From the Calanque de Port d'Alon to the Pointe Fauconnière

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A beautiful hike along the coastal path with several coves for swimming.

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 8.35 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 15 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 316 m
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    Descent: - 324 m
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    Highest point: 96 m
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    Lowest point: 1 m
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Calanque du Port D'Alon

Description of the walk

Departure from the Calanque du Port D'Alon. Park in the upper or lower car park; the upper car park will add a few metres to your walk.

(S/E) From the car park, head towards the calanque. Take the yellow-marked trail on the right, which will take you past several headlands: Pointe des Termes, Pointe d'Aloin and Pointe du Défens. You will come to a small cove with beautiful shades of blue, ideal for a picnic or a quick swim.

(1) Continue along the path. Pass Pointe des Trois Fours and, after a short climb, you will finally reach Pointe Fauconnière, the end of the hike.

(2) It is currently prohibited to reach La Madrague in Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer by continuing along the path, which is blocked.
Turn back and follow the same route you took on the way there to return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 9 m - Calanque du Port d'Alon
  2. 1 : km 2.12 - alt. 6 m - Calanque du Defens
  3. 2 : km 4.18 - alt. 96 m - Pointe Fauconnière (99m)
  4. S/E : km 8.35 - alt. 9 m - Calanque Port d'Alon

Notes

Wear hiking boots as the trail is quite rocky
As the route is entirely along the coast, bring a windbreaker, cap, etc. depending on the weather.
Parking fees vary depending on the season (around £8)

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 22 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
MARTALA
MARTALA

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Part of the route (the falconry point) is closed due to rockfalls, but we got through without any problems! A handwritten note on the sign indicates that the route has been checked! By whom?
Is it reliable?
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dougere
dougere

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

I am surprised that no one has mentioned the problem with the duration indicated for this walk. Given the very uneven terrain, with rocks, roots, climbs and descents, it takes an hour to reach point 1, unless you're a very fit hiker. The strong gusts of wind discouraged us from continuing beyond the Pointe des 3 Fours. It took us 2½ hours for this incomplete round trip, with hardly any breaks. Otherwise, it was a beautiful walk with parking for €10.

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Geraldine6913
Geraldine6913

Thank you very much

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DanielANDRE
DanielANDRE

Yes, that's feasible, no problem, I think

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Geraldine6913
Geraldine6913
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Hello, I suffer from vertigo and wanted to know if the walk is along the edge of a cliff. Yesterday I was in Niolon and didn't feel comfortable on the customs officers' path. I also have a dog. Is it suitable for him? Thank you in advance

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DanielANDRE
DanielANDRE

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 19, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very beautiful hike
We set off from La Madrague, where there is a new route that takes you to Pointe Fauconnière
Once we reached the port of Alon, we continued towards the Baie de la Moute, then headed north to reach the campsite and returned to La Madrague through the vineyards (route marked in yellow)

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Catherine D1.
Catherine D1.

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 05, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A summery feel for a lovely walk by the sea with a swim in the little cove of La Fauconnière

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JALOSA
JALOSA

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 18, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Nothing to add

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Fibie83
Fibie83

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 05, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

There are many people during this school holiday period, but this trail is still as beautiful as ever!

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GH69
GH69

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 21, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike with magnificent views.
There are some lovely spots to swim during the hike.
The circuit from Saint Cyr sur Mer is possible but it is diverted into the mountains.

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PERRIN ISABELLE
PERRIN ISABELLE

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 18, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

very beautiful hike

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rando7
rando7

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 07, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

a very beautiful hike under sunny skies, with magnificent scenery.
an easy hike, ideal for families or friends.

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nicolas Boisnard
nicolas Boisnard

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 24, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hello
Your app included a feature for finding hikes accessible by TER (for bikes, among other things), which would be appreciated.
Thank you

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francja13
francja13

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 07, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Beautiful views and easy access to swimming thanks to a few coves. Best done in good weather to enjoy the colours.
The route becomes wilder after the second kilometre, with houses spoiling the landscape.
Some very stony sections, so hiking boots are essential

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Lcha64
Lcha64

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 06, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Superb hike along the coastal path.
No particular difficulty, but you need to be equipped with good walking shoes

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