Cassis, South of France, Hiking, Provence, Calanques,
GR Trails, Hiking Cassis to Marseilles
GR Trails, Hiking Cassis to Marseilles
Cassis offers a sheltered harbor, cove-side restaurants, a gambling casino, beaches,
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.
The hiking trails run along the coast on cliffs above the Mediterranean.
The eight large Calanques in order as you approach Cassis from Marseilles: Sormiou ·
Morgiou · Sugiton · Oeil de Verre · Devenson · En-Vau · Port-Pin · Port-Miou ·
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.
The hiking trails run along the coast on cliffs above the Mediterranean.
The eight large Calanques in order as you approach Cassis from Marseilles: Sormiou ·
Morgiou · Sugiton · Oeil de Verre · Devenson · En-Vau · Port-Pin · Port-Miou ·
Tour boats take visitors from the
village docks in Cassis out along the
sheer limestone cliffs into the fjords
known as Calanques. In the
Calanques boaters, divers,
kayakers, hikers, and swimmers
spend their day.
village docks in Cassis out along the
sheer limestone cliffs into the fjords
known as Calanques. In the
Calanques boaters, divers,
kayakers, hikers, and swimmers
spend their day.
Cassis Hiking:
Some hikers make the
trip in one day from
Marseilles, but to see
the sights along the
way on the 15 miles of
cliff trails to the port of
Cassis, two days or
more is recommended
Some hikers make the
trip in one day from
Marseilles, but to see
the sights along the
way on the 15 miles of
cliff trails to the port of
Cassis, two days or
more is recommended
The hike Between Marseilles and Cassis will
pass the 8 large Calanques (inlets) in order if you are
hiking from Cassis to Marseilles: Port Miou, Port Pin,
En Vau, Devenson Creek, L'Oeil de Vere, Sugiton,
Morgiou and Sormiou.
Sormiou is in the vicinity of the end of the GR 98, about
8 km south of Marseilles.
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A map of the area is handy because there are many
trails on the Marseilleveyre Cliffs or massif that looms
high above the sea.
Check ahead of your trip because some trails will
close due to fire hazard in July, August, and
September.
The GR 98 will stay open year round. This trail
follows the coastline between Marseilles and Cassis
and is the most heavily traveled.
There is no water available along the trail. It is best to
plan a two day trip depending on how many of the
Calanques you visit. You will need to carry adequate
water.
Port Morgiou can provide a rest stop and water and an
overnight stop if you have reserved a place.
Phone: +33 4 9113 8900(Tourist Information
Port Morgiou is notable for the discovery of an
underwater cave in which divers discovered prehistoric
cave paintings that date to 27, 000 BC.
The entrance to the cave had been above the surface
of the water at that time...paved road reaches the Port
Morgiou from Marseilles city. Off the D559, follow
Chemin de Morgiou. This road is open to residents
only in summer.
Parking is available outside of the village.
Many trails in the area lead to cliff edges that require
technical gear to descend to the sea.
Here is where a good map is handy to have because
there are many trails in the area.
Callenongue could be a starting point for a long hike;
it can be reached by bus from Marseilles.
Bus and train service connects Marseilles and Cassis
for a return trip after a hike.
pass the 8 large Calanques (inlets) in order if you are
hiking from Cassis to Marseilles: Port Miou, Port Pin,
En Vau, Devenson Creek, L'Oeil de Vere, Sugiton,
Morgiou and Sormiou.
Sormiou is in the vicinity of the end of the GR 98, about
8 km south of Marseilles.
·
A map of the area is handy because there are many
trails on the Marseilleveyre Cliffs or massif that looms
high above the sea.
Check ahead of your trip because some trails will
close due to fire hazard in July, August, and
September.
The GR 98 will stay open year round. This trail
follows the coastline between Marseilles and Cassis
and is the most heavily traveled.
There is no water available along the trail. It is best to
plan a two day trip depending on how many of the
Calanques you visit. You will need to carry adequate
water.
Port Morgiou can provide a rest stop and water and an
overnight stop if you have reserved a place.
Phone: +33 4 9113 8900(Tourist Information
Port Morgiou is notable for the discovery of an
underwater cave in which divers discovered prehistoric
cave paintings that date to 27, 000 BC.
The entrance to the cave had been above the surface
of the water at that time...paved road reaches the Port
Morgiou from Marseilles city. Off the D559, follow
Chemin de Morgiou. This road is open to residents
only in summer.
