Martigues walks

Nature walk to discover the agricultural heritage of the Grand Parc de Figuerolles. Loop that allows you to walk along the Étang de Berre.

Route between Saint-Julien-les-Martigues and Châteauneuf-les-Martigues on forest paths and tracks, discovering the cliffs of the Fauconnière and Saut valleys (climbing sites), withgeological curiosities: pierced rock, needles and rock formations.From the peaks, you will have magnificent views of the Étangs de Berre and Bolmon lakes and, in the background, the main mountain ranges of Provence.

A circular route starting from Saint-Julien les Martigues that passes by an old windmill, then overlooks the large water reserve of the Canal de Provence in the forest before reaching the Vallon de Valtrède. Expect to encounter many wild goats along the way.

Starting from Saint-Julien-les-Martigues, head towards Chemin du Trou du Loup (GRP®2013) to discover several magnificent caves on the heights of L'Amandier, which are curiously absent from IGN maps and hiking guides. A pleasant route, mostly on steep paths through the forest and along the valley floors.

The military remains of La Couronne – Carro are located on the ridge and along the coast. These structures, built by the German army in 1943-1944, are arranged in a more or less strategic manner on these sites. A walk to discover them reveals exceptional panoramic views of the Mediterranean and the hills of this unspoilt area.

An aperitif (or after-dinner) walk on Couronne beach, allowing you to visit the Cap Couronne lighthouse.

A hike along the balcony with superb views of the Etang de Berre (a small inland sea called Lake Berre).

A circular loop starting from Vallon du Saut and heading towards the valleys of Valtrède, Maximin and Fauconnière. There are a few technical sections and many geological curiosities to discover, such as Roche Percée, Fortin du Saut and rock faces, which are popular climbing sites. On the plateau, there are magnificent views of the Étangs de Berre and Bolmon lakes and, in the background, the Sainte Victoire mountain, the Luberon and the snow-capped Alps, depending on the season.

This tour of eight stone quarries in La Couronne, three inland and five coastal, provides an insight into the scale of the quarrymen's work over the centuries, reveals traces of exploitation, attempts to distinguish differences in extraction strategies and shows which periods of activity can be identified.

This pleasant and fairly easy circular will allow you to discover the hinterland of Port de Carro and La Couronne, in particular the ruins of part of the "Mediterranean Wall" erected by the Germans during the Second World War, as well as the coastline, which has been barely altered by the Ponteau power station.

This local loop in Boumandariel, located in the southern part of the Martigues coastline, allows you to discover a natural heritage with exceptional flora and fauna.

Stroll across the Castillon plateau to discover one of the Mediterranean's major archaeological sites and its surroundings, which include four ponds.

A beautiful hike in the Saint-Blaise area, near Fos-sur-Mer, around the ponds of Lavalduc, Citis, Pourra and Engrenier. ⚠️ 29/04/2024: hike modified to avoid the path that runs along the Martigues canal beside the Lavaduc pond on the edge of the cliff (private site).

This hike offers striking contrasts between the historic centre of Fos-sur-Mer with its Hauture hilltop castle on one side, the Étang de l'Estomac lagoon and former Fos salt marshes on the other, and the surrounding industrial activity characterised by the numerous oil tankers in the nearby Gulf of Fos. Information panels will help you discover the history of the former salt marshes.

A few minutes from the beaches of the Côte Bleue, enjoy a peaceful hike surrounded by nature in the hills of Carry-le-Rouet. The route alternates between small wild valleys and open passages offering beautiful views of the Côte Bleue and Marseille. The orientation table, which offers an exceptional panorama, provides a pleasant end to the route.

This nearly 9 km hike starting from the Berre-l'Étang cooperative offers a beautiful immersion in the heart of varied and peaceful natural landscapes. With a very low elevation gain of 7 m, this loop is accessible to everyone, young and old, regardless of your level of fitness. The route starts at the cooperative car park (cooperative roundabout) and quickly leads you to flat paths surrounded by plains and unspoilt natural areas. You can enjoy the vast expanses typical of the region, walking along the lake with its reflections changing throughout the day.