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Col de Cros (873m) walks
Tour of the Dents de Roque Forcade via the Plan des Vaches
Visorando Member
3.55 mi
+722 ft
-719 ft
2h 15
Moderate
Departure from Gémenos (Bouches-du-Rhône)
La Sainte-Baume as you've never seen it before: a ledge at the foot of imposing rocky peaks, a short climb to reach an isolated plateau offering panoramic views of the Alps as far as Cap Sicié. The entire walk is on small, wild trails, just the way I like them.
A challenging walk with an 8-metre rock climb, rated 2 at most (easy scrambling).
The Cauvin Tower Plan des vaches and the Dents de Roque Forcade
5.94 mi
+974 ft
-945 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Plan-d'Aups-Sainte-Baume (Var)
A beautiful walk to the Dents de Roque Forcade in the Massif de la Sainte-Baume, passing by the Tour de Cauvin, starting from Plan-d'Aups-Sainte-Baume.
L'Espigoulier-Dents de la Roque-Forcade-Pic de Bertagne-Pas de Cugens
10.42 mi
+3,684 ft
-3,655 ft
8h 00
Difficult
Departure from Gémenos (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A very beautiful and challenging hike starting from Saint-Pons Park in Gémenos, where you will begin by climbing the Col de l'Espigoulier, then the Dents de Roque Forcade and the Pic de Bertagne. You will begin your return to Saint-Pons Park via the Col du Fauge and the Pas de Cugens.
Some sections are tricky, but the views are magnificent throughout.
Walks near Col de Cros (873m)
From Peypin to La Destrousse via the Col du Marseillais
6.20 mi
+1,365 ft
-1,680 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Peypin (Bouches-du-Rhône)
This lovely walk, winding from valley to valley, takes you from Peypin to the Col du Marseillais. Stunning views of Sainte-Victoire, as well as of Roquevaire and the Huveaune valley from the pass. Then the descent back down to the village of La Destrousse.
- The walk is accessible at the start and finish via the free bus network of the Pays d’Aubagne et de l’Etoile (line 17).
From Carnoux to Cassis via La Croix
5.34 mi
+361 ft
-1,056 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Carnoux-en-Provence (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A very lovely walk linking Carnoux to Cassis through the hills. Panoramic views of Cassis and Sainte Baume. Botanical trail. The walk is fully accessible by bus.
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.
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.