The calanques are not only creeks and beaches! The natural park contains other hidden treasures. Marseille Tourisme recommends a hike to the Col de la Gardiole. Imagine a path crossing pine forests, large stretches of greenery for picnics, vineyards and a superb view over the calanques between Marseille and Cassis. You will pass through the Col de la Gardiole, the Puits de Cancel, ruins and valleys. Finally, you may also carefully approach the Gouffre aux Quatre Trous... You can also go to the Calanque d'En Vau. Bring water, a cap, sunglasses and of course a good pair of shoes! For the more sporty, why not try mountain biking?
How to get to the start of the hike?
By car From Marseille City Hall (21.8km - 1h): Take Rue Caisserie. Continue straight on Place de Lenche. Continue straight on Rue de la Cathédrale. Continue straight on Place de la Major. Continue straight on Avenue Robert Schuman. Turn left on Boulevard des Dames for 150m. Turn left. Join the A55. Continue straight ahead towards Toulon for 3.6 km. Enter Marseille. Take exit 1 and continue on Tunnel Prado-Sud for 1.2 km. Turn right on Boulevard Michelet for 2.6 km. At the Mazargues roundabout, continue straight ahead Avenue de Lattre de Tassigny for 2.3 km. At the roundabout, turn left on Avenue de Lattre de Tassigny and continue for 100m. Leave Marseille and continue for 600m. At the roundabout of Professor Louis Pierrein, turn left on Route Léon Lachamp and continue for 8.4 km. Turn right on Route Gaston Rebuffat (D559).
Hike Info
- Distance: 15.68 kilometers
- Difficulty:
- Duration: 2 hours to 4 hours
