Access to the Calanques

Access to the Calanques is regulated because this part of Marseille is unique and well-preserved. Find out all about access conditions to the Parc National des Calanques, before enjoying its exceptional landscapes. A walk in the Calanques has to be earned! First of all, you’ll need to get to the start of the various, more or less easy access paths, and then begin your descent to reach the various calanques. Don’t forget that this is a mid-range mountain range, so it’s best to be prepared and well-equipped.

Reaching the gates of the Calanques

By public transport

If you come by public transport, you’ll need to plan to walk down to the Calanque you wish to visit. You’ll need hiking boots, plenty of water and, depending on the season, a hat and sunglasses.

To Callelongue

From Place Castellane (metro line 1 or 2 or streetcar line 3) – take bus no. 19 to the “Madrague de Montredon” terminus (the GR 98 starts here). Then transfer to bus no. 20, which ends at Callelongue.
From June 1 to September 1, 2024, you can take a shuttle bus directly from La Pointe-Rouge to Les Goudes.
Departure from La Pointe-Rouge: 8.50 a.m. to 7.50 p.m. (departures every hour).
Departure from Les Goudes: from 9:20 a.m. to 8:20 p.m. (departures every hour).

To Sormiou

From the Prado traffic circle (metro line 2 towards Sainte-Marguerite – “Rond-point du Prado” stop) take bus no. 22 to the “Les Baumettes” stop. Continue on foot to Col des Baumettes, then follow signs for Calanque de Sormiou.

To Morgiou

From the Prado traffic circle (metro line 2 towards Sainte-Marguerite – “Rond-point du Prado” stop) take bus no. 22 to the “Les Baumettes” terminus. Continue on foot to Parc des Baumettes, then follow signs for Calanque de Morgiou.

To Sugiton

From Place Castellane (metro line 1 or 2 or streetcar line 3) or Rond-point du Prado (metro line 2 direction Sainte Marguerite – stop Rond-point du Prado) take bus B1 or 21 J to the “Luminy PN des Calanques” stop.

See bus timetables

randonneur de dos dans le massif des Calanques

By bike

Since 2024, a number of measures have been taken to improve accessibility for active mobility.
Bike racks and bike-securing systems have been deployed at various locations. These include

– At the Col de l’Oule, then continue on foot to the En-Vau lookout (large wooden log with a secure piton for attaching your bike).
– At Luminy (just before the start of the main path leading to the Col de Sugiton)
– All along the Chemin des Goudes between Samena, l’Escalette and Callelongue
– Along the GR 51-98 between the calanque de Port-Miou and the calanque de Port-Pin

New Vélo la Métropole stations have been installed to complete the offer, at :
– Luminy, at the “Luminy PN des Calanques” bus stop, just before the entrance to the science and technology park (starting point for numerous trails to Morgiou, Sugiton, Mont-Puget, etc.).
– At the start of boulevard Louis Pierotti (to explore the Jarre valley, climb to the dead man’s plateau and the western part of the Marseilleveyre massif…)
– La Madrague de Montredon and Samena (to enable you to follow various GR paths to reach l’Escalette, les Goudes, Callelongue, the Béouveyre summit and, more generally, the eastern part of the Marseilleveyre massif).

By car

Only a few of the Calanques are accessible by car (and only during certain periods of the year). We recommend getting close to the massif by public transport, and then walking (even on foot, the massif is sometimes inaccessible!). Parking spaces are limited and traffic is heavy at certain times of year.

Please note that access to the Calanques massif (and all the Bouches du Rhône massifs in general) is regulated by prefectoral decree.

The roads to Sormiou, Morgiou and Callelongue are closed to motorized traffic from 7am to 7pm:

– Every day from April 19 to May 5
– Every weekend in May
– Every public holiday and bank holiday in May (May 8, 9, 10 and 20)
– Every day from June 1 to September 1
– Every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday in September

Calanque de Callelongue

You can take the Corniche Kennedy along the seafront, then continue straight on through the village of Les Goudes. Keep going straight on this road: you’ll think you’re at the end of the world! And you’ve reached the Calanque de Callelongue. Parking spaces have been drastically reduced, and traffic and congestion make access difficult. To reach Les Goudes and Callelongue, it’s best to use public transport or active modes of transport.

Calanque de Sormiou

You’ll need to go as far as the Cayolle district, where you’ll find a parking lot (please note that it’s not supervised, and you’re advised not to leave anything lying around inside your car). The Calanque is only accessible by car out of season and under certain conditions.

Calanque de Morgiou

The Calanque is only accessible by car out of season and subject to certain conditions (see above). You’ll need to get to the Baumettes district, just after the prison (about 1 hour’s walk from the parking lot).

Sugiton cove

The hiking trail starts near the Luminy campus in the 9th arrondissement, just past the Ecole Supérieure des Beaux-Arts et d’Architecture: the parking lot is in front. Allow around 1 hour’s walk.

Since 2022, summer access to Calanque de Sugiton has been by reservation only. For further information.

Route des Crêtes between Cassis and La Ciotat

Between June 1 and September 30, on “red” days, the D141 departmental road known as the “route des crêtes” is closed to motorized traffic. This is also the case during extraordinary weather events. For these 3 cases, the “mes calanques” mobile application provides real-time information.

New since 2024: following a decision by the local authorities, the Route des Crêtes will now be reserved for pedestrians and soft modes of transport, every Sunday from the end of April to the end of September. This initiative, entitled “les Crêtes en pleine nature”, allows visitors to enjoy this emblematic site in complete peace and quiet.

Cyclistes Sur Le Route De Sormiouhkotlcm 1

Visit the calanques

to each his own!

By boat

You can visit the calanques by boat from the Old Port or Pointe Rouge. A number of companies offer boat trips, all of which are licensed by the Parc National des Calanques. Cruise boats, canoes, kayaks, motorboats – there’s something for everyone!

Please note that access by sea is also regulated, so if you wish to go by your own means, it’s best to check with the Parc National des Calanques beforehand, and check the weather. Marseillais know all about it: the mistral and the swell can come on suddenly!

Discover the calanques by boat

On foot

Of course, it’s also possible to discover Marseille’s calanques on foot, and enjoy some magnificent hikes. The calanques can be reached by numerous trails, some steeper and more complicated than others. That’s why it’s so important to get all the information you need before setting off. From the Côte Bleue to the Parc National des Calanques, each of these sporting walks is more beautiful than the next.

Please note: since 2022, the Calanque de Sugiton is only accessible by reservation during the summer season.
June 15, 16, 22 and 23
Every day in July and August
September 7, 8, 14, 15
Reserve your access

In the event of a “red” day, access to the massif is totally forbidden, even on foot.