Cassis, Hiking From Marseilles, The South of France, Provence
Cassis:
Once you reach Cassis you will find a coastal village located on the Cote d' Azure, one of many beach and
resort villages which include St Tropez, Cannes and Nice.
Cassis is small and less well known than the other villages but famous for its white wine and fjord-like inlets
and noted for its hiking and cliff climbing on the steep rocky coast.
Cassis also has a gambling casino and in the harbor you find tour boats that will take you out along the
coast to the fiord-like Calanques.
Once you reach Cassis you will find a coastal village located on the Cote d' Azure, one of many beach and
resort villages which include St Tropez, Cannes and Nice.
Cassis is small and less well known than the other villages but famous for its white wine and fjord-like inlets
and noted for its hiking and cliff climbing on the steep rocky coast.
Cassis also has a gambling casino and in the harbor you find tour boats that will take you out along the
coast to the fiord-like Calanques.
Hikers can go back towards Marseilles by leaving e the sheltered harbor of Cassis and head towards
Marseilles on the GR 98.
A short day hike could be the trail from Cassis harbor to the Calanque d'En Vau
Another way to hike the cliffs is to board the tour boat from the harbor and leave the boat at one of the eight
Calanques, or fjords along the coast.
Hikers go ashore to explore.
Marseilles on the GR 98.
A short day hike could be the trail from Cassis harbor to the Calanque d'En Vau
Another way to hike the cliffs is to board the tour boat from the harbor and leave the boat at one of the eight
Calanques, or fjords along the coast.
Hikers go ashore to explore.
The former fishing
village of Cassis offers
four beaches.
The harbor is nearly all
given over to pleasure
craft and tourism and
includes a gambling
casino that attracts
large numbers of
visitors from Marseilles.
village of Cassis offers
four beaches.
The harbor is nearly all
given over to pleasure
craft and tourism and
includes a gambling
casino that attracts
large numbers of
visitors from Marseilles.
Tour boats take passengers from the village docks
and out along the sheer limestone cliffs into the
fjords known as Calanques.
Hikers can leave the boat and spend the day in the
cliffs, catching an afternoon return boat.
and out along the sheer limestone cliffs into the
fjords known as Calanques.
Hikers can leave the boat and spend the day in the
cliffs, catching an afternoon return boat.
Cassis Hiking from Marseilles in the South of France to Cassis you
can find the GR 98 and make the hike along the cliff trails to the
port of Cassis.
This will be a 15 mile or more, two-day trip depending on side trips
that you make into the Calanques.
can find the GR 98 and make the hike along the cliff trails to the
port of Cassis.
This will be a 15 mile or more, two-day trip depending on side trips
that you make into the Calanques.
Cassis on the
Mediterranean in
Provence, the south
of France, has a
great little harbor
rimmed by
waterside
restaurants where
you can board a
tour boat for
hiking the
Calanques
Mediterranean in
Provence, the south
of France, has a
great little harbor
rimmed by
waterside
restaurants where
you can board a
tour boat for
hiking the
Calanques
Check ahead of your trip, many areas of Provence
close the woods to hiking in the Summer, July, August
and early September due to fire hazard
close the woods to hiking in the Summer, July, August
and early September due to fire hazard
The boats cruise along the shore as they pass the eight
large Calanques in order as you travel from Cassis to
Marseilles: Port Miou, Port Pin, En Vau, Devensen
Creek, L'Oeil de Verre, Sugiton, and Morgiou.
Hikers coming from Marseilles can take side trails to visit
these Calanques.
large Calanques in order as you travel from Cassis to
Marseilles: Port Miou, Port Pin, En Vau, Devensen
Creek, L'Oeil de Verre, Sugiton, and Morgiou.
Hikers coming from Marseilles can take side trails to visit
these Calanques.
If you cannot make the full hike, a drive From
Marseilles on the D-559 to the Chemin
Morgiou will lead to hiking areas near Morgiou
Calanque and will give you a good look at the
Calanques village of Morgiou.
Marseilles on the D-559 to the Chemin
Morgiou will lead to hiking areas near Morgiou
Calanque and will give you a good look at the
Calanques village of Morgiou.
You can make a short hike from the harbor of Cassis to Port Pin and Port
Miou. Go to the right as you face the water at the port of Cassis; the trail
runs to the first two Calanques.
