La Penne-sur-Huveaune Forest

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A beautiful, easy walk along a gravel forest path surrounded by holm oaks and pines. Some sections are in the sun. The route is ideal for a peaceful stroll... or a jog.

For enthusiasts, there are numerous geocaching caches along the route.

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.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 2.81 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 95 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 89 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 179 m
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    Lowest point: 105 m
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Aqueduct // Start of the hike
A magnificent walk

Description of the walk

Go to La Penne-sur-Huveaune via Boulevard Voltaire. At La Penelle, turn right onto Boulevard Jean-Jacques Rousseau. On this road, take the second street on the right, then Chemin Raymond Retor, towards "Aqueduc/Forêt Penne-sur-Huveaune". Park after the aqueduct, where there is easy, shaded parking.

(S/E) Pass under the aqueduct and walk along the north side of the structure. At the fork at the edge of the woods, turn left and stay in the woods. Follow the wide dirt track to the cemetery wall.

(1) At the crossroads, take a small path opposite, which becomes more enclosed and shady. At the next fork, turn left and head south-east. The path then leaves the forest and reaches an open area, which is the highest point of the hike.

(2) Take a forest path to the right and then turn left with it. At the next junction, continue straight ahead (east then south-east). Stay on the main path and pass under a power line. You will arrive at a flat, wooded area.

(3) Then turn left. Walk north-west and ignore the paths branching off to the sides. Follow the forest track to the aqueduct and then the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 105 m - Car park near the aqueduct
  2. 1 : km 0.76 - alt. 111 m - Crossroads - Cemetery wall
  3. 2 : km 1.55 - alt. 173 m - Highest point of the circuit
  4. 3 : km 2.35 - alt. 142 m - Pine forest area
  5. S/E : km 2.81 - alt. 105 m - Car park near the aqueduct

Notes

An easy trail, partly shaded and partly sunny, used by many joggers, accessible with good shoes (although it is better to be well equipped).

For geocaching enthusiasts, there is a circuit with numerous easy caches for beginners or children.

No water source.

Worth a visit

Le Pennelus A historical discovery that bears witness to the Roman past of the village of La Penne-sur-Huveaune, located on an ancient Roman road (now the RN8).
La Pennelle (or Pennelus) is thought to be a mausoleum, or more precisely a "rural pile". Two marble sarcophagi were found there. It is a massive 8-metre-high construction in the shape of a truncated pyramid with a rectangular base. Its origins date back to the end of the first century BC.
This monument was listed on 12 July 1886 in the inventory of Historic Monuments of France.

To get there:
Le Pennelus is not located near the starting point of the hike but at La Pennelle, near Boulevard Voltaire.
By car: take Chemin Laure Graveleau to the end (dead end) at 40 Boulevard Voltaire.
On foot: take the stairs at 2 Boulevard Jean-Jacques Rousseau (recommended route)

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 20 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.4 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
Jpnofx
Jpnofx

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 06, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A short, very easy walk that we do regularly to walk the dog. No difficulty. Very nice for families.

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juliemolto
juliemolto

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 20, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Great place for a walk in the woods! Excellent for dogs! Easy and pleasant walk!

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Emmari
Emmari

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Short circuit through the pine trees. Great for children aged 5 and up

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sormiou
sormiou

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 30, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk, though a bit short for a group of friends in their seventies! We set off from the church and walked to Pennelus and back. Then we took the little street called Valentin to get to the aqueduct.

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Michel13400
Michel13400

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 10, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Well-liked
The route is clear and easy to follow. Lots of suggestions for walks in the surrounding area. The option to go to the starting point is great.
Disliked
Impossible to avoid the screen saver, no false route alerts, no free trial period, monthly price a little expensive

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tucsoufle
tucsoufle

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 01, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Hello

A pleasant short hike in the shade
Gentle incline, so very pleasant for getting back into shape after months of inactivity

The downside: the car park fills up very quickly

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domartine
domartine

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 15, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

walk taken on Saturday 13 March with our grandchildren aged 6 and 3. They walked (and ran) throughout the walk. Great for families, a very pleasant walk with no difficulty.

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Ellef
Ellef

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 05, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely walk in the countryside. Ideal for unwinding, going for a stroll with the family or walking the dog.

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Baroudeur3413
Baroudeur3413

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 15, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant walk to get you started.

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tortape
tortape

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 13, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very nice little 1-hour walk (less than 3 km) not far from Marseille. Thank you

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Kidrauhler
Kidrauhler

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 06, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We went on this walk one Sunday morning with our dog. A very pleasant route with beautiful views at point number 2! It took us an hour at a leisurely pace. It's a very easy hike and we had no trouble finding our way. 10/10! !!!!

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fbessou
fbessou

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Alain M13
Alain M13

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 02, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Easy route, suitable for pushchairs (all-terrain...) or mountain bikes. Option for two people to take an alternative route (a little steep and not suitable for pushchairs!) to climb up to La Candolle.
In the right season, you can find asparagus!

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fbessou
fbessou

Perfect
You could also have extended Pennelus as mentioned. It should have been near your parking spot.
Kind regards

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cho13
cho13

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 20, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

This is a pleasant short walk with beautiful views of the Garlaban.
It is very short, so to make it longer we parked just after the church and walked an extra kilometre there and back along the narrow streets lined with villas.

Thank you for this walk

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