Ceyreste walks

This hike is suitable for groups or families and is of moderate difficulty, but requires a minimum level of fitness given the cumulative elevation gain. It is mostly on wide, easy paths with a few trails to add variety to the route, offering beautiful views of La Ciotat, Pic de Bertagne and Dents de Roque Fourcade.After about two hours of walking, you arrive at the Cabanon des Gendarmes, a very friendly place where you can have a barbecue. Tables and benches are provided, with beautiful views of La Ciotat.Note: it is possible to make a circular pattern; see the chapter on practical information for details.

This is a nice hike to do. Most of it climbs a moderate slope. Once you reach La Vigie, you will find Refuge de Roquefort, La Bédoule and it takes just under two hours to get there at a leisurely pace. At the top, you can stop and enjoy the barbecue and outdoor table. There are beautiful views from the lookout point behind the refuge. There are also some lovely wooded paths with no particular difficulty other than the elevation. The path is very easy to walk on from start to finish.

An unusual departure from the Athélia area in La Ciotat towards the Pas d'Ouillier via the Vallon de Roumagoua to the Cabanon des Gardes with a descent to the Vallon de Gendarme via the Gouffre Durand. Beautiful views of La Ciotat and the Gulf of Sanary as far as Les Embiez dot the path.

This circular hike starts from Chemin des Plaines Baronnes in La Ciotat, alternating between tracks and paths, and takes you to the summit of Le Télégraphe. The route offers some beautiful views of the Golfe d'Amour and the various surrounding mountains: Calanques, Sainte Baume, etc. Along the route, you can see the remains of ancient dwellings: jas, drystone shelters, Cade ovens, charcoal kilns... some of which have been restored by associations of enthusiasts.

This is a fairly long walk that offers a striking contrast between the dark, steep-sided valleys and the sunny ridges, where the view stretches from the coast to the limestone mountains of the hinterland.

This walk will surprise you with its views of all the main Provençal mountain ranges.Perched on a rocky outcrop at the foot of a cliff, you will discover the ruins of an old village abandoned in the 17th century, as well as a pretty stone chapel. A walk in the clouds.

A peaceful walk amidst the scent of pine trees and heath. After the climb to the Tête de Nige, which offers a magnificent viewpoint over Cuges-les-Pins, the Pic de Bertagne and the Sainte-Baume, the return journey will provide stunning views of the Pointe Grenier, the Baie des Lecques and the vineyards of the Bandol appellation. That said, you’ll need to pace yourself carefully to tackle the two steep climbs that punctuate this route as effectively as possible.

An easy walk that won’t put too much strain on your ankles. Much of the route follows a DFCI track, and a lovely section takes you through the woodland on a narrow but very passable path, without the risk of getting scratched. Those who love the woods will be in their element. You can see the Bédoule watchtower, the Cabanon du Marquis and the Cabanon des Gardes (with opportunities for barbecues over a wood fire in the huts).

An easy hike with views of the Sainte Baume mountain range. Please note that the path is very steep and unstable.

This hike starting from Grand Caunet will take you to a beautiful panorama facing the Pic de Bertagne and Sainte-Baume, from where you can look down on Cuges-les-Bains. From there, you will pass under the Barres de Font Blanche and climb back up into the Font Blanche forest via the Vallon de Carafa. On the way back, shortly before arriving, you will discover the Gouffre du Grand Caunet, a karst feature unique to the region.

A long but straight-forward hike overlooking "Baie de la Ciotat" and a beautiful view over Sainte-Baume mountain range and Sainte-Victoire Mountain.

This is a very short hike leading to a refuge with a fireplace, along a ‘DFCI’ track. It is suitable for everyone, including children on bikes. It takes you to the Refuge des Gardes, which offers a stunning view of La Ciotat. The spot is very peaceful and welcoming. The short distance means you can pack plenty of food to enjoy a feast in the heart of nature.

This is a moderately difficult hike that will take you to beautiful viewpoints over La Ciotat Bay, Cap Sicié in the distance and, in good weather, Mont Faron and Mont Caume.

This is a variation on one of my old circular hikes , "Circular Walk of Ceyreste via Pas d'Ouillier and Cabanon des Gardes", which is a little longer and 40% new, with magnificent views of Cassis, La Ciotat and the Bédoule countryside.

A fairly classic hike that allows us to admire the high cliffs of Cassis, the caves and the Dent du Chat with its amazing stone arch.

An easy walk to the beautiful cliffs of Petite-Sainte-Baume around the Grand Rouvière wine estate.

This hike offers a change of scenery, starting from Les Bastides (a district of Roquefort-La Bédoule) to admire the Chapelle Saint-André chapel and its viewpoint, and above all the old Roquefort, which still has some interesting ruins to visit.

