The Calanque de l'Érevine

Here is one of the many possible loops that will take us to the wonderful Calanque de l'Érevine where you can take a dip; this pretty loop is not particularly difficult.
However, the customs officers' path, which is very busy at weekends, is steep in places and also has a few exposed sections where you need to watch your step and take care if you have children with you. It can also be tricky for people who suffer from vertigo.
This walk is best enjoyed in autumn or spring

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 6.01 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 25 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 241 m
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    Descent: - 235 m

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    Highest point: 202 m
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    Lowest point: 0 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the visitor car park at the entrance to Niolon.

(S/E) Follow the road that leads to the SNCF train station and continue right, heading south-east, until you reach the car park located after the train station.

(1) At the end of the car park, follow the well-marked trail south-east, which quickly leaves the railway line and turns right. Descend a few metres to reach the first fork.

(2) Turn left, descend a little, then climb back up, still following the customs officer's path. Pass under the railway line and follow the coast to reach the Calanque de l'Érevine. A scree slope leads there.

(3) After a break, climb up the scree, pass under the railway bridge and continue north on a well-marked path. Leave the other paths on your left, including the one through a long tunnel. The path climbs gently to a cairn on the right.

(4) Take the path that branches off to the right and climbs steeply to reach a fork. Take the small path on the left and after a few metres you will reach a sort of small pass where several paths intersect.

(5) Cross the wide track and take the path opposite that heads north-east. Follow it in this direction, then turn right to reach a junction.

(6) Do not go up, but continue northeast. You will reach a second intersection.

(7) Do not take the path that descends, but continue east on a small trail that will swing around to the other side of the hill and follow the road overhead, heading southeast. This will bring you to the road, which you should follow, still heading southeast, until you reach the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 77 m - Niolon visitor car park
  2. 1 : km 0.62 - alt. 40 m - End of the car park near the SNCF train station
  3. 2 : km 0.83 - alt. 24 m - Fork
  4. 3 : km 2.65 - alt. 0 m - Calanque de l'Erévine
  5. 4 : km 3.89 - alt. 138 m - Fork
  6. 5 : km 4.26 - alt. 198 m - Small pass
  7. 6 : km 4.6 - alt. 172 m - Fork
  8. 7 : km 5.05 - alt. 122 m - Second fork
  9. S/E : km 6.01 - alt. 77 m - Niolon visitor car park

Notes

This walk is best enjoyed away from the heat and crowds.
Be sure to bring plenty of water as there are no refreshment facilities.
Caution: take care with children on the customs officers' path, which is exposed in places but well marked.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 44 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.9 / 5
User 8657206

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 11, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

It was a wonderful hike!
Be warned, though: in my opinion, proper walking boots are a must.
We did it in April, and it was already quite busy. Except for the end of the walk, which leaves the coast.
We’ll be back in the autumn!

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BrigitteGenolier
BrigitteGenolier

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

A magnificent hike with spectacular views. Swimming in the cove was a real treat.
We didn't do the loop but went from Niolon to Everine and back because we wanted to stay on the coast.
Be careful, the rocks are often very slippery and the path is sometimes very narrow with steep drops quite close by.
In some places, you will need to use your hands and slide down. One section requires the use of a rope, which is very welcome....
I'm mentioning this because we came across people with unsuitable footwear or with very young children, which didn't seem safe to us.
This hike is best done during the week and outside of holiday periods as it is very busy.

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Tite84
Tite84

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Completed using the start/finish option for roadside parking at the junction of Route du Rove and Route de Niolon. This choice was necessary due to the large number of vehicles. Total length of the hike, including the currently proposed route: 12.5 km. Done in a counterclockwise direction, I can confirm the tranquillity of the beautiful green and flowery plateau with few people, as well as the superb but overcrowded seaside section (Erevine towards Niolon), which is pleasant but much too crowded...(access to the water's edge impossible: small, overcrowded coves) some people in flip-flops, young children, with dogs, walking sticks, slippery shoes and a pair of Crocs! The seaside path is often narrow, with slippery rocks, requiring you to sit down or use your hands to get through... and there is a drop nearby. Be careful in wet weather and if you are prone to vertigo.
Tip: in good weather, wear good shoes, avoid the high season/holidays/public holidays.

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rogerjean90
rogerjean90

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 30, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely little walk in an area I didn't know.

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gibjacques
gibjacques

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 29, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

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duca9106
duca9106

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 20, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Taken in December. Very busy on the seaside, it must have been 20°C that day! Afterwards, towards the fort and on the way back, there were far fewer people. A very enjoyable route with beautiful views all the way.

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gypaetus
gypaetus

Thank you, Clarabel

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Clarabell
Clarabell

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 16, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Thanks to your directions, I was able to reach the cove without going to the fort. I met some hikers who had done both routes without meaning to. I avoided the tunnel and was able to choose the right route at the forks.

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Patrick BERTRAND
Patrick BERTRAND

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

The first part along the coast is difficult and very busy due to access to small coves. Be careful if you suffer from vertigo!
The second part inland is less busy, but be careful when leaving the coast not to take the tunnel; follow the app carefully.
Magnificent scenery all along the route.

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gypaetus
gypaetus

Thanks for this post

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Xav13
Xav13

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 19, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Precise layout.

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gypaetus
gypaetus

Thanks for this post
Best regards

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jpvls
jpvls

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 13, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike in this part of the Blue Coast, where the route takes us through a variety of
of landscape and views.
Please note: at the start, after the SNCF train station, head south-west, not south-east.

Also avoid bringing your dogs, as the terrain is rough in places and could hurt their paws.

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gypaetus
gypaetus

Thanks for the post, Sylvie
Kind regards,

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Sylvie 83
Sylvie 83

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 12, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant route with some beautiful views. A few tricky sections with slightly slippery rocks.
With several stops, it took us 2 hours in the end.
Overall, we found this hike very enjoyable and not at all crowded for a Saturday morning.

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