Marseille
Ride to Marseille’s beaches from the Vieux-Port
Short rides from the Vieux-Port to the city beaches, from the Catalans just round the point to the Prado beaches and Pointe Rouge. The rides by the Prado are mostly on the seafront bike path; the Corniche ones share more of the road.
The 6 rides side by side
| Ride | Distance | Climbing | Bike paths & quiet streets | Busier roads | Steepest 500 m | Riding time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plage des Catalans | 4.2 km | 29 m | 46% | 32% | 2.4% | 10–15 min |
| Vallon des Auffes | 6.6 km | 72 m | 27% | 31% | 5.5% | 20–25 min |
| Plage du Prophète | 8.5 km | 123 m | 21% | 24% | 9.2% | 25–35 min |
| Plages du Prado | 10.6 km | 82 m | 25% | 3% | 5.3% | 30–40 min |
| Plage du Petit Roucas Blanc | 11.0 km | 82 m | 28% | 4% | 5.3% | 30–40 min |
| Pointe Rouge | 16.6 km | 114 m | 30% | 5% | 5.3% | 45 min–1 h 00 |
Distances are the whole ride, there and back (km). Riding time is our estimate at a sporty pace and counts the climbing; allow more for stops.
Each ride
1 Marseille to Plage des Catalans
- Along the water for 3 km
- Almost flat: 29 m of climbing
- On the way: drinking water, café, viewpoint
- 32% on busier roads
On the way: 1 water point, 1 beach, 10 cafés mapped.
2 Marseille to Vallon des Auffes
- Along the water for 3 km
- On the way: café, viewpoint, beach
- 31% on busier roads
On the way: 1 toilet, 4 water points, 1 beach, 13 cafés mapped.
3 Marseille to Plage du Prophète
- Along the water for 2 km
- On the way: drinking water, café, viewpoint
- 24% on busier roads
On the way: 1 toilet, 3 water points, 1 beach, 16 cafés mapped.
4 Marseille to Plages du Prado
- Along the water for 1 km
- On the way: drinking water, café
On the way: 4 toilets, 8 water points, 16 cafés mapped.
5 Marseille to Plage du Petit Roucas Blanc
- On the way: café, drinking water, viewpoint
On the way: 3 toilets, 7 water points, 18 cafés mapped.
6 Marseille to Pointe Rouge
- Along the water for 2 km
- On the way: café, drinking water
On the way: 5 toilets, 9 water points, 23 cafés mapped.
How we chose them
From every ride we publish around Marseille, these are the ones that meet all of:
- up to 18 km in all
- at most 35% on busier roads
The numbers come from OpenStreetMap and terrain data, measured along each route by our engine (how rides are made). They are modelled, not checked on the ground, and say nothing about who should ride them: you know your riders best.
Before you go
- On the Corniche our model puts up to a third of the ride on busier roads; the share is in the table. The city has added protected lanes there that the map data may not yet show fully.
Questions
Which Marseille beach is easiest to reach by bike?
The Prado beaches: the ride is mostly on the seafront bike path, with 3% on busier roads.
More rides around Marseille
Route data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: Mapzen Terrarium. Catalogue marseille-5c39b511809468afb065.