Régadzi Valley

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A short, easy walk, just to help you digest.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 2.84 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 10 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 115 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 116 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 134 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 24 m
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Niolon railway station
Small stone bridge
Shelter
The Niolon Battery top

Description of the walk

(S/E) From the Niolon car park or the side of the road, head towards the water basin on the left of the road as you climb and follow the path along the cliff. Then descend towards the valley.

(1) Turn left to descend into the valley. The path crosses olive groves. A little further down, on your right, you will find a hut built by hunters, first with planks and then covered with stones. It is a very pleasant spot, well suited for a break. Continue downhill, passing an olive grove and a well on your right, which is unfortunately often dry.

(2) After a short climb, turn left to descend towards the sea and the Calanque du Jonquier. Cross the stone bridge and continue downhill, taking the path on the left.

(3) Stay on the path overlooking the railway line, which will take you to the Poseur car park. Join the road, turn left, pass in front of Niolon station and begin a final climb to return to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 94 m - Car park or roadside
  2. 1 : km 0.76 - alt. 122 m - Intersection of two paths at the foot of the cliff
  3. 2 : km 1.62 - alt. 64 m - Crossroads with the Fort de Niolon path
  4. 3 : km 1.84 - alt. 24 m - Crossroads with the Chemin des Douaniers
  5. S/E : km 2.84 - alt. 94 m - Car park or roadside

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 8 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
juliemolto
juliemolto
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 20, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

An easy, short hike with a beautiful view of the sea at the end, overlooking the Niolon cove!

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inaleo
inaleo

Hello,
We had planned to follow this route, but it was a bit short, so we continued on to Fort Niolon, then descended towards the sea to reach Niolon station, where we stopped for our lunch break.
A very warm welcome that we highly recommend.

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boub76
boub76

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 06, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Superb walk, the setting is magnificent 😍

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agnescoulon
agnescoulon

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 23, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Very short route designed for 5-year-olds. Too short. We had to extend it towards the fort and ended up making a small mistake in finding our way back to the route.
We had a great day. Wonderful swimming and picnic, then a very short walk back to Niolon station.
A very successful family hike.

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Vanda1305
Vanda1305

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 07, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely little hike. We're beginners, and this walk has made us want to keep going! Beautiful view of Marseille in glorious sunshine!

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tweety 111
tweety 111

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 25, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A beautiful parish-specific to Brittany hike/walk to enjoy with the family in good weather.
We extended the walk a little by making a small detour via Fort Niolon, which offers magnificent views over Marseille Bay (allow an extra 40 minutes if you go via Fort Niolon).

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Laurence34500
Laurence34500

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 12, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Very pleasant in October, but in summer bring hats and sun cream as there is little shade.

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armelle151278
armelle151278

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 29, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Please note that some sections may be a bit challenging with young children.

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P. Girardet
P. Girardet

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 13, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Very nice. Just one clarification: when you reach the highest point of the hike, be sure to turn left as indicated in the description and do not follow the green arrows painted on the rocks, which lead you to the right...

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