Regulations on land
The Parc National des Calanques is open from October 1 to May 31, except for exceptional closures. From June 1 to September 30, access to the massif is regulated by Prefectoral decree due to the high risk of fire. Before coming, it’s best to check conditions with the Bouches-du-Rhône Prefecture. A map is put online daily by the Prefecture, and you can call 0811 20 13 13 or download the “Mes Calanques” application. The map is color-coded to identify authorized use of the massif. Green, yellow (authorized traffic), red (access forbidden).
Calanques access roads
The Gardiole, Morgiou, Sormiou and Callelongue roads have additional regulations. The Gardiole and Cap Croisette roads are closed to motorized traffic all year round.
Pedestrian access to these roads remains authorized under certain conditions.
The Sormiou, Morgiou and Callelongue roads are closed to motorized traffic from 7am to 7pm:
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays: 04/04/25 > 04/21/25
Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays and long weekends: 22/04/25 > 30/06/25
Every day: 01/07/25 > 31/08/25
Saturdays and Sundays: 01/09/25 > 17/10/25
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays and long weekends: 18/10/25 > 11/11/25
Please note that access to the Calanques massif (all the Bouches-du-Rhône massifs) is regulated by prefectoral decree.
Find out more about access to the Parc National des Calanques
If you want to go hiking, you need to be well prepared. Take a map of the Calanques, good shoes, sunglasses, a hat, at least 1.5 liters of water per person, a telephone, a first-aid kit and, if you’re going alone, let your friends and family know you’re leaving.
