Bouches-du-Rhône
Starting from the port of Cassis, this 6.4 km out-and-back hike leads to the beautiful Calanque de Port-Pin in Calanques National Park. The route follows the Mediterranean coastline, offering impressive scenery of limestone cliffs, turquoise waters and Aleppo pines. With around 168 m of elevation gain, the trail is considered moderately challenging and usually takes 1.5–2 hours to complete. This is a popular hiking route, particularly pleasant from September to November. Dogs are permitted but must be kept on a leash.
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Starting from Avenue des Calanques in Cassis, this route leads to the spectacular Calanque d’En-Vau via Col de la Gardiole or the Labaume plateau. The trail passes through Aleppo pines, rosemary and rockrose, with beautiful views of Port-Pin and the cliffs of En-Vau. Some sections are technical, involving scrambling, slippery limestone and loose scree, so sturdy hiking shoes are essential. During summer, access to the massif is regulated due to wildfire risk and may be completely prohibited during strong winds.
This hike in Calanques National Park starts near Calanque de Port-Miou and leads to Pointe d’En-Vau. The route passes the public beach at Port-Pin before following the calanque towards the headland, located between Castel Vieil and Pointe de la Cacau. Along the trail, impressive white limestone cliffs contrast with the Mediterranean waters and local vegetation, including numerous Aleppo pines, creating beautiful scenery characteristic of the Calanques.
This popular hike in Calanques National Park starts in Cassis and follows the Mediterranean coast to the impressive cliffs of En-Vau. The route passes Port-Miou, a small harbour offering beautiful views of Cap Canaille and its former limestone quarries, including the Solvay quarry. Some sections are rocky, so sturdy hiking shoes are recommended. The Presqu’île car park may be temporarily closed to protect the environment; alternative parking options are available near the port.
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