Grotte St Michel d'Eau Douce walks

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.

This lovely walk has the advantage, apart from taking place in the magnificent setting of the calanques, of not requiring a car; the whole journey can be made by public transport, so there are no traffic jams on the return journey from Callelongue. We’ll set off from the pretty little harbour of Callelongue, walking along the coast before climbing up to the Plateau de l’Homme Mort via the Malvallon Médian and the Trois Arches. This is followed by the descent to the Vallon de la Jarre and the return journey by bus. 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 March 2023, a hiker (see Alti’s post) informed me that the historic path had been slightly altered beyond the Trois Arches; I will update the route accordingly as soon as possible.

From Callelongue to Luminy. Coastal hike passing through the most beautiful western calanques of Marseille, Marseilleveyre, Sormiou and La Triperie. 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.

Starting from Port de la Madrague, hike along the edge of the Massif de Marseilleveyre to the Calanque de Callelongue and return via Les Goudes. The balcony trail guarantees superb sea views all along the route.Accessible by public transport.

An easy walk offering views of the coastline to the north and south of Marseille, before following the coast from the Calanque de Marseilleveyre to the Calanque de Callelongue. To the north, you’ll be able to see the city of Marseille, the Stade Vélodrome, the Estaque hills, Mont Rose and the beaches; to the south, Cap Canaille, the Riou archipelago, and so on… 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 walk takes in the calanques of Sormiou, La Triperie, Morgiou and Sugiton. As the start and finish points are different, for the return journey take bus routes B1, 24 or 521 from the ‘Lumigny PN des Calanques’ stop, which is also the departure point for these services.

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.

Starting from the Notre-Dame de la Garde Basilica, this route invites you to head down towards the Corniche, a magnificent winding balcony overlooking the Mediterranean. Here you’ll discover the charm of little hidden corners, such as the Malmousque Peninsula, the Endoume neighbourhood and the famous Vallon des Auffes.

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