Cassis Hiking and Biking South of France, The Calanques, Biking the
Roads Above The Calanques
Roads Above The Calanques
Cassis is a welcoming harbor and a great place to spend the day sitting in a dockside restaurant or
at the beach. Located 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 of 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.
at the beach. Located 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 of 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.
The sheltered harbor of Cassis has cove-side restaurants and a small beach to the left as you look out to the
Mediterranean and another to the right.
Tour boats that make trips to the secluded inlets have varying levels of fees depending on the number of
coves visited. Hikers can book a trip to go ashore to explore the steep cliffs.
Hikers can also walk from Cassis along the shore and over the cliffs to the right of the village as you face the
water.
Mediterranean and another to the right.
Tour boats that make trips to the secluded inlets have varying levels of fees depending on the number of
coves visited. Hikers can book a trip to go ashore to explore the steep cliffs.
Hikers can also walk from Cassis along the shore and over the cliffs to the right of the village as you face the
water.
Cassis Hiking: Hikers out of Marseilles
can make a twelve hour trip along the cliff
trails to the port of Cassis( 25 Km -could
be 15 miles or more, one or two day trip)
can make a twelve hour trip along the cliff
trails to the port of Cassis( 25 Km -could
be 15 miles or more, one or two day trip)
Cassis on the
Mediterranean has
a great little
harbor rimmed by
waterside
restaurants where
you can board a
tour boat for the
Calanques
Mediterranean has
a great little
harbor rimmed by
waterside
restaurants where
you can board a
tour boat for the
Calanques
Cassis Biking, Southern Provence
Biking in the area of Cassis is for those looking for hill climbing.
The first inlet out of the harbor of Cassis is Port Miou, or in Provencals: "Well
sheltered from the wind".
The paved road Chemin Calanques from to the west of the village leads to a dirt
road at Port Miou. Nudist sun themselves on the rocks below the cliffs where the
Chapel of Notre Dame gives thanks for the end of the plague locally in 1649.
Above the one mile inlet, the walking trail gr 98 passes as it goes the 12 hour
hike from Cassis to Marseilles. (Two Day, 15 miles or more)
Boats moor for the season in the calm waters. A walking trail leads from the left
of the harbor to Port Miou as you face the ocean. Further along You can reach
Calanques Port Pin and En Vau.
The first inlet out of the harbor of Cassis is Port Miou, or in Provencals: "Well
sheltered from the wind".
The paved road Chemin Calanques from to the west of the village leads to a dirt
road at Port Miou. Nudist sun themselves on the rocks below the cliffs where the
Chapel of Notre Dame gives thanks for the end of the plague locally in 1649.
Above the one mile inlet, the walking trail gr 98 passes as it goes the 12 hour
hike from Cassis to Marseilles. (Two Day, 15 miles or more)
Boats moor for the season in the calm waters. A walking trail leads from the left
of the harbor to Port Miou as you face the ocean. Further along You can reach
Calanques Port Pin and En Vau.
The tour boats continue along
the coast and enter the coves or
Calanques as these fjord-like
inlets are called, eight large ones
that the tour boats visit. The third
in the line is perhaps the most
notable for climbing, En Vau, In
the Valley, This cliff face rises 90
meters high on one side and 130
on the other.
the coast and enter the coves or
Calanques as these fjord-like
inlets are called, eight large ones
that the tour boats visit. The third
in the line is perhaps the most
notable for climbing, En Vau, In
the Valley, This cliff face rises 90
meters high on one side and 130
on the other.
The notable climbing area is Calanque
Devenson. The Calanque is circled by 150
meter-high cliffs and attracts experienced
technical climbers.
The last of the creeks as you head towards
Marseilles, Morgiou Creek, is a former
fishing port of Marseilles-style cottages
called Cabanons. Restaurants at dockside
serve the local Pastis, a licorice like liquor
made from anise.
Devenson. The Calanque is circled by 150
meter-high cliffs and attracts experienced
technical climbers.
