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Boat trip from Marseille · 3.5–4.5 hours · marine area of the park · GetYourGuide
From Marseille: Iconic Calanques Boat Tour with Swimming ↗1,727 reviews on GetYourGuidefrom €79as of 5 Oct
Start on the mapSea kayak from Cassis · 4 hours · Port-Miou, Port-Pin, En-Vau · GetYourGuide
Cassis: Half-Day Sea Kayaking in the Calanques National Park ↗126 reviews on GetYourGuidefrom €78as of 5 Oct
Start on the mapEvening on the schooner · 3.5 hours · Frioul islands · GetYourGuide
Marseille: Sunset Sailing Cruise with Dinner and Wine ↗534 reviews on GetYourGuidefrom €72as of 5 Oct
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From Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike ↗624 reviews on GetYourGuidefrom €35as of 5 Oct
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Calanque de SormiouCalanque with beach
Calanque d’En-VauCalanque with beach
Cap CanailleHeadland above the sea
Calanque de MorgiouCalanque with small harbour
Calanque de Port-MiouCalanque with marina
Luminy – PN des Calanques (bus B1)Bus stop, starting point
Trails · Calanque, end of the road
The westernmost starting point of the Calanques, at the end of the road from Les Goudes. In summer 2026 the access road was closed to cars from 7:00 to 19:00.
Getting there: Marseille, Luminy and Cassis
In 2026 the access roads to Sormiou, Morgiou and Callelongue were closed to cars daily from 12 June to 30 August, from 7:00 to 19:00.
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43.21123, 5.35233
Water · Island off Callelongue
Rocky island at the western end of the park; visible from the water.
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43.21048, 5.33434
Water · Island, 187 m (614 ft), core zone
Landing only on Riou island between sunrise and sunset and only between the Fontagne and Monastério calanques; dogs prohibited.
Things to do: hiking, boat trips, kayaking
Both archipelagos belong to the park. On Riou you may only go ashore during the day and only on one section of the main island.
Nature: limestone, seagrass and islands
The archipelago was a national nature reserve from 2003, before the park existed, and has been part of the national park since it was founded in 2012; most of the islands are off-limits on foot.
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43.17574, 5.38976
Water · Calanque with beach
One of the two lifeguarded swimming spots in the park. Around 45 minutes on foot from bus 23 or 22.
The largest calanque in the west, with a beach and lifeguards in summer.
Getting there: Marseille, Luminy and Cassis
Take bus 23 to La Cayolle or bus 22 to Les Baumettes, then walk around 45 minutes to Sormiou and one hour to Morgiou.
Parc national des Calanques: Calanque de Sormiou – getting there and road closure (French) ↗
When to go: spring, autumn and the red days
The park points out that the water in the Calanques is often cold. In summer only Sormiou and Saint-Estève have lifeguards.
Parc national des Calanques: swimming – only Sormiou and Saint-Estève have lifeguards (French) ↗
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43.20890, 5.42391
Arrival · Calanque with small harbour
Around one hour on foot from the terminus of bus 22.
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43.21143, 5.44576
Arrival · Bus stop, starting point
Stop of RTM line B1 at the Luminy campus; the path to Sugiton starts here.
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Two tiny beaches below the Belvédère, an islet called Torpilleur – and in high summer a reservation, so that 2,500 people a day no longer turn up.
| 20 and 21 June | required |
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| 27 June to 30 August, daily | required |
| 5 and 6 September | required |
Getting there: Marseille, Luminy and Cassis
RTM line B1 (521 in the evening) runs towards the Campus de Luminy to the stop “Luminy – PN des Calanques”. The path to Sugiton starts there.
Where to stay: Marseille, Cassis or La Ciotat
From the city, buses B1, 22 and 23 run to the starting points at Luminy, Les Baumettes and La Cayolle.
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43.23164, 5.43723
Viewpoint · Viewpoint, 245 m (804 ft)
According to the park, one of the finest views in the national park, around 30 minutes from Luminy.
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Two tiny beaches below the Belvédère, an islet called Torpilleur – and in high summer a reservation, so that 2,500 people a day no longer turn up.
Things to do: hiking, boat trips, kayaking
The Belvédère in around 30 minutes, the calanque in around 45 minutes; the way back is at least one hour uphill. The park rates the path as moderate.
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43.21397, 5.44766
Nature · Calanque, reservation only in summer
Two small coves with tiny beaches by the islet of Le Torpilleur; on peak summer days only with a free reservation.
Two small coves below the Belvédère, marked by the islet of Le Torpilleur.
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Two tiny beaches below the Belvédère, an islet called Torpilleur – and in high summer a reservation, so that 2,500 people a day no longer turn up.
