The Calanques of Marseille without a car: How to get there
- cam.campo
- Jan 4
- 3 min read
The Calanques, renowned for their stunning turquoise waters and natural surroundings, are a must-see in Marseille. According to various information found online, it may seem challenging to reach the Calanques of Marseille without a car. However, they are easily accessible by bus if you're willing to walk a bit afterward.
The Calanques are numerous, and many of them can be reached by bus from Marseille.
In recent times, to help preserve the landscapes, some Calanques have introduced visitor limits, requiring you to book your entry in advance to enjoy these breathtaking spots. You can find more information on the official website of the Calanques of Marseille.
⛵ You can also explore the different Calanques of Marseille by kayak, electric bike and even by sailboat !
The Calanques of Marseille accessible without car
In this article you will find information about the following Calanques:
Sormiou (starting from Les Baumettes)
Morgiou (starting from Les Baumettes or Luminy)
Sugiton (starting from Luminy)
Podestat (starting from Callelongue)
Queyrons (starting from Callelongue)
Marseilleveyre (starting from Callelongue)
La Mouine (starting from Callelongue)
Starting from Les Baumettes
Probably the most beautiful Calanque but also the most crowded, Calanque de Sormiou is accessible on foot from Les Baumettes, the terminus of Bus Line 22, which departs from Rond-Point du Prado. To reach it, you’ll need to walk approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour downhill through rocky terrain.
This Calanque features a large white sandy beach. The sea is also accessible from the rocks, but be careful of sea urchins!
From these Calanques, you can reach Calanque de Morgiou. However, to access this Calanque, you need to be in good physical shape, as the trail is quite challenging and includes a small climbing section. To avoid getting lost, make sure to follow the red-and-white marked path.
After completing your hike, which takes around 2 hours with significant elevation changes, you’ll arrive at Morgiou, a small fishing village. There, after passing the port, you can swim from the rocks by continuing to follow the red-and-white trail.
To return, you can head to Luminy by following the road starting from the village of Morgiou and then taking the rocky trail on the right. The elevation gain is significant here as well, but the path is relatively short, taking about 30 minutes.
Once you reach Luminy, you can catch Bus Line B1, which will take you back to Marseille.
Starting from Luminy
From Luminy, which you can reach via Bus Line B1 departing from Castellane, you can head to the Calanques de Sugiton, one of the easiest to access. To get there, you’ll follow a relatively flat dirt path shaded by pine trees, then a paved downhill path, and finally walk through rocky terrain to reach the water.
As mentioned earlier, it is also possible to reach Calanque de Morgiou starting from Luminy.
Starting from Callelongue
By taking Bus Line 19 followed by Bus Line 20, you can reach Callelongue, a small fishing village with a quaint port. From this village, you can access the Calanques of La Mouine, Marseilleveyre, Queyrons, Podestat, and more.
The path is relatively flat and follows the coastline the entire way. The first Calanque, La Mouine, is quite small but close to the port, taking about 20 minutes to reach.
The second accessible Calanque is much larger, featuring a sandy beach and a restaurant. The water is stunningly clear and transparent. It takes about an hour on foot from the port to get there.
The next Calanque is Calanque de Queyron. Just a short distance from there, you’ll find one of the most beautiful spots along the walk: Calanque de Podestat. This Calanque features a small pebble beach and more tranquil areas with grassy shores.
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