Panoramic hike on the Marseille Calanques
Attractions & guided tours

Panoramic hike on the Marseille Calanques

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$45.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, French
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 5 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Hike through Calanques National Park with a certified local guide
  • Picnic at 215m with panoramic views over the turquoise Mediterranean
  • Swim or dive in a hidden cove's crystal-clear waters
  • Discover caves, cliffs and rare Mediterranean flora along the trail
  • Learn about the region's unique geology and ecology from an expert
What to expect

Kick off your adventure at Luminy, nestled on the fringe of the Calanques National Park, one of Marseille's most awe-inspiring natural wonders. As you journey through, a guide will introduce you to Aleppo pines, holm oaks, laurel, thyme, various types of juniper and other iconic species native to the Calanques. Next, you'll start the climb to the goat pass, perched at an altitude of 215 m.

Upon reaching the summit, it's the ideal moment for a picnic while soaking up the panoramic views over the azure Mediterranean. Post lunch, you'll descend through the striking cliffs. Initially, some exposed sections will demand your utmost attention, hence sturdy footwear is crucial. Delve into numerous caves as the surrounding flora begins to transform.

Throughout this trek, your guide will discuss environmental concerns, delve into the park's geology and explain how human activities have impacted this delicate coastal ecosystem. Once you reach the cove, take a well-earned break to unwind. Even during spring or autumn, a swim (or for the more daring among you, a dive) in the crystal clear waters is feasible! This moderately strenuous trek traverses uneven, rocky landscapes and rewards explorers with some of the most spectacular coastal vistas in southern France, far removed from the bustling crowds of central Marseille.

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What's included
  • check Guided tour
  • check Snacks
  • check Local guide
  • check Hike tour
What's not included
  • x_not_included Water
  • x_not_included Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Where

6 Avenue du Prado, Marseille, France

Meeting point:
Meet at the Metro station Castellane, in front of the Burger King restaurant and the Paulaner Brasserie Bar. If you are arriving by car, please inform the tour operator in advance: your meeting point will then be the second address, 168 Avenue de Luminy, Campus de Luminy, in front of the fine arts school, at 9:45 AM.
What to remember
  • This activity accepts a maximum of 15 participants
  • Not accessible to people with reduced mobility
  • Not recommended for travellers with back problems, heart problems or other serious medical problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant women
  • Children must be aged 8 or over
  • Wear shoes suitable for hiking, bring a hat/cap, sunscreen and at least 1 liter of water per person
  • This experience requires mild weather conditions. It will be cancelled due to bad weather or prefectoral decrees in effect during the summer season: you will be offered another date or a full refund
  • To take place, this experience requires a minimum number of travellers: if it is cancelled because this condition is not met, you will be offered another date or a full refund
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Provider
Planetazur
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.

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