Calanques National Park entrance: free, but not always open
In 2026 the requirement applied on 20 and 21 June, daily from 27 June to 30 August and on the weekends of 5/6 and 12/13 September. The reservation is free.
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43.21102, 5.45507
Mountains & rock · Summit, 563 m (1,847 ft) (OSM)
Highest summit of the Massif des Calanques, above Sugiton and Morgiou.
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Two tiny beaches below the Belvédère, an islet called Torpilleur – and in high summer a reservation, so that 2,500 people a day no longer turn up.
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43.22224, 5.45856
Mountains & rock · Highest point of the park, 646 m (2,119 ft)
According to the park authority, the highest point of the national park; the summit lies within the Camp de Carpiagne military area.
Calanques National Park: limestone cliffs between Marseille and Cassis
From the western end at Callelongue to La Ciotat, calanques, islands and cliffs follow one another; the highest point is Mont Carpiagne at 646 m (2,119 ft).
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43.25371, 5.47052
Mountains & rock · Pass, 327 m (1,073 ft)
Pass on the Marseille–Cassis road (D559), north of the Calanques.
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43.24026, 5.45776
Water · Calanque with beach
The narrowest and best-known calanque; 1.5 to 2 hours on foot from Cassis. Nobody has been allowed to land from a boat since the 2000s.
The narrowest calanque, between vertical walls, with a beach at the end.
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The narrowest of the Calanques: vertical limestone walls, a beach at the end and no jetty – you can only get in on foot.
Calanques National Park entrance: free, but not always open
There is no reservation for the Calanque d’En-Vau; the requirement only applies to Sugiton and the Pierres Tombées. Like the whole park, it is closed on red days.
When to go: spring, autumn and the red days
At Sugiton the park counted up to 2,500 visitors a day; at En-Vau there are up to 1,200 people at once in summer, in a space where 400 towels would fit comfortably.
When to go: spring, autumn and the red days
En-Vau lies between high walls; according to the park, the calanque falls increasingly into shade in the afternoon.
Things to do: hiking, boat trips, kayaking
According to the park, 7.8 km (4.8 mi) return, three hours and 360 m (1,181 ft) of ascent, rated difficult. The descent to Port-Pin is slippery and sharp-edged.
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43.20097, 5.50108
Water · Calanque with beach
Between Port-Miou and En-Vau, around 45 minutes from Cassis; protected since 1936.
Nature: limestone, seagrass and islands
En-Vau and Port-Pin were placed under protection on 31 July 1936, the massif between Marseille and Cassis in 1975.
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43.20207, 5.50953
Arrival · Calanque with marina
The only calanque within the municipality of Cassis, 1,400 m (4,593 ft) long. Works until June 2027, with a detour via Port-Pin.
The long harbour inlet right next to Cassis.
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The narrowest of the Calanques: vertical limestone walls, a beach at the end and no jetty – you can only get in on foot.
Getting there: Marseille, Luminy and Cassis
At the entrance to the town is the free Gorguettes car park with 220 spaces. In summer a shuttle runs to the “Calanques” stop for Port-Miou.
Ville de Cassis: Gorguettes car park and shuttle to the Calanques – operating hours (French) ↗
When to go: spring, autumn and the red days
Because of works at the Cassis water reservoir, the path between Col de la Gardiole and Port-Miou runs via Port-Pin; the park estimates one extra hour.
Where to stay: Marseille, Cassis or La Ciotat
From Cassis you reach Port-Miou in around 30 minutes on foot, Port-Pin in 45 minutes and En-Vau in 1.5 to 2 hours.
Parc national des Calanques: Calanque de Port-Miou (French) ↗
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43.20504, 5.51468
Arrival · Harbour, starting point
Departure point of the Bateliers Cassidens boat trips to the Calanques.
Getting there: Marseille, Luminy and Cassis
Direct trains from Marseille run roughly every 30 minutes. Cassis station is 3 km (1.9 mi) from the centre, around 40 minutes on foot; bus 78 runs from Castellane straight to the centre.
Office de Tourisme Cassis: getting there by train and bus (English) ↗
Things to do: hiking, boat trips, kayaking
The Bateliers Cassidens visit three, five, eight or nine calanques, in one hour to 2 hours 20 minutes. All boats are authorised by the park.
GIE des Bateliers Cassidens: boat trips from Cassis, tours and duration (English) ↗
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43.21395, 5.53596
Water · Headland above the sea
The red cliffs between Cassis and La Ciotat, reached via the Route des Crêtes.
Red cliffs between Cassis and La Ciotat, with a road along the ridge.
Nature: limestone, seagrass and islands
Between Cassis and La Ciotat, the Falaises Soubeyranes rise above the sea with Cap Canaille.