Miou. Go to the right as you face the water at the port of Cassis; the trail
runs to the first two Calanques.
Morgiou Calanque is a favorite rock climbing area in the Calanques. The
ideal climbing season is October through April. The exception to that is
when Mistral winds make climbing difficult.
You can park in the village and hike the trails along the coast.
Check ahead of your trip; hiking can be prohibited in this area from July to
the first week in September due to fire hazard. June and September could
be ideal months for a visit.
Morgiou could be a good half way stop an a two-day hike.
Port Morgiou or Sormiou could provide handy way stations for an overnight
stop on a two-day hike.
A road reaches these port villages.
From Marseilles, take a turn before you reach the turn for the Lunimy
Campus off of the D-559. Look for Chemin de Morgiou or Chemin
Sormiou. The road splits for each village as it heads south.
ideal climbing season is October through April. The exception to that is
when Mistral winds make climbing difficult.
You can park in the village and hike the trails along the coast.
Check ahead of your trip; hiking can be prohibited in this area from July to
the first week in September due to fire hazard. June and September could
be ideal months for a visit.
Morgiou could be a good half way stop an a two-day hike.
Port Morgiou or Sormiou could provide handy way stations for an overnight
stop on a two-day hike.
A road reaches these port villages.
From Marseilles, take a turn before you reach the turn for the Lunimy
Campus off of the D-559. Look for Chemin de Morgiou or Chemin
Sormiou. The road splits for each village as it heads south.
The hiking from Marseilles to Cassis will be done for the most part on the GR 98
(51)Trail. This trail is designed for walking, not technical climbing, and could be
open year round. (Check ahead for fire closures)
You will need to pack adequate water for a two day trip. A good map is handy to
have; there are many trails in the area.
Near Marseilles the trail starts in Callenongue. This can be reached by bus from
Marseilles and can be a starting point.
Buses from Marseilles also reach La Madrague another good starting point for
a hike to Cassis.
(51)Trail. This trail is designed for walking, not technical climbing, and could be
open year round. (Check ahead for fire closures)
You will need to pack adequate water for a two day trip. A good map is handy to
have; there are many trails in the area.
Near Marseilles the trail starts in Callenongue. This can be reached by bus from
Marseilles and can be a starting point.
Buses from Marseilles also reach La Madrague another good starting point for
a hike to Cassis.
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Cassis offers a fine
harbor with dockside
restaurants where hikers
find a rest after a hike
above the Calanques
harbor with dockside
restaurants where hikers
find a rest after a hike
above the Calanques
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| When To Go To Cassis, Provence: Mid March to Mid November is a good time to visit Cassis although September to November will have more rainy days. Winter months are without snow but could be cold with January averaging from 37 lows to 51 highs. There could be a cold Mistral wind in winter. Provence biking and hiking is good any season except that during July, August, and the first half of September some woods and trails could be closed due to fire hazard. The Cassis GR 98 will remain open but other trails might close due to high wind or fire hazard. Cassis is on the Mediterranean Sea. May (78 highs to 55 lows) and the early part of June are ideal. The end of June, and all of July and August can be warm in the mid day (June 78-61) and crowded at times as much of Europe takes its summer vacation. Much of France goes on a six-week July August vacation and many people head south to Provence. (August 83 highs to 65 lows) Summer months are warm and dry. Weather is ideal in May and June and September October, great months to visit. Showers could come in any month but will be of short duration in the summer, more frequent Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec. Cassis is notable dry in summer. Mid March to Mid November will find most attractions open. |
Reach Cassis
Cassis Provence, can be reached by bus and train from Marseilles. Cassis Gare SNCF
(station) The train station is about 2 miles uphill from the town and provides bus service to
the casino about every hour, 7 am to 7 pm, summer. A telephone is available at the station for
calling a cab.
Hiking, Biking, Vacation Rentals, Calanque boat rides, beaches, and the Casino Gambling are
located within a short walk from the Casino stop. Bus Marseilles to Cassis
Cassis Provence, can be reached by bus and train from Marseilles. Cassis Gare SNCF
(station) The train station is about 2 miles uphill from the town and provides bus service to
the casino about every hour, 7 am to 7 pm, summer. A telephone is available at the station for
calling a cab.
Hiking, Biking, Vacation Rentals, Calanque boat rides, beaches, and the Casino Gambling are
located within a short walk from the Casino stop. Bus Marseilles to Cassis