Hike with a Calanque expert

This guided hike explores the Calanques National Park at a gentle pace, winding through fragrant pine woods and low rosemary bushes to reveal one of the most impressive coves on the Mediterranean coast. Along the route you will enjoy sweeping panoramic views over Marseille, the Frioul and Riou archipelagos, and the dramatic Falaises Soubeyrannes, said to be the highest sea cliffs in Europe. The walk combines scenic viewpoints with quieter stretches where the geology and coastal vegetation can be appreciated up close.

Throughout the hike the expert guide pauses regularly to share insights into the exceptional flora and fauna of the park and to explain how the landscape is linked to Marseille’s maritime history. The group will take a rest beside crystalline, turquoise waters where there is time to savour the setting and take photographs. The experience is designed to be memorable and accessible, offering both natural beauty and informed interpretation that brings the Calanques to life for visitors who want a thoughtful, unhurried encounter with this jewel of the Mediterranean coast.