Hiking in the Calanques National Park from Marseille
Overview
A hike through Calanques National Park starting right from Luminy, with a local guide who knows the unmarked trails. Take in incredible panoramic views for your best travel photos, cool off at a swim stop, and, conditions permitting, swim out to explore the hidden Blue Cave. A breath of fresh, natural air right at the edge of the city.
What's Included
- Snacks Your guide brings snacks to share, and you're welcome to bring your own favorites to add to the shared picnic too.
- Guide
- Bottled water
- Gratuities
- Private transportation
- Drinks
Meeting Location
13009 Marseille
France
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
The starting and ending point is the Aix-Marseille University campus, right next to Calanques National Park. Public transport timing is coordinated for departure from Marseille. If you're arriving by car, meet at 8:55am at the park gate, opposite the fine arts school. Every route offers incredible panoramic viewpoints for photos, plus a shared snack break halfway through (bring whatever you like, we'll also bring snacks to share). Weather and swimming conditions permitting, you can also swim out from the picnic stop to explore the Blue Cave on your own.
- Belvedere des Calanques, with a descent toward Sugiton
- Calanque de Saint-Jean de Dieu
- Grande Candelle, scenic viewpoint (sightseeing only, no climbing)
- Return
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-125234P26
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Snacks. Your guide brings snacks to share, and you're welcome to bring your own favorites to add to the shared picnic too.
- Guide.
- Bottled water.
- Gratuities.
- Private transportation.
- Drinks.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 8. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Hiking in the Calanques National Park from Marseille is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Hiking in the Calanques National Park from Marseille will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- SnacksYour guide brings snacks to share, and you're welcome to bring your own favorites to add to the shared picnic too.
- Guide
- Bottled water
- Gratuities
- Private transportation
- Drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