The last of the creeks as you head towards
Marseilles, Morgiou Creek, is a former
fishing port of Marseilles-style cottages
called Cabanons. Restaurants at dockside
serve the local Pastis, a licorice like liquor
made from anise.
Check ahead of your trip, many areas of southern Provence close the trails to hiking in the Summer, July,
August and part of September due to fire hazard
August and part of September due to fire hazard
The Calanques along the coast between Marseilles and Cassis are 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, Devensen Creek, L'Oeil de Verre, Sugiton, Morgiou, Sormiou and Callelonque near Marseilles.
Sormiou is in the vicinity of the end of the GR 98, about 8 km south of Marseilles. Bus service is available
there to Marseilles. Bus and train service connects Marseilles and Cassis. Sormiou is notable for rock
climbing.
Many trails criss cross the Marseilleveyre cliffs or massif that loom high above the sea. Some trails will
close due to fire hazard in July, August, and part of September. The GR 98 could be open year
round.
The GR 98 follows the coastline between Marseilles and Cassis and is the most heavily traveled and
safest. (You are not likely to get lost) It can be a two day trip.
You will need to transport adequate water. Port Morgiou can be a handy way station for overnight stops. A
road reaches the port village. (Chemin de Morgiou is closed to parking in the village for non residents
during the summer)
For bikers take the D559 out of Marseilles. Turn at the Luminy campus.
The maze of dirt roads the lead in all directions and eventually reach the trailheads for the Calanques and the
villages is available. A good map is handy to have. Many trails are in the area.
Sormiou Calanque can be a good starting point because it is served by a paved road and bus from
Marseilles. Bus 22 leaving from Rond Point du Prado metro stop on Ave du Prado.
Use caution in parking in remote areas, break-ins have been reported at the trailheads and roadside
pull-outs. Parking for the GR 98 at Port Miou and En Va is reported as safe.
The Village of Morgiou is on the trail GR 98 and is reported to have safe parking at the end of the road in the
village.
The large Calanques in order if you are hiking from Cassis to Marseilles: Port Miou, Port Pin, En Vau,
L'Oule, Devensen Creek, L'Oeil de Verre, Sugiton, Morgiou, Sormiou and Callelonque near Marseilles.
Sormiou is in the vicinity of the end of the GR 98, about 8 km south of Marseilles. Bus service is available
there to Marseilles. Bus and train service connects Marseilles and Cassis. Sormiou is notable for rock
climbing.
Many trails criss cross the Marseilleveyre cliffs or massif that loom high above the sea. Some trails will
close due to fire hazard in July, August, and part of September. The GR 98 could be open year
round.
The GR 98 follows the coastline between Marseilles and Cassis and is the most heavily traveled and
safest. (You are not likely to get lost) It can be a two day trip.
You will need to transport adequate water. Port Morgiou can be a handy way station for overnight stops. A
road reaches the port village. (Chemin de Morgiou is closed to parking in the village for non residents
during the summer)
For bikers take the D559 out of Marseilles. Turn at the Luminy campus.
The maze of dirt roads the lead in all directions and eventually reach the trailheads for the Calanques and the
villages is available. A good map is handy to have. Many trails are in the area.
Sormiou Calanque can be a good starting point because it is served by a paved road and bus from
Marseilles. Bus 22 leaving from Rond Point du Prado metro stop on Ave du Prado.
Use caution in parking in remote areas, break-ins have been reported at the trailheads and roadside
pull-outs. Parking for the GR 98 at Port Miou and En Va is reported as safe.
The Village of Morgiou is on the trail GR 98 and is reported to have safe parking at the end of the road in the
village.
For short hikes, 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,
Calanques Port Pin and En Vau make good, short
day-hikes.
good short hike. (crowded on weekends) Vehicles reach
this port and many boaters use the inlet. A little further on,
Calanques Port Pin and En Vau make good, short
day-hikes.
Cassis hiking and biking is available on side
roads that leave the D559 and go to the
Calanque Villages and former fishing ports.
East of Marseilles.