Parking is available outside of the village.
Many trails in the area lead to cliff edges that require
technical gear to descend to the sea.
Here is where a good map is handy to have because
there are many trails in the area.
Callenongue could be a starting point for a long hike;
it can be reached by bus from Marseilles.
Bus and train service connects Marseilles and Cassis
for a return trip after a hike.
Short Day Hikes:
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
from Cassis: I 1/2 hours.
Under five miles RT:.Port
Morgiou or Sormiou
from the Luminy Campus
parking lot
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
from Cassis: I 1/2 hours.
Under five miles RT:.Port
Morgiou or Sormiou
from the Luminy Campus
parking lot
Along the coast between Marseilles and Cassis
there are several Calanques (inlets) Eight large
inlets that the boats visit and many small, several
reached only by boat or by hiking.
there are several Calanques (inlets) Eight large
inlets that the boats visit and many small, several
reached only by boat or by hiking.
By Road:
Reach Morgiou by road
from Marseilles on the
D-559 with a turn before
(west of) the Luminy
campus. Look for Chemin
de Morgiou and Chemin de
Sormiou.
Village road closed to non
residents in summer
Find hiking areas near
Morgiou Calanque
The Port Morgiou Calanque
and Sormiou Calanque are
in the same area and are
favorite rock climbing
places in the Calanques.
Parking is available at the
trailheads. Restaurants are
available in the villages
Fire hazard could close the
trails during July August and
part of September
The ideal Hiking and
climbing season is
October through April.
The exception to that is
when Mistral winds make
hiking difficult.
Reach Morgiou by road
from Marseilles on the
D-559 with a turn before
(west of) the Luminy
campus. Look for Chemin
de Morgiou and Chemin de
Sormiou.
Village road closed to non
residents in summer
Find hiking areas near
Morgiou Calanque
The Port Morgiou Calanque
and Sormiou Calanque are
in the same area and are
favorite rock climbing
places in the Calanques.
Parking is available at the
trailheads. Restaurants are
available in the villages
Fire hazard could close the
trails during July August and
part of September
The ideal Hiking and
climbing season is
October through April.
The exception to that is
when Mistral winds make
hiking difficult.
Cassis is ideal for hiking in the South of France. At both
ends of the trail above the Calanques on the GR Trail you
find lodging and dining. Hikers from Cassis or from
Marseilles make a twelve hour or more trip (15 miles)
along the cliff trails near the port of Cassis
ends of the trail above the Calanques on the GR Trail you
find lodging and dining. Hikers from Cassis or from
Marseilles make a twelve hour or more trip (15 miles)
along the cliff trails near the port of Cassis
Cassis in the South of France
makes a great stop for dining
after a hike
makes a great stop for dining
after a hike
Cassis has a port side
shopping area and makes
a great place to rest after a
hike on the GR trails above
the Calanques.
shopping area and makes
a great place to rest after a
hike on the GR trails above
the Calanques.
Cassis wines, red,
white, and rose are
produced in 500
acres of vineyards
on sheltered hillsides
that face the
Mediterranean Sea.
The town of Cassis
does not produce the
black currant liqueur
called Creme de
Cassis which is
made in Central
France.
white, and rose are
produced in 500
acres of vineyards
on sheltered hillsides
that face the
Mediterranean Sea.
The town of Cassis
does not produce the
black currant liqueur
called Creme de
Cassis which is
made in Central
France.
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Short Hikes:
The Calanque of Morgiou is a good way station for a shorter one or two day hike. Although the
distances might look short on a map, the trails can be steep and include many switchbacks
Bus number 22 from Marseilles leaving du rond point du prado reaches the parc des Baumettes
area where it makes its last stop. From there it is a walk to Morgiou and Sormoiu Calanques. .
There are parking places in this area or in the area of the Luminy Campus for those hiking or
biking.
The Calanque of Morgiou is a good way station for a shorter one or two day hike. Although the
distances might look short on a map, the trails can be steep and include many switchbacks
Bus number 22 from Marseilles leaving du rond point du prado reaches the parc des Baumettes
area where it makes its last stop. From there it is a walk to Morgiou and Sormoiu Calanques. .
There are parking places in this area or in the area of the Luminy Campus for those hiking or
biking.
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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 notably 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
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Cassis outdoor dining on the harbor