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Chapelle Notre-Dame de la Garde walks
La Ciotat and Cap Canaille
Visorando Member
7.04 mi
+1,699 ft
-1,716 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from La Ciotat (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A walk exploring the sights of Cap Canaille.
The Coastal Path between La Garde and the Bec de l'Aigle Semaphore
Association / Club / Walk leader
4.53 mi
+1,460 ft
-1,447 ft
3h 20
Difficult
Departure from La Ciotat (Bouches-du-Rhône)
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.
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Walks near Chapelle Notre-Dame de la Garde
From Cassis to La Ciotat via the ridge trail
6.48 mi
+1,703 ft
-1,706 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Cassis (Bouches-du-Rhône)
The walk connects two charming towns via the ridge path on top of the Falaises Soubeyranes. Magnificent views along much of the route.
GPS strongly recommended.
Crossing the Calanques National Park from Cassis to Marseille
18.12 mi
+5,659 ft
-5,633 ft
8 hrs
Extremely difficult
Departure from Cassis (Bouches-du-Rhône)
Experienced hikers, this route is for you! With many beautiful and challenging sections, some of which are dizzying, you will cross the Calanques National Park from east to west, from Cassis to Marseille. Enjoy superb views: Cap Canaille, then the many calanques, including the green/blue Sugiton calanque. The small ports of Callelongue and Les Goudes welcome you before the difficult climb up the Col de Béouveyre after many kilometres.
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.
In the heart of the Cirque des Pételins via the Vallon de la Fenêtre
8.48 mi
+2,582 ft
-2,881 ft
6h 10
Very difficult
Departure from Marseille (Bouches-du-Rhône)
The Cirque des Pételins is a sight of unparalleled beauty. It is a very little-used trail in the Calanques National Park of Marseille. A superb but demanding hike requiring sure-footedness, good physical fitness and the ability to use a GPS effectively in certain places where the path is harder to find. This hike is not circular; it requires a shuttle service between the Logisson car park and the Col de la Gineste car park.
Please note: you are hiking in a national park; please respect the rules and avoid straying from the paths. Before setting off, please familiarise yourself with the regulations of the Calanques National Park: Calanques National Park Regulations
Calanques from Marseille to Cassis - Stage 2
12.85 mi
+3,140 ft
-3,514 ft
8h 40
Difficult
Departure from Marseille (Bouches-du-Rhône)
From Luminy to Cassis via the Devenson Cliffs.
Panoramic hike passing through the most beautiful eastern calanques of Marseille: Sugiton, En-Vau and Port-Pin.
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.
From La Treille to La Font de Mai
3.64 mi
+856 ft
-587 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Marseille (Bouches-du-Rhône)
The free Pays d'Aubagne et de l'Étoile bus network offers some unique routes. For example, line 10 (Aubagne Station – La Treille) will drop you off at La Treille, just a stone’s throw from Marcel Pagnol’s grave. You can then head into the hills where he filmed his movies. You will then pass through the magnificent Font de Mai estate. Afterwards, you can return to Aubagne on bus route 14 (Éoures – Aubagne Station). Please note that these buses do not run on Sundays.
Not the ‘Demi-Lune’ route starting from Montredon
3.70 mi
+1,572 ft
-1,670 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Marseille (Bouches-du-Rhône)
An easy walk through the Calanques of Marseille, offering views of both the city and the Calanques National Park. You can return by bus, enjoying lovely views of Les Goudes.
For those who do not wish to follow the suggested route, alternative routes are provided in the description.
The Great Calanques Crossing
15.06 mi
+4,111 ft
-4,104 ft
12 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Marseille (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A very beautiful route, but demanding due to its distance and elevation gain. The scenery is extraordinary throughout the route.
We set off at 7.30 am from Callelongue and took 11.5 hours, including a 1-hour break during the day. Using the Visorando GPS app, I recorded 2,768 metres of elevation gain and 2,718 metres of elevation loss, which is significantly higher than stated in the description. You will need to leave a vehicle at the car park at Calanque de Port Miou upon arrival.
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.