Marseille
Ride to the Calanques from the Vieux-Port
Rides from the Vieux-Port to the edge of the Calanques National Park: along the coast to Les Goudes and Callelongue, through Luminy, and up the short cols above Morgiou and Sormiou. The roads end at the park; the calanques themselves are reached on foot.
The 6 rides side by side
| Ride | Distance | Climbing | Bike paths & quiet streets | Busier roads | Steepest 500 m | Riding time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luminy | 24.5 km | 184 m | 97% | 1% | 3.7% | 1 h 05–1 h 25 |
| Les Goudes | 27.4 km | 162 m | 32% | 2% | 3.9% | 1 h 10–1 h 35 |
| Callelongue | 28.1 km | 189 m | 34% | 2% | 3.9% | 1 h 15–1 h 35 |
| The Corniche to Les Goudes and Callelongue | 29.2 km | 245 m | 34% | 8% | 5.5% | 1 h 20–1 h 45 |
| Col de Morgiou | 24.3 km | 257 m | 44% | 3% | 8.9% | 1 h 10–1 h 35 |
| Col de Sormiou | 23.6 km | 229 m | 53% | 9% | 10.0% | 1 h 05–1 h 30 |
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 Luminy
- Along the water for 7 km
- 97% on bike paths and the quietest streets
- Main climb 125 m over 6.85 km, 1.8% average
- On the way: café, drinking water
On the way: 2 toilets, 3 water points, 18 cafés mapped.
2 Marseille to Les Goudes
- Along the water for 2 km
- On the way: café, drinking water, beach
On the way: 7 toilets, 13 water points, 1 beach, 32 cafés mapped.
3 Marseille to Callelongue
- Along the water for 2 km
- On the way: café, drinking water, beach
On the way: 7 toilets, 12 water points, 1 beach, 30 cafés mapped.
4 Marseille · the Corniche to Les Goudes and Callelongue
- Along the water for 3 km
- On the way: café, drinking water, viewpoint
- 8% on busier roads
On the way: 10 toilets, 19 water points, 3 beaches, 30 cafés mapped.
5 Marseille to Col de Morgiou
- Along the water for 3 km
- Main climb 186 m over 7.85 km, 2.4% average
- On the way: café, drinking water
On the way: 3 toilets, 7 water points, 18 cafés mapped.
6 Marseille to Col de Sormiou
- Along the water for 4 km
- 53% on bike paths and the quietest streets
- Main climb 162 m over 7.05 km, 2.3% average
- On the way: café, drinking water, viewpoint
On the way: 4 toilets, 9 water points, 18 cafés mapped.
How we chose them
From every ride we publish around Marseille, these are the ones that meet all of:
- between 23 km and 31 km in all
- at most 10% 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
- In summer the massifs can be closed for fire risk, to cyclists as well as walkers. Check the daily access map (Bouches-du-Rhône prefecture) before you go.
- Bikes are not allowed on the footpaths down to the calanques.
Questions
Can you cycle to the Calanques from Marseille?
To their edge, yes: these rides are 23.6 km–29.2 km there and back with 162–257 m of climbing. You walk the last part into a calanque.
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Route data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: Mapzen Terrarium. Catalogue marseille-5c39b511809468afb065.