Parc national des Calanques: Cap Canaille and Route des Crêtes (French) ↗
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43.19937, 5.54778
Viewpoint · Roadside viewpoint
On red days in the Cap Canaille massif, the Route des Crêtes is closed from 1 June to 30 September.
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43.19974, 5.55230
Water · Calanque with beach, La Ciotat
Calanque on the eastern edge of the park near La Ciotat.
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43.16695, 5.59728
Arrival · Visitor centre, La Ciotat
The first Maison du Parc, at the entrance to the core zone in La Ciotat.
Where to stay: Marseille, Cassis or La Ciotat
The park’s visitor centre is in the Villa Michel Simon at the entrance to the core zone in La Ciotat.
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43.16977, 5.59132
Arrival · Harbour, starting point
Departure point for many boat trips into the Calanques; outside the park.
Getting there: Marseille, Luminy and Cassis
Boat trips into the marine area of the park leave from Cassis and the Vieux-Port in Marseille. Only boats authorised by the park are allowed; you can recognise them by the orange flag.
Parc national des Calanques: passenger boat services only with park authorisation (French) ↗
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Nature · Calanque in Calanques National Park
The narrowest of the Calanques: vertical limestone walls, a beach at the end and no jetty – you can only get in on foot.
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The narrowest of the Calanques: vertical limestone walls, a beach at the end and no jetty – you can only get in on foot.
| National park entrance | free |
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| Gorguettes car park, Cassis | free |
| Shuttle Gorguettes–Presqu’île, return | €1.60 |
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43.23102, 5.53398
Arrival · Car park above Port-Miou
Car park on the peninsula above Port-Miou; kayak tours also start here.
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The narrowest of the Calanques: vertical limestone walls, a beach at the end and no jetty – you can only get in on foot.
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43.20655, 5.51934
Arrival · Information
Information point at the start of the path to the Calanques.
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The narrowest of the Calanques: vertical limestone walls, a beach at the end and no jetty – you can only get in on foot.
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43.20860, 5.51800
Water · Beach
Around 45 minutes from Cassis. According to the park, the descent is slippery and sharp-edged.
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The narrowest of the Calanques: vertical limestone walls, a beach at the end and no jetty – you can only get in on foot.
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43.20395, 5.51067
Viewpoint · Viewpoint, 170 m (558 ft)
View straight down into the calanque; around an hour’s walk down.
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The narrowest of the Calanques: vertical limestone walls, a beach at the end and no jetty – you can only get in on foot.
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43.20410, 5.49457
Water · Beach at the end of the calanque
No lifeguards, no water and no toilets; in summer up to 1,200 people at once.
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The narrowest of the Calanques: vertical limestone walls, a beach at the end and no jetty – you can only get in on foot.
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43.20234, 5.49810
Mountains & rock · Pass, 231 m (758 ft)
The path from the Belvédère down into the Vallon d’En-Vau crosses this saddle.
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The narrowest of the Calanques: vertical limestone walls, a beach at the end and no jetty – you can only get in on foot.
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43.21026, 5.49123
Mountains & rock · Pass, 259 m (850 ft)
Access from the north; the road to the Gardiole is closed all year, so you park on the RD 559.
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The narrowest of the Calanques: vertical limestone walls, a beach at the end and no jetty – you can only get in on foot.
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43.22739, 5.50429
Where to stay · Information hut at the start of the path
Small park hut at the start of the path.
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Two tiny beaches below the Belvédère, an islet called Torpilleur – and in high summer a reservation, so that 2,500 people a day no longer turn up.
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43.22960, 5.43722
Nature · Saddle, 215 m (705 ft)
Crossing on the path from the campus to the Belvédère.
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Two tiny beaches below the Belvédère, an islet called Torpilleur – and in high summer a reservation, so that 2,500 people a day no longer turn up.
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43.21875, 5.44706
Water · Islet off the calanque
The islet by which you recognise the Calanque de Sugiton.
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Two tiny beaches below the Belvédère, an islet called Torpilleur – and in high summer a reservation, so that 2,500 people a day no longer turn up.
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43.21048, 5.45654
Water · Beach, reservation zone
Part of the reservation zone; climbing is permanently prohibited here.
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Two tiny beaches below the Belvédère, an islet called Torpilleur – and in high summer a reservation, so that 2,500 people a day no longer turn up.
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43.21145, 5.45713
Arrival · Harbour of the neighbouring calanque
Neighbouring cove to the west, with its own access from bus 22.
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Two tiny beaches below the Belvédère, an islet called Torpilleur – and in high summer a reservation, so that 2,500 people a day no longer turn up.
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43.21271, 5.44377
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