Hike in the Calanques, a corner of paradise close to Marseille.

We propose a hike to discover the exceptional landscapes of the Calanques mountain range, especially the calanques of Morgiou and Surgiton and the incomparable vistas from the paths around Mount Puget.

It is a circle hike, starting at Marseille-Luminy, offering the possibility of admiring breath-taking landscapes.

6 h 30 mn of exceptional landscapes.

The theme of this circuit is: the discovery of the exceptional landscapes of the calanques.

You will start at the path under the cret of Saint Michel for 2 km with an exceptional view of the Calanque of Mogiou, famous for its “cabanons”.

You will then walk the path above Cap Surgiton.

You will enjoy a first view on the Calanque of Surgiton, a famous calanque with two coves and on the rocky islet of Torpilleur.

You can also admire the unobstructed view of the long and high cliff « Falaise des Toits” dominating the sea at more than 100 meters.

Then. You will walk 3 kms to reach the Calanque of Surgiton, one of the most beautiful calanques, accessible only on foot.

This is a superb site, a fantastic atmosphere, with the possibility of swimming during the hottest months.

More kilometers on foot on the path of 13 contours.

Short balcon path for 2.5 kms at the foot of the cliffs, on the sunny slope of Mount Puget, at an elevation of between 250 and 400 m. This path offers many scenic vistas on 3 successive levels, with the sea and the calanques on one side and Mount Puget and its cliffs on the other.

Then you will take the path behind the enormous rocky mass of the Grande Candelle.  At the foot of the Candellon rock, you will enjoy beautiful views of the sea: on one side the Cap Morgiou, on the other on the eastern part of the mountain with, in the distance, the immense Soubeyrannes cliffs, orange in color, which dominate the bay of Cassis.  

And finally the last kilometers in the "Col Ricard" with beautiful scenic vistas of the Domaine of Luminy below and the city of Marseille in the distance.

A roadbook will be given to you to indicate where and when to meet.

This is a generally easy walk with some short steep and/or rocky passages.

For this day:

- You will need good shoes and a good supply of water.

- Plan on a picnic

Hoped-for level of the participant: expert

Minimum and maximum number of participants: de 6 to 15 people

Number of kilometers hiked: 15kms

Duration: 6h30

Rate for adults: €30

Children’s rate: €22

Minimum age required 10

Number of participants: from 6 to 15 people

Year round

July/August subject to ordinances about the closing of the calanques.

For an additional fee, we can prepare an organic picnic basket for you.

The route may be modified according to the desired duration of the hike.

This theme day takes place in the Calanques National Park in Marseille

To learn more about the Marseille territory, click here