The Calanques National Park is inseparable from Marseille. Every year, between 1,5 and 2 million people visit it. In autumn and winter, this is the opportunity to discover it, without crowds or stress.
Marseilleveyre: the flagship hike of the creeks
Athletes or simple walkers, rest assured: there are many trails in the Calanques National Park. They are listed according to your level. Pay attention to the length of the route but also to the differences in altitude which are more or less significant.
Among the favorite trails of Marseille residents is the hike starting from the Calanque de Callelongue, towards the Calanque de Maseilleveyre.
Allow around fifty minutes of walking.
The Calanque de Marseilleveyre is located at the foot of the summit which bears the same name. It peaks at 432 meters above sea level.
The most courageous can continue the path towards two other coves: Les Queyrons and Podestat.
In any case, the path is relatively easy but Be careful: rocks can be slippery.
Departing from Callelongue, you will find parking spaces on the descent and a large car park overlooking the sea and Maïre Island.
You can also get there by bus, with line number 19. It is the only cove accessible by public transport.

Climbing in the creeks: between sky and sea
Climbing is a very good activity to practice in the off-season rather than in the heart of summer!
La creek of Sormiou is one of those that allows everyone to experience climbing in Marseille.
Depending on the routes chosen, and in conjunction with a climbing school, it will be:
- either for an initiation,
- or for improvement.
The area is magical, with a beautiful view of the sea. The cove is full of different routes. In total, there are more than 300!
You can get to the creek of Sormiou, by road, by car. There is a large parking lot just before the beach access.
If you want to go there on foot, you can leave from the Baumettes district or the Cayolle district. Two distinct trails take you to the cove, in just under an hour's walk.

Focus on the Calanques National Park
- It is one of 10 French national parks.
- Created in 2012, it extends over the municipalities of Marseille, Cassis and La Ciotat i.e. 8 hectares on land and 500 hectares for the marine part.
- It includes the Calanques massif, the islands of the Frioul and Riou archipelagos, Île Verte and the Cap Canaille massif.