Calanques National Park- Marseille

[alwysonvctn]

I am trying to find a way to hike in Calanques National Park when visiting Marseille. Does anyone know if this is possible to do on your own from the port?

 

[edinburgher]

The main area of the National Park is located between Marseille, la Ciotat and Cassis, with the most numerous calanques closer  to Cassis.  You would be able to hike at least one from there, possibly a second depending on your available time, as you would need to travel to Cassis and return from there too and that would reduce your time, although there is relatively easy access by foot from the town itself to the closest one. There is also a small one in la Ciotat, but  it isn't at all conveniently located for a person with no private transport. i know there are at least two in the outskirts of Marseille but have never visited so cannot help with these.

 

You could instead consider taking one of the many boat trips from the harbour in Cassis which pass several calanques on their route , or even take a boat trip to them from  le Vieux Port in Marseille.

 

if you search online you should find much info on the Calanques National Park, and boat trips from Cassis and Marseille. Also try searching for "Marseille calanques" as there should be info on these too.

Edited February 8, 2023 by edinburgher

[youngcruiserj]

Yes; I took a bus there.  Just be careful you don’t get lost on your hike as there are different paths.  Bring water. 

[edinburgher]

Yes; I took a bus there.  

 

For anyone looking for info in the future, which area did you take a bus to?(Marseille or Cassis)

[slidergirl]

Be aware that the land portions of the park are potential closures when the weather is hot to try to keep fires to a bare minumum if possible.  Be sure to check before you think about doing a hike.