well are a must.

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Date of your route : May 09, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very good tour with magnificent views of the calanques of Sugiton, Morgiou and Anse de la Triperie. Personally, I didn't make the return trip to Sorimou (personal choice).
The descent is quite impressive and you need to take your time if you're not used to it. There are some steep climbs over the passes, but the rewards are always there. The trails are fairly well signposted, which means you can easily identify the paths you need to take (look carefully at the markings on the ground and on the stones).
It's a tough, sporty walk, but you can do it if you take your time and bring enough water and supplies.
Thank you for this great sporting route!

PS: accessible by public transport from the "Campus Luminy" stop.

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Date of your route : Mar 14, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

very nice hike with magnificent viewpoints.difficult hike as indicated, you need to be a good walker and know how to climb.top at this time of year because nobody....the gps with viso rando is great for not getting lost....

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Date of your route : Mar 20, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

I did this route solo on Monday.
I didn't find it too difficult; it's a hike that's "accessible without too many worries for people used to hikes with a bit of a difference in altitude".
It's worth remembering that this type of route is not a walk in the park, especially on the "semi-climbing" descent after the ladder, as the rocks are quite slippery, so don't come without training or in converse like some people I've met.

I made a small change to the proposed route, which I found quite interesting and didn't add too much time. After point 4, instead of taking the first descent to the right towards Sugiton as shown on the map, continue for about twenty metres and then take the GR 98 path (in my memory the signpost says "piste sugiton"), and at the next junction, take the Col de la falaise des toits, which is well worth the diversions.

Otherwise, there's nothing to complain about, good precision, fairly accurate signposting and a magnificent landscape.

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Date of your route : May 05, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A superb hike that takes in several magnificent creeks! Impossible to resist a swim at Sugiton, even if the water is still quite cool at this time of year. The mixed weather and the choice of a weekday meant that we were able to do this tour without running into too many people. The description of the walk is fairly good, but it does require you to take care when walking so as not to cover too many kilometres (at the exit from Sormiou - point 5, follow the black lines and after point 9, at the fork to the right, which is easy to miss... leave the track marked by the red lines, and follow the yellow lines - a small path that climbs steeply).
Enjoy the hike!

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