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Marignane walks
Tour of the Bolmon Pond
Visorando Member
11.64 mi
+56 ft
-56 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Marignane (Bouches-du-Rhône)
In the middle of a protected natural site, this easy hike allows you to discover the Canal du Rove, the Étang de Bolmon, part of the southern shore of the Étang de Berre, the beaches of Le Jaï and the Parc des 4 Vents. Through marshes and sand, observatories allow you to watch migratory birds and discover many aquatic animal species. Along the way, you will see fishermen's huts.
The Estaque mountain range between Gignac-la-Nerthe and Le Rove
5.04 mi
+817 ft
-794 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Gignac-la-Nerthe (Bouches-du-Rhône)
This hike offers beautiful views of the Étang de Berre and part of the Marseille harbour. In the distance, weather permitting, you can see Sainte-Victoire, Luberon, Mont Ventoux and the Alpilles. The only drawback is the proximity of the motorway at the start and end of the route.
Around Le Rove
6.62 mi
+1,165 ft
-1,184 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Le Rove (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A very beautiful circular walk around the village of Le Rove, combining wide tracks with magnificent views of the Étang de Berre, the Rade de Marseille and the Côte Bleue, with a few steep paths to give this walk a challenging edge.
Oppidum de la Cloche and Chapelle Saint-Michel
8.58 mi
+1,503 ft
-1,496 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Le Rove (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A loop through the hills to the north of Le Rove, leading to the Oppidum de la Cloche, where many remains remain. Set in a sumptuous landscape and surrounded by wild goat pastures, the route then reaches Chapelle Saint-Michel via the wild and steep Gipière valley. The return journey takes in the Plaine de Gignac, through olive, oak and arbutus plantations.
From Le Rove to La Nerthe via Les Grands Vallons and the ruins of Cossimont
7.70 mi
+1,220 ft
-1,198 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Le Rove (Bouches-du-Rhône)
Circular route starting from Le Rove towards the hills of La Nerthe, dotted with numerous quarries. This hike takes you along tracks and paths through the heath and valleys, offering magnificent views of the Étang de Berre and the Rade de Marseille, encounters with herds of wild goats, the hamlet of La Nerthe, ruins bearing witness to a rich agricultural past, and brick structures associated with railway tunnels.
Zigzags between Le Rove and Gignac-La-Nerthe
7.92 mi
+1,476 ft
-1,467 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Le Rove (Bouches-du-Rhône)
An atypical route along the crests and valleys of the Estaque mountain range between Le Rove and Gignac-La-Nerthe. Along the way, you'll see the Vierge du Rove, the Chapelle St-Michel, the ruins of the Templar castle and the remains of the Camp de Laure. A varied landscape with beautiful views over the harbour of Marseille and the Étang de Berre.
The Gipier Valley
6.62 mi
+1,496 ft
-1,483 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Le Rove (Bouches-du-Rhône)
From Le Rove, head towards Le Resquiadou via the ridges and the Sentier des Douaniers to discover and climb up the Vallon du Gipier. In an arid and wild environment, you will see the Baume des Pigeons, the Grotte du Blaireau and, further on, the Grotte des Chauves-souris. There are beautiful views throughout the route. The GPX track may be useful.
Fallen rocks
6.39 mi
+1,158 ft
-1,132 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Le Rove (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A pleasant hike along the coast on the Chemin des Douaniers.
I chose to classify this walk as moderate not because of its length (10 km), but because of two steep sections and the fact that the trail is not suitable for people who are afraid of heights.
Figuerolles Fort via the ridges
6.09 mi
+1,178 ft
-1,165 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Le Rove (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A challenging hike at high altitude towards Fort de Figuerolles. The outbound route follows a ridge overlooking the Coucourdier valley, whilst the return route follows a ridge overlooking the Fontêtes valley. Then, a detour to the heights of the Baou de l’Œuvre. Throughout the route, there are breathtaking views of the bay of Marseille and its islands, as well as the coastline of the Côte Bleue. Please read the ‘Practical Information’ section carefully.
Le Rove between ridges and valleys
5.40 mi
+896 ft
-869 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Le Rove (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A pleasant hike south of Le Rove between Les Esclades and La Gourgue Longue, alternating between ridge walks with magnificent views over the Bay of Marseille and paths at the bottom of valleys that are sometimes wild and steep-sided, or else well-maintained and lined with olive trees.
The Crosses of Baou de l'Œuvre and Baou de la Vesse
6.28 mi
+1,663 ft
-1,644 ft
4h 20
Difficult
Departure from Le Rove (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A challenging hike to discover the Croix des Dames and Croix Paix et Amour on the Baou de l'Œuvre ridge, then the Croix de la Vesse at the top of the rock overlooking the port of Niolon. Rough trails and a few steep climbs on scree, but with the Calanque de Figuerolles to relax. Magnificent views of the coastline and the harbour of Marseille with its islands.
Figuerolles Fort
5.75 mi
+850 ft
-823 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Le Rove (Bouches-du-Rhône)
Starting from Le Rove, this easy route takes you to the ruins of Fort de Figuerolles without having to go through steep valleys or along the difficult Sentier des Douaniers. A walk along lovely tracks, through olive groves and on marked paths, with magnificent views of the coastline and the harbour of Marseille.
Fort de Figuerolles via Vallon du Coucourdier
6.28 mi
+1,263 ft
-1,243 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Le Rove (Bouches-du-Rhône)
Head towards Fort de Figuerolles via Vallon du Coucourdier and with a circular loop on the Sentier des Douaniers. Along the way, enjoy magnificent views of Marseille harbour and discover old watchtowers and galleries carved into the mountain. After visiting the ruins of the fort, the return journey takes you along a superb ridge overlooking the Vallon des Fontêtes, ending at the Puits de l'Œuvre. Finally, take a short detour to Notre-Dame du Perpétuel Secours before returning to the starting point.
Figuerolles beach
6.69 mi
+1,037 ft
-1,020 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Le Rove (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A pleasant little walk. Take a picnic and make a day of it.
Le Baou de l'Œuvre
4.24 mi
+643 ft
-627 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Le Rove (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A short walk up high to enjoy the view of Marseille and the islands.
The three Calanques
9.69 mi
+1,437 ft
-1,407 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Le Rove (Bouches-du-Rhône)
This is a very pleasant hike to do in spring to enjoy the scents, light, swimming and views that nature has to offer.
In the heart of the Vitrolles Plateau
7.24 mi
+374 ft
-384 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Vitrolles (Bouches-du-Rhône) (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A circular route in the heart of the Vitrolles plateau with balcony trails in the middle of the Provençal heath, small rocky valleys and wide tracks, former service roads for the villages of Vitrolles, Rognac and Velaux. A peaceful environment with beautiful views.
The Vitrolles plateau
5.73 mi
+338 ft
-318 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Vitrolles (Bouches-du-Rhône) (Bouches-du-Rhône)
Loop starting from the Collets Rouges equestrian centre, Vitrolles, the radar, Rognac and back via Salvarenque. Walk on very wide, carriage-accessible paths, to be avoided on windy days (mistral). Views of the Étang de Berre and Marseille-Provence airport.