The Titou-Ninou viewpoint from the Chemin du Roy-d'Espagne

Starting from Chemin du Roy-d'Espagne, pass by the Fontaine de Voire and the Homme Mort to reach two breathtaking viewpoints: the Belvédère Titou-Ninou and the Cirque des Walkyries.

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.

(!) Report added on 17 June 2025: brown path closed from (4) to (6).

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.40 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Difficult

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 320 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 315 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 376 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 73 m

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Description of the walk

Park on Boulevard Louis Pierotti in the calanque car park.

(S/E) Take the dead-end street opposite the shopping centre, at the last roundabout on Chemin du Roy-d'Espagne before the road to Sormiou. Follow the wide track that leads to the rocky foothills. Continue until you reach the Fontaine de Voire.

(1) Follow the green trail here to begin a steep climb to the summit. You will reach the Plateau de l'Homme Mort.

(2) Continue on the green trail to cross the plateau and reach the crossroads on the southern edge of the plateau.

(3) Continue straight ahead towards the south to reach the crossroads with the viewpoints.

(4) Turn right to reach the Titou-Ninou viewpoint and enjoy the magical view.

(5) Return to the previous crossroads.

(4) Continue straight ahead to reach the viewpoint over the Cirque des Walkyries and Cassis.
(!) Report from a hiker:
> Caution: I passed by on Sunday, 15 June 2025, andthe brown path to the Walkyries was marked as closed due to the risk of fatal falls.

(6) Return to the previous crossroads.

(4) Turn right and follow the same route as on the way there to return to the calanque car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 74 m - Calanque car park
  2. 1 : km 1.05 - alt. 133 m - Fontaine de Voire
  3. 2 : km 1.7 - alt. 315 m - Plateau de l'Homme Mort
  4. 3 : km 2.03 - alt. 376 m - Three-way intersection
  5. 4 : km 2.3 - alt. 344 m - Crossroads with viewpoints
  6. 5 : km 2.51 - alt. 337 m - Belvédère Titou-Ninou
  7. 6 : km 2.86 - alt. 353 m - Cirque des Walkyries
  8. S/E : km 5.4 - alt. 74 m - Calanque car park

Notes

It is advisable to take walking sticks for the ascent and descent and wear good shoes as the ground is slippery and covered with stones.

Worth a visit

You can admire the view of the city of Marseille on one side, and once at the top, you will also be able to see Cassis, La Ciotat, Île du Riou and even Île du Frioul, depending on your return route.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 1 review

Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
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Please note, I passed by on Sunday, 15 June 2025,
and the Maron path towards the Walkiries was marked as closed
danger of fatal falls.

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gregozz

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 16, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful walk with an extraordinary view at the end, but the climb to get there is not easy (over loose rocks).

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