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(S) From Avenue du Mugel, head towards Calanque de Figuerolles via Avenue des Myrtilles or Avenue de Figuerolles.
(1) Once you reach the Calanque car park, head down the large stone steps. The Calanque is dominated by spectacular, rugged ochre-coloured puddingstone cliffs.
(2) Go back up the steps and follow Avenue de Figuerolles. Walk past some houses until you reach a large crossroads. Turn left onto the Chemin de Notre-Dame de la Garde, following the yellow markings.
After a steady climb, turn left towards the Notre-Dame de la Garde Chapel, taking the cross-country path that runs alongside the houses.
(3) The chapel stands against a rocky hill of puddingstone, which you can climb via a path carved into the rock by taking the track on the right. There is a beautiful view of the Trois Secs on one side, and the start of the Falaises Soubeyranes on the other. Return to the start of the access path at the chapel, and turn left onto a path that cuts across the fields to reach a beautiful building,
(4) This is Michel Simon’s former home. Join the Chemin du Sémaphore after the gate leading onto the property and turn left. Continue to follow the yellow markings. A long, steady climb leads to the last houses, then continue right onto a small tarmac road which turns into a stony path through the heath to the Bec de l’Aigle semaphore, which offers a magnificent view of La Ciotat and the sea. From here, you can make a round trip to the highest point of the cliffs at 394m; allow about an extra hour.
(5) Follow the access road to the signal box, or the path below on the right, then turn right towards La Grande Tête, following the sign pointing towards La Ciotat via the Chapelle Sainte-Croix.
Follow the path marked in yellow, which leads back to La Ciotat via the ridge overlooking the town and the bay.
(7) Once at the harbour, continue to the right towards the shipyards and Parc du Mugel (walking alongside the shipyards). Near the car park, take the small road leading down to the beach and Parc du Mugel.
(8) Entry to the park is free. Anse du Sec is accessible via a path leading south-east. The park’s viewpoint, clearly signposted, is reached via a steep stone staircase; situated at an altitude of 82 metres, it offers an impressive view of the sea and the cliffs of Bec de l’Aigle. Leave the park and head straight along Avenue du Mugel to return to your starting point.
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