A hike in two distinct parts, each requiring a different level of effort. The first involves crossing the Falaises Soubeyranes, France’s highest sea cliffs. There are numerous exceptional viewpoints, though they are unsecured and therefore require caution. The second section passes through the Grande Tête, the Dent du Loup and the Bau Rous, in a wilder environment with far fewer visitors. A long stretch without signposting, along little-used paths, will require careful attention to avoid missing the various, sometimes tricky, changes of direction. However, you’ll be rewarded with stunning views of La Ciotat Bay and its iconic rock, the famous Bec de l’Aigle. GPS strongly recommended!

This very easy hike follows an old tree-lined railway line that crosses La Ciotat, passes in front of the station and descends towards Port Saint-Jean and the Mediterranean. The return journey follows the coastline. The hike is accessible by bus and train.

This long hike will take you around the Tour du Massif Soubeyran, bordered by the Mediterranean Sea and the D559 road linking Cassis to La Ciotat. For a good half of the route, you will follow the ridge line between Pas de Bellefille and La Ciotat. This balcony section offers breathtaking views of the Toulon-Marseille arc throughout the route. You will complete the route in a circular fashion with a tour of the valleys overlooking La Ciotat. GPS is highly recommended!

A pleasant little walk to explore Mont Gibaou with lovely views of Roquefort-la-Bédoule and the surrounding area, followed by a stroll through the Bois de la Marcouline and a return via pleasant tracks.

This is an easy walk, mostly along DFCI tracks, offering beautiful scenery and stunning views. The route is clear, with a few short single tracks on the terrain. Part of the walk is almost flat. The path is a little slippery and even slightly technical.

This is a walk that follows the ridges, overlooking the whole of La Ciotat Bay with stunning panoramic views. The walk allows you to walk for a long time whilst enjoying the view of La Ciotat Bay. Discover a cave on the ridge, at the highest point, with a double open cavity – it’s really lovely and not to be missed.

A walk that is particularly worthwhile for its stunning section in the Vallon des Chênes, featuring a path running beneath a cliff face where the cool air provides a very refreshing respite from the heat.

A fairly classic hike that starts at Font Blanche and goes to the Chapelle Saint-André de Juhlans and then the Montounier, a hill that rises to 600 m. The route is particularly worthwhile for its beautiful views of Cuges-les-Pins and Sainte Baume, then the Bay of La Ciotat as you descend towards the Grand Caunet. The chapel has been very well restored, perhaps even a little too well. Don't miss the view behind it. There are some tough climbs along this route, which is not as easy as it looks.

Hike through beautiful, semi-shaded woodland, which is very pleasant in summer. Some of the climbs are a little steep but short, requiring a few breaks, especially at the start of the route. Two sections, in the form of treasure hunts, are on very varied terrain, but overall very passable with beautiful views.

This is a pleasant hike with very pretty single-track trails. The rest of the route is mostly on DFCI tracks to reach the village of Cuges-Les-Pins, visit its parish church and shops, and return in a circular fashion to the car park.

A walk exploring the sights of Cap Canaille.

This challenging and technical route, which is exposed in places (please read the description carefully), starts from La Garde in La Ciotat and takes you close to part of the Soubeyranes Cliffs between Notre-Dame de la Garde and the Bec de l'Aigle semaphore. You will discover the unique characteristics of these cliffs, made of a mixture of sandstone, puddingstone and limestone. On the way back, you will cross ancient terraces and the ruins of forgotten farms before returning to your starting point via a small road. See the chapter: practical information about the (4)

(Please note) The Immortels, Corniche des Grand Ducs and Fight-Club sectors are currently "closed to all visitors" until 15 August 2024. See the message posted on 20 May 2024. This hike starting from La Ciotat will take you above and below the Soubeyrannes Cliffs between the Grotte des Émigrés and Sainte-Frétouse. The outward route follows the Yellow ridge trail, offering breathtaking views of the Calanques and the Golfe d'Amour. The return route is more technical, alternating between walking and easy climbing, and follows the Black trail below the ridges on the sea side, then a system of ledges halfway up the cliff that will take you back to your starting point.

This hike will take you to the ridges of Cap Canaille, at the top of the Soubeyranes Cliffs. Admire the magnificent landscape stretching from the Riou Archipelago in the west to the Embiez Archipelago in the east, and beautiful viewpoints over the Calanques and La Ciotat. GPS is strongly recommended.

Explore the highlights of the massif behind the Soubeyranes Cliffs between La Ciotat and Cassis. Beautiful views of specific points in the massif: Fardeloup Cave, Dent du Chat, Terrevaine Arch, Bau Rous, etc. Also of the bays of La Ciotat and Cassis, the cliffs, and in the distance, the inland massifs stretching as far as Sainte-Baume and the Col de l’Espigoulier.