Cassis, Calanques Hiking South of France, Provence
Cassis, southeast of Marseilles on the Cote d' Azure, is the first of many beach and resort villages which
include St Tropez, Cannes and Nice.
Cassis is noted for white wine of the same name, Cassis, (not the Cassis from central France) and for its
hiking on fjord-like inlets on the steep rocky coast.
Cassis also has a 14Th Century castle (not open to the public)that dominates the cliffs above the beach and
village and makes for a great photo.
Cassis casino gambling keeps the nightlife lively.
include St Tropez, Cannes and Nice.
Cassis is noted for white wine of the same name, Cassis, (not the Cassis from central France) and for its
hiking on fjord-like inlets on the steep rocky coast.
Cassis also has a 14Th Century castle (not open to the public)that dominates the cliffs above the beach and
village and makes for a great photo.
Cassis casino gambling keeps the nightlife lively.
Cassis has a sheltered harbor, cove-side restaurants, and tour boats that make trips to the
secluded inlets. Hikers go ashore to explore the steep cliffs, others walk along the shore and over
the cliffs to the right of the village as you face the water. According to the guidebooks, Winston
Churchill visited and painted in Cassis, staying at the White Rock Hotel.
secluded inlets. Hikers go ashore to explore the steep cliffs, others walk along the shore and over
the cliffs to the right of the village as you face the water. According to the guidebooks, Winston
Churchill visited and painted in Cassis, staying at the White Rock Hotel.
Fishing with gill net and long line is till part of life in Cassis but 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.
all given over to pleasure craft and tourism and includes a gambling casino that
attracts large numbers of visitors from Marseilles.
Tour boats take
visitors from the village
docks and out along
the sheer limestone
cliffs into the fjords
known as Calanques
where boaters, divers,
kayakers, hikers, and
swimmers spend their
day.
visitors from the village
docks and out along
the sheer limestone
cliffs into the fjords
known as Calanques
where boaters, divers,
kayakers, hikers, and
swimmers spend their
day.
Cassis Calanques Hiking in the South of France, Provence,
can include a hike out of Marseilles for a twelve hour trip
along the cliff trails to the port of Cassis. This is 15 or
more miles depending on the number of side trips and could
be a two-day trip.
can include a hike out of Marseilles for a twelve hour trip
along the cliff trails to the port of Cassis. This is 15 or
more miles depending on the number of side trips and could
be a two-day trip.
Cassis on the Mediterranean offers a great little harbor rimmed by waterside restaurants where you
can board a tour boat for the Calanques
can board a tour boat for the Calanques
Hikers out of Marseilles can make a twenty five km trip along the cliff trails to the port of
Cassis
Cassis
For beginning hikers, the trail from Cassis to Port Miou is a good short hike. (crowded on weekends)
Vehicles reach this port and many boaters use the inlet. A little further on, Port Pin makes a good short
hike.
Vehicles reach this port and many boaters use the inlet. A little further on, Port Pin makes a good short
hike.
A Drive From Marseilles on the D-559 to Chemin Sormiou or Chemin Morgiou will lead
to hiking areas near Morgiou and Sormiou Calanques, fishing village of the past. The
roads are closed to non residents in summer. The trails are also closed due to fire
hazard, July, August Early September.
These Calanques are favorite rock climbing areas along the coast. Parking is available
at the trail heads and in lots outside the villages.
Restaurants are available in the villages
The ideal climbing season is October through April. The exception to that is when
Mistral winds make climbing difficult. You can park in the lots near the villages and
hike the trails along the coast.
Hiking could be prohibited in this area due to fire hazard from the from July to the first
week in September.
May and June and Mid September and October could be ideal months for a visit.
to hiking areas near Morgiou and Sormiou Calanques, fishing village of the past. The
roads are closed to non residents in summer. The trails are also closed due to fire
hazard, July, August Early September.
These Calanques are favorite rock climbing areas along the coast. Parking is available
at the trail heads and in lots outside the villages.
Restaurants are available in the villages
The ideal climbing season is October through April. The exception to that is when
Mistral winds make climbing difficult. You can park in the lots near the villages and
hike the trails along the coast.
Hiking could be prohibited in this area due to fire hazard from the from July to the first
week in September.
May and June and Mid September and October could be ideal months for a visit.
Cassis Hiking: There are fjord-like inlets along the rocky coast that hikers
out of Marseilles or Cassis can reach after a hike along the cliff trails. Boats
out of Cassis also take passengers for day trips or hiking and climbing.
out of Marseilles or Cassis can reach after a hike along the cliff trails. Boats
out of Cassis also take passengers for day trips or hiking and climbing.
There exists along the coast between Marseilles and Cassis about 20 Calanques (inlets) large
and small.
The large Calanques in order if you are hiking from Cassis to Marseilles: Port Miou, Port Pin, En Vau,
L'Oule, Devenson Creek, L'Oeil de Verre, Sugiton, Morgiou, and Callenonque. Sormiou is in the vicinity of
the end of the GR 98, about 8 km south of Marseilles.
Many trails criss cross the Marseilleveyre cliffs or massif that looms high above the sea. Some trails will
close due to fire hazard in July, August, and part of September. The GR 98 (51)could be open year
round.
The GR 98 trail follows the coastline between Marseilles and Cassis and is the most heavily traveled and
safest. (You are not likely to get lost) It is at least 15 miles and can be a two day trip. You will need
adequate water. Port Morgiou can be a handy way station for overnight stops. A road reaches the port
village. (Road closed to non-residents in summer)
From Marseilles, take a turn off of the D-559 towards Chemin de Morgiou, about a mile and a half before
the turn for the Luminy campus
The GR 98 Trail is designed for walking, not technical climbing. A good map is handy to have because there
are many trails in the area.
Callenonque can be a starting point for a hike from Marseilles; it can be reached by bus from Marseilles
and small.
The large Calanques in order if you are hiking from Cassis to Marseilles: Port Miou, Port Pin, En Vau,
L'Oule, Devenson Creek, L'Oeil de Verre, Sugiton, Morgiou, and Callenonque. Sormiou is in the vicinity of
the end of the GR 98, about 8 km south of Marseilles.
Many trails criss cross the Marseilleveyre cliffs or massif that looms high above the sea. Some trails will
close due to fire hazard in July, August, and part of September. The GR 98 (51)could be open year
round.
The GR 98 trail follows the coastline between Marseilles and Cassis and is the most heavily traveled and
safest. (You are not likely to get lost) It is at least 15 miles and can be a two day trip. You will need
adequate water. Port Morgiou can be a handy way station for overnight stops. A road reaches the port
village. (Road closed to non-residents in summer)
From Marseilles, take a turn off of the D-559 towards Chemin de Morgiou, about a mile and a half before
the turn for the Luminy campus
The GR 98 Trail is designed for walking, not technical climbing. A good map is handy to have because there
are many trails in the area.
Callenonque can be a starting point for a hike from Marseilles; it can be reached by bus from Marseilles
Cassis Hiking
Cassis, Calanques
Hiking in the South of
France can start with a
tour boat ride to the
Calanques
Hiking in the South of
France can start with a
tour boat ride to the
Calanques
Cassis, Calanques Hiking in the South of France, Provence could start or end in the port of Cassis
and its harborside restaurants
and its harborside restaurants
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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