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Hiking in Provence - Calanques fjords
White cliffs, turquoise sea and charming Cassis
6 dagar
Vandring Self-Guided trip
21/10/2026 - 20/11/2027
Level 2
6 Breakfasts
From 9 950 SEK
Along this part of the French Riviera awaits a landscape that will take your breath away. Chalk-white limestone cliffs plunge straight down into the turquoise blue Mediterranean and form small, secret coves – the famous Calanques.
During the trip you hike between Marseille and Cassis, the charming little coastal town with pastel-colored houses, an idyllic harbor and winding alleys filled with small shops and restaurants. Here it's almost a must to sit down by the harbor and enjoy freshly caught fish straight from the sea.
The dramatic landscape has for generations inspired artists like Paul Cézanne, and one of the hiking highlights is the ascent of Mount Sainte-Victoire. At the top awaits a view that can stretch from the Mediterranean's deep blue horizon to the snow-capped peaks of the Alps in the distance.
Tour Highlights
Discover the beautiful and dramatic cliffs of Les Calanques near Marseille.
Enjoy a relaxing day on the picturesque beach in Cassis.
Visit the charming village of La Ciotat with its narrow alleys and colorful houses.
Admire the magnificent Mount Sainte Victoire that inspired Cézanne.
Explore the historic city of Aix-en-Provence with its beautiful fountains and squares.
Program
Select Your Program Variation:
6 Breakfasts included
9 km, + 10 m/-10 m
Breakfast
From the picturesque harbor of Vieux Port, you take a ferry to the island of Château d’If, known from the novel The Count of Monte Cristo. A further fifteen-minute boat ride takes you on to the Frioul Islands, located in a protected nature reserve. In the harbor you'll find cozy restaurants, but on the islands it's mostly about the wild nature, with unusual plants scattered along the sun-bleached hiking trails. At selected spots along the trails there are viewpoints with lovely views over Marseille. Take a dip in the sea before taking the ferry back to Marseille in the evening!
Accommodation in Marseille
Level and standard
The hikes follow good trails and paths in varied, sometimes rocky terrain. The pace is comfortable with steady challenges and some steeper sections. One day at Sainte Victoire offers more continuous ascents. Suitable for hikers with some experience and good basic fitness.
You stay at charming smaller hotels and guesthouses with personal character. The standard version offers simple but comfortable two-star accommodations with everything you need for a relaxing hiking week. In the upgraded Comfort version you stay at selected three-star hotels with a little extra comfort and charm. Breakfast is included every morning. Other meals are not included, but there are plenty of cozy restaurants and cafés along the route and at evening destinations – perfect for discovering the local cuisine on your own.
6 dagar / 5 nätter
Accommodation: Standard
Price per person
6 dagar / 5 nätter
Accommodation: Comfort
Price per person
The specified prices are per person and include
- Accommodation in selected room type including breakfast
- Luggage transfers when changing hotels
- Transfers according to program
- Roadbook in English with:
- Destination information
- Practical information
- Detailed route descriptions
- Detailed route maps
- 24 hour telephone service
- NOT included in the trip price:
- Boat tickets to Chateau d'If & frioul islands (approx 16€/person)
- Taxi transfer from La Ciotat to Cassis (approx 25-30€)
- Bus ticket from Vauvenarges to Aix en Provence (approx 1-2€/person)
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