Col de la Candelle (400m) walks

A magnificent sea and mountain hike in the Calanques National Park.

A magnificent hike through the calanques, with a route that runs along the edge of the Falaises de Devenson. Splendid panoramic views of the Calanques, Cap Canaille, the Îles de Riou, Mont Carpiagne, Sainte-Baume, Pic de Bertagne and, weather permitting, the Alps, when you reach the highest point of the Crête de l'Estret. 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.

This route, combining hiking and climbing, will take you from Luminy to the Calanque du Devenson, reputed to be the most difficult of the Calanques to access, via the Balcon du Socle de La Candelle, the Pas de l'Oeil de Verre and the Corniches Paretti. The ascent will be via the Corniche Aérienne and the Couloir des Huluberlus. The more traditional return route will take you along the Crête du Devenson, the Vallon de La Candelle and the Sentier des Treize Contours before returning to Luminy. 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 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.

Cross the calanques in two days, arriving/departing from Luminy in between. Pass under the Falaise des Toits and above the Falaises du Devenson and, among others, through the Calanques de Marseilleveyre, Sormiou, 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.

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.

From the Col de la Gardiole, a circular route of about 15 kilometres takes you to the preserved site of the Cirque des Péletins and the much better known site of the Col de la Candelle. 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.

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.