The Morgiou Ridge

Date of your route : Apr 25, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A really lovely hike, but I found it challenging. I carried on to the headland because the view of the Mediterranean and the contours of the mountains are a real treat for the eyes! However, the return to point 5 to make the descent towards the calanque isn’t straightforward – proceed with caution; my fear of heights didn’t help either, but the section is tough. You can follow the black markings along the route, which will guide you. Then, point 7 requires some effort as you’ll need to use your hands and chains to make the climb; it’s very short but quite strenuous.
Overall, this is a hike that offers a beautiful view of the calanque and its harbour, but you must be careful of the risk of falls. So, please take care.

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Date of your route : Apr 25, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A really lovely walk, but I found it quite challenging. I carried on all the way to the headland because

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

Superb views

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Date of your route : Nov 24, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very beautiful hike with superb views.
Quite busy, especially on the first part (particularly with trail runners), but it was a Sunday.
The descent is quite technical and slippery due to heavy wear. Avoid in wet weather.
The trail is poorly marked when arriving at Morgiou.
Level of difficulty: difficult rather than moderate.

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Date of your route : May 12, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A truly superb hike, especially after passing the Morgiou Pass with a 360-degree view along the ridge..
I'll have to check, but for me, the chained section isn't at level 7 but well before..
Thank you for this suggestion!😎

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Date of your route : Apr 21, 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, don't hesitate to do it. However, like most of the comments here, I would advise against taking children. It is also essential to follow the indicated direction of the hike. Doing it the other way round increases the difficulty of the pass, which will then have to be done on the way down (more dangerous) and a long, strenuous climb back up afterwards. The path is quite slippery and it's very easy to twist your ankle. I also advise against it for those who suffer from knee pain, etc.

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Date of your route : Jan 15, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful hike with breathtaking views.

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Date of your route : Nov 22, 2024
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful route through spectacular landscapes with 360-degree views.
Nothing too difficult and no problems with GPS

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Date of your route : May 30, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A very difficult hike, especially the descent to Morgiou, but fortunately the fantastic scenery makes up for it.

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Date of your route : May 21, 2024
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We did this route on a weekday, which explains why there were so few people. In general, the route is slippery throughout because the rocks have been polished by visitors. This route offers views of the Calanque de Sormiou and the Île de Riou. After that, the panorama remains magnificent, with views of the sea, the cliffs and the hills inland. After point 5 and the descent to Col du Renard, we went to Cap de Morgiou to admire the Triperie cove and the fort, which is not included in the route. The descent to the Morgiou cove is quite technical, especially at the end of the cove where the path is not obvious, the passage is narrow, slippery and overlooks the water. There are no particular difficulties on the way back up, as you can use your arm strength to pull yourself up the chains. At point 8, the route on the left-hand track is of no interest, so it is better to take a shortcut, as is clear when you are there. A wonderful day spent in this magnificent calanques massif, thank you.

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Date of your route : May 05, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The route is best done in dry weather, without children, as there are some tricky sections (descent, arrival at the port, uphill chain where you need strong arms...), but nothing insurmountable. A beautiful day with magnificent views.

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Date of your route : Feb 26, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike on the Crêtes de Morgiou with exceptional views. The descent to Cap Morgiou is very steep and slippery, so take great care and wear good footwear. There are also a few tricky technical sections (ladders and chains) to be aware of.

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Date of your route : Jan 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pleasant walk, with a beautiful climb through the pine forest and several stunning views from the ridges.
The descent to Morgiou is a little tricky, with the path not always easy to follow, particularly at the top among the rocks and on arrival at the port. However, with the route map, you can get there without any problems.
The climb back up, with its many steps, does not pose any major difficulties. The section where you need to use the chain is quite short and easy.
Although the elevation gain is not too significant, I think you need to be in good physical shape to enjoy the route.

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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

A beautiful hike with stunning views.
Not too difficult for someone who is reasonably fit. One slightly technical section with chains.
Very clear route. You can stop in the cove for lunch, for example.

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Date of your route : Oct 31, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

An exceptional route. It is best to follow the route in the direction indicated, as crossing the chain in the other direction would be a little complicated. There is a shortcut at the end of the return journey (easy to see on the map).

In short, it's fantastic!

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