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Independent Walking

French Fjords: Calanques National Park

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his walking holiday explores a unique region of
southern Provence where gleaming white limestone

forms a stark contrast with the deep blue sky and the
turquoise Mediterranean. The Calanques National Park
on the Mediterranean coast offers a truly amazing landscape of fjords where deep valleys have been drowned
by the clear blue sea. The rugged and tormented cliffs
gleam white, rising high above the sea, forming a
stunning and dramatic coastline.
You’ll stay four or five nights in the charming and
beautiful port of Cassis from where you can access your
walks on foot, bus and boat. A variety of walks to choose
to explore this stunning region.

Walks: day-by-day
Day 1: Arrival – Welcome, pick up from Marseille station and transfer to your guest
house in Cassis.

Day 2: La Ciotat - Cassis
Taxi transfer or shuttle buses & train to La Ciotat. From here, follow the cliff top all the
way to Cassis with superb views and enjoyable walking. The cliffs rise to an amazing
399m above sea level with superb views. The arrival in Cassis is spectacular.
11km, +580m

♦ Wonderful walks exploring the dramatic
fjords of Provence

♦ Enjoy beautiful secluded beaches enclosed by spectacular cliffs with azur
blue waters

Day 3: Tour of Mont Puget & Sugiton Calanques
After a short bus trip to Gineste your walking trail takes you on a round circuit overlooking
Les Calanques to reach the ridgeline of the Cret de Saint Michel. Glorious views over the
calanque or fjord de Morgiou. A choice of trails depending on the difficulty you wish bringing you down to superb coves. After, climb to the Col de la Candelle for amazing views.
Short bus trip back to Cassis. 15km, +750m

Day 4: Calanques de Cassis
Your trail stays close to the water's edge as you explore the beautiful inlets of Port Miou,
Port Pin and Port d’En Vau. Then climb the picturesque valley d'En-Vau & return to Cassis
via the plateau du Mussuguieres and the Pas des Marmots. 13km, +450 m

♦ A pleasant Mediterranean climate

perfect for spring or autumn breaks

♦ The charming small port of Cassis

Day 5: Mont de Luminy - Ridges & Ports
After a short bus trip to Luminy you’ll climb onto the Escampons ridge for stunning panoramas before descending into the Sormiou Calanques. Pass through a wonderful secluded
port before another wonderful ridge walk with great and unique views of the coastline.
Descend to the small port and cove of Morigou across the coastline. Climb to Mont Luminy
summit. 14km, +700m

At a Glance
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Choice of walks
Your walking guide will include other choices of walks, including a longer superb circuit
from Cassis which takes in the Estret ridge which dominates the eastern Calanques and
the enormous Devenson cliffs. Alternatively from Gineste you can climb to the summit of
Mont Carpiagne which at 646m in altitude has exceptional views across the National Park.

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Day 6: Departure - Transfer to Marseille station after breakfast.

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See Price List and Web Site for details. Price will be different
according to the time of year: : March, Oct & Nov being the
cheapest, followed by April with May, June & Sept being the
most expensive. Prices available for 4 or 5 Nights.
Every day of week from 1 March - 31 May & 1 October - 30
November. (Also possible 1 - 15 June & 15 - 30 Sept, but
there is a higher risk of closure of Paths due to risk of fire)
3 or 4 days independent walking based in a wonderful guest house in
Cassis. This holiday is suitable for experienced walkers of an average
fitness (with a minimum of preparation). You should be used to walking
on a variety of paths and be comfortable on rocky & steep ground. The
paths are mountainous in character and sometimes challenging but the
distances involved are generally moderate. Walking days can be varied
according to your wishes. Walks average about 5-6 hours and the
amount of ascent in the day varies between 200m and 750m.

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Accommodation
4 or 5 night's accommodation in a wonderful small
guest house in the heart of
Cassis, with swimming
pool. Welcoming host who
will take great pleasure in
looking after you during
your stay. e.g. Villa Astoria

4 or 5 nights: 3 or 4 days independent walking - centre
based - Starts every day of the week subject to availability.
4 or 5 nights' B&B accommodation; full walking notes and maps,
transfer from Marseilles train station. Extra for Marseille airport
Travel to Marseilles, France; lunches, and evening meals, entrance fees,
bus, boat and taxi transfers to some walks, travel insurance.

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