Hiking in the Calanques National Park from Marseille

4.6
(240 reviews)
Marseille, France

5 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

A hike through Calanques National Park starting right from Luminy, with a local guide who knows the unmarked trails. Take in incredible panoramic views for your best travel photos, cool off at a swim stop, and, conditions permitting, swim out to explore the hidden Blue Cave. A breath of fresh, natural air right at the edge of the city.

What's Included

Your guide brings snacks to share, and you're welcome to bring your own favorites to add to the shared picnic too.
Guide
Bottled water
Gratuities
Private transportation
Drinks

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
184 Av. de Luminy

Your guide will meet you in front of the fine arts school on the Luminy campus at 8:55am. Bus access: take bus B1 from Castellane metro station and get off at the Luminy campus stop. Make sure you have a ticket or cash to buy one (3.50 euros round trip). If you've used a metro ticket, it's still valid within the hour.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

The starting and ending point is the Aix-Marseille University campus, right next to Calanques National Park. Public transport timing is coordinated for departure from Marseille. If you're arriving by car, meet at 8:55am at the park gate, opposite the fine arts school. Every route offers incredible panoramic viewpoints for photos, plus a shared snack break halfway through (bring whatever you like, we'll also bring snacks to share). Weather and swimming conditions permitting, you can also swim out from the picnic stop to explore the Blue Cave on your own.

- Belvedere des Calanques, with a descent toward Sugiton
- Calanque de Saint-Jean de Dieu
- Grande Candelle, scenic viewpoint (sightseeing only, no climbing)
- Return

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Walking Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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