A drive on the D-559, with a turn towards the
Luminy Campus/Park de Lumigny, will take
you to trailheads above the Morgiou
Calanque, a former fishing port of
Marseilles-style cottages
This town of Cabanons, fishermen's cabins,
restaurants at dockside that serve the local
Pastis, a licorice like liquor made from anise,
is a good place to base for hiking and steep
hill biking.
roads that leave the D559 and go to the
Calanque Villages and former fishing ports.
East of Marseilles.
A drive on the D-559, with a turn towards the
Luminy Campus/Park de Lumigny, will take
you to trailheads above the Morgiou
Calanque, a former fishing port of
Marseilles-style cottages
This town of Cabanons, fishermen's cabins,
restaurants at dockside that serve the local
Pastis, a licorice like liquor made from anise,
is a good place to base for hiking and steep
hill biking.
From Cassis the secluded coves of the Calanques, offer
nude sunbathing
nude sunbathing
Camping options are limited in the area. No camping is permitted on the GR
98 or other trails near Cassis
Hostel Les Cigales Campground
La Sauge, Cassis.
La Cigale Camping and Caravan
98 or other trails near Cassis
Hostel Les Cigales Campground
La Sauge, Cassis.
La Cigale Camping and Caravan
Nudist sun themselves on the rocks below the
cliffs. Above the inlet, the GR 98 (51), passes
the Calanques as it runs along the coast from
Cassis to Marseilles.
A quarry in the inlet at Port Miou provided cut
building stone until 1981 including stone for the
Suez Canal and the Statue of Liberty
cliffs. Above the inlet, the GR 98 (51), passes
the Calanques as it runs along the coast from
Cassis to Marseilles.
A quarry in the inlet at Port Miou provided cut
building stone until 1981 including stone for the
Suez Canal and the Statue of Liberty
Biking:
The D-559 connects Marseilles and Cassis. Roads off the D559 run to the Calanques. (dozens of roads,
map required)
Nearest Marseilles, and reachable by bus or bike (or walking), the Calanques Sormiou and Morgiou offer
access to the shore and parking in small fishing villages. (Parking outside the village for non-residents in
summer)
The Chemin de Sormiou and Chemin (road) Vicinal de Morgiou reach these Calanques. (not off the D559 but
near) (14 KM from Vieux Port (old Port) Marseilles to Morgiou) (8 miles)
For the trailhead above Morgiou take the D559 towards Cassis and turn at the Avenue de Luminy rotary,( turn
south) and follow Avenue de Luminy through the Parc de Lumigny. These are steep mountain roads. Follow
south through switchbacks to reach port Morgiou. (Trail Head) (15 miles Vieux Port to Cassis on the D-559)
The D-559 connects Marseilles and Cassis. Roads off the D559 run to the Calanques. (dozens of roads,
map required)
Nearest Marseilles, and reachable by bus or bike (or walking), the Calanques Sormiou and Morgiou offer
access to the shore and parking in small fishing villages. (Parking outside the village for non-residents in
summer)
The Chemin de Sormiou and Chemin (road) Vicinal de Morgiou reach these Calanques. (not off the D559 but
near) (14 KM from Vieux Port (old Port) Marseilles to Morgiou) (8 miles)
For the trailhead above Morgiou take the D559 towards Cassis and turn at the Avenue de Luminy rotary,( turn
south) and follow Avenue de Luminy through the Parc de Lumigny. These are steep mountain roads. Follow
south through switchbacks to reach port Morgiou. (Trail Head) (15 miles Vieux Port to Cassis on the D-559)
Cassis Hiking and Biking in the South of France could be above the
Calanques after a drive from Marseilles on the D-559.
Turn right 11/2 miles before the Luminy Campus/Park de Lumigny and
find the Chemin de Morgiou or Chemin de Sormiou, roads to the
Calanques, former fishing ports of Marseilles-style cottages
Calanques after a drive from Marseilles on the D-559.
Turn right 11/2 miles before the Luminy Campus/Park de Lumigny and
find the Chemin de Morgiou or Chemin de Sormiou, roads to the
Calanques, former fishing ports of Marseilles-style cottages
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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. |
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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