Frioul Islands, Crine cove

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This hike allows you to discover Pomègues Island, its harbour, its fort, its many coves and other surprises.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 2.79 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 30 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 230 ft
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    Descent: - 210 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 115 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 3 ft
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: Marseille (13000)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 43.279135° / E 5.306307°
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    IGN map(s): Ref. 3145ET
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Château d'If
Port of Frioul
Fortin de Pomègues

Description of the walk

After taking the ferry from the port of Marseille, you disembark at the Port du Frioul.

(S/E) Walk along the quay. There are numerous restaurants on your right.
At the end of the quay, walk up the Berry breakwater to the end and follow the path that continues from there. Turn left to walk up to the Pomègues fort (Tour du Pomèguet on the IGN map).

(1) View of the port and the surrounding area. Retrace your steps and continue to the left.

(2) A rock with a hole in it allows you to see the sea through it.

(3) Leave the path leading to Pomègues harbour on your left and, a few metres further on, follow the Astragales path on the right as indicated on the sign. Continue to the Calanque de la Crine.

(4) Take the same path back to the embarkation quay (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 3 ft - Port of Frioul
  2. 1 : mi 0.81 - alt. 115 ft - Pomègues Fort
  3. 2 : mi 0.99 - alt. 72 ft - Hollow rock
  4. 3 : mi 1.11 - alt. 72 ft - Astragales Path
  5. 4 : mi 1.4 - alt. 10 ft - Calanque de la Crine
  6. S/E : mi 2.79 - alt. 3 ft - Port of Frioul

Worth a visit

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 15 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
Haddouche
Haddouche

Very beautiful, easy hike. Suitable for families. You can relax on the small beaches and coves.

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Malyse
Malyse

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 09, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

We travelled around both islands, a lovely trip, for the history.

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juliemolto
juliemolto

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 03, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

The Frioul Islands are magnificent. We did the two hikes suggested by Visorando and really enjoyed them, with a slight preference for Pomègues Island. There are no particular difficulties. There are lots of little coves for swimming, and the water is beautiful!
It's quite busy but not too much so to prevent you from walking, although it's a bit more difficult in some of the tiny coves.

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Haddouche
Haddouche

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 21, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful, easy hike. Suitable for families.
Small, pleasant beaches.
Food available
I recommend it

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User 24361415

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 30, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

a magnificent hike accessible to all, with beautiful scenery
stunning cove for swimming in turquoise waters
in short, everything was great!!!

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michelmarieandree
michelmarieandree

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 03, 2025
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 on Pomègues Island with stunning views of Ratonneau Island

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Haddouche
Haddouche

A beautiful hike enjoyed by the whole group. We did it during the baby birds' hatching season. Of course, you have to stay on the trail and not disturb them. There are small beaches and coves where you can swim.
Thank you. Kind regards

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Emist
Emist
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 02, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Well-marked points of interest.
A good route for enjoying the seagulls and February sunshine.
May be less pleasant in the height of summer (little or no shade)

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Haddouche
Haddouche

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 30, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful hike among the seagulls

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sevhrz
sevhrz
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 08, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Ideal conditions (no wind) for this hike in the middle of winter with fewer people than in the warmer months. We left Marseille at 10 a.m. and started with the wilder Île Pomègues, lined with magnificent little coves. We had lunch at the port, then finished the route with Île Ratonneau (return to Marseille before 5pm). The landscapes are splendid, and the flora and fauna are well preserved. In fact, some parts of the hike were not accessible for this reason, but that did not spoil the fun at all. We regretted not having planned a picnic to enjoy by the water.

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marchenord
marchenord

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 17, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful October day with few people around. Stunning views of Marseille and the sea. We hiked to the end of the battery, which was very easy for everyone.

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Magali N
Magali N

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 02, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A short hike to explore the island, no particular difficulty. I did it in March when it was very windy and freezing cold, but the birds were on the ground because of the wind, so I was able to observe them closely.

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Ma Mie
Ma Mie

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 10, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

We started with a hike (which we extended) on Ratonneau Island (the military buildings and Cap des Croix remind us of our history). The light in this region is unique and exceptional. Personally, I never tire of it.
We did more than just follow the paths, we pushed on to Cap Cavaux
These are easy hikes to do in a day.

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RPodor
RPodor

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 03, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely family walk with the reward of discovering the Crine cove at the end of the trail. A beautiful change of scenery.

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Diego13
Diego13

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 04, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Very easy hike. On Pomègues, I pushed on to the old Caveaux Battery at the end of the island; on Ratonneau, I went to Caroline Hospital and returned via the Fort. Both islands can easily be covered in a day.

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