Hiking between city, sea, and land in La Ciotat.
Between city, sea, and land, enjoy this refreshing hike around La Ciotat. Go admire the bay from the heights of the viewpoint and visit the Bec de l’Aigle, a hunting ground for some climbers! It's a very beautiful hike, easy but quite long. So, make sure to equip yourself well (with hiking shoes and poles, sunglasses, water, and a windbreaker).
Hiking in La Ciotat : An Easy Hike with Stunning Panoramas
The hike starts from La Ciotat. Following the marked trail, you will pass through the Calanque du Grand Mugel. This wild calanque offers a perfect spot for a refreshing swim. Continuing on, you will reach Cap de l'Aigle, from where you'll have a panoramic view of Île Verte and the entire coastline. Don't forget to capture some photos! Retrace your steps by crossing through the Parc du Grand Mugel. Let's continue the hiking circuit to Anse de Figuerolles. Here again, the calanque boasts one of Marseille's and its region's most beautiful beaches. It would be a shame not to take a dip in its turquoise waters. Especially if you enjoy admiring marine life, as Figuerolles' seabed is particularly rich in fish, making it one of the best diving spots in Marseille. Let's continue the hike through the calanques to Chapelle Notre-Dame de la Garde. This 17th-century chapel overlooks the sea and the Marseille landscape. Finally, you'll need to head inland to reach Sémaphore du Bec de l'Aigle. It overlooks Calanque des Pierres Tombées, which belongs to the Marseille calanques and is off-limits to the public.
Explore the Villages of La Ciotat and Cassis
Finally, you'll descend to the port of La Ciotat, still following the marked trail. After a hike of over 4 hours, you'll deserve a break at one of the restaurants in Cassis with a view of the port. This small typical Provencal fishing port is very popular, and its beach is often crowded in summer. Cassis is also the starting point for a hike to Marseille. Why not plan this hike for another day and spend a few days exploring Marseille? If you prefer to explore the coast by sea rather than hiking, you can always take a cruise in the calanques. This way, you can admire the calanques of Cassis and Marseille from the water.
How to Get to the Starting Point of the Hike?
By car From Marseille (49.7km – 54min): Take Rue Caisserie for 130m. Continue straight on Place de Lenche for 70m. Continue straight on Rue de la Cathédrale for 100m. Continue straight on Place de la Major for 50m. Continue straight on Avenue Robert Schuman for 450m. Turn left onto Boulevard des Dames for 150m. Turn left for 950m. Join the A55 for 450m. Continue straight for 28.7 km. Take exit 9 and continue for 700m. Enter La Ciotat and continue for 300m. At the roundabout, turn left and continue for 1.2 km. At the roundabout, continue straight on Avenue Caporal Chef Alain Deruy for 300m. At the roundabout de Lattre de Tassigny, turn right onto Chemin du Puits de Brunet and continue for 200m. At the roundabout, turn left onto Chemin du Puits de Brunet and continue for 600m. At the roundabout, turn right onto Chemin du Puits de Brunet and continue for 200m. At the roundabout, turn left onto Avenue Louis Crozet and continue for 500m. Continue straight on Avenue François Billoux and continue for 800m. Turn left onto Avenue Marc Sangnier and continue for 200m. Turn right onto Avenue du Cardinal Maurin and continue for 200m. Continue straight on Avenue de Figuerolles and continue for 100m. Turn left onto Avenue du Mugel for 300m.