• French Fjords: Calanques National Park

• Starts everyday of the week from 1 March - 31 May & 1 October - 30 November (Please note that it is also possible to book the holiday from 1 - 15 June and from the 15 - 30 September, but during these periods there is a higher risk that walking will be forbidden by the authorities due to the high risk of fires. If this is the case you will be responsible for finding alternative activities.)

• From £635 (March, Oct & Nov) (single supplement £175); From £795 April, May, June & Sept
• From €715 (March, Oct & Nov) (single supplement €195); From €895 April, May, June & Sept

• From £730 (March, Oct & Nov) (single supplement £210); From £880 April, May, June & Sept
• From €825 (March, Oct & Nov) (single supplement €230); From €995 April, May, June & Sept
• Additional nights available on request - please contact us for a quote
• Loyalty scheme reduction applies for returning customers (see terms and conditions)

• 4 or 5 nights, 3 or 4 days independent walking based in a wonderful guest house in Cassis

• Wonderful walks exploring the dramatic fjords or calanques of the Provence
• Enjoying beautiful secluded beaches enclosed by spectacular cliffs with azure blue waters lapping at your feet
• A pleasant Mediterranean climate which makes this walking holiday perfect for winter, spring or autumn
• The charming small port of Cassis
• Wonderful Provence cuisine
• A circuit which has one foot in the Mediterranean sea and the other in the mountains
  

• 4 or 5 night's accommodation

1. 4 or 5 nights accommodation, all breakfasts, walking guide and maps, transfer from and to Marseille train station (supplement for Marseille Airport.)

1. Travel to Marseille train station, lunches, evening meals, transfers by bus or boat during the holiday to access walks, holiday insurance

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Walking Profile

This independent walking 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 and steep ground. The paths are variable in their quality and nature. The paths are sometimes mountainous and challenging but the distances involved are moderate. A choice of walks allows you to vary the difficulty. Walking days average about 5 hours and the amount of ascent in the day varies between 200m and 700m. The walks allow for time to rest and take advantage of some of the interesting sites en route.

Day 1: Arrival

Welcome at Marseille train station or airport (supplement for transfer from airport) and transfer to your delightful guest house in Cassis

Day 2: La Ciotat - Cassis

Your day starts with a short trip to La Ciotat. Taxi transfer or shuttle buses and train. From here, you'll follow the cliff top all the way to Cassis with superb views and enjoyable walking. The walking trail rises to reach “La Grande Tête”, with amazing views of the cliffs of the Bec de l’Aigle. The high point of the cliffs rise to an amazing 399m above sea level. After a small descent the path rises over Cap Canaille, before descending back down to the lovely port of Cassis. Superb! The arrival in Cassis is spectacular. Overnight in Cassis. 5hrs walk   +/- 580 m           

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. 6hrs, 15km, +/- 750m  

Day 4: Calanques de Cassis

Walk direct from your guest house. You'll stay close to the water's edge as you explore the two beautiful inlets of Port Miou and Port Pin. Incredibly beautiful places and amazing to think that such a wild and stunning coastline is only a few miles from the heart of Marseille, France's second city. Your route will then climb the picturesque valley d'En-Vau. Afterwards you'll return to Cassis via the plateau du Mussuguieres and the Pas des Marmots. 4 hrs 30 walk   +/-450m    

Day 5: Mont de Luminy

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

Choice of further walks

Your walking guide will include other choices of walks, including a traverse from Morigou back to Cassis. This walk can be accessed (part of the year) by boat from Cassis. Alternatively from Gineste you can climb to the summit of Mont Carpiagne which at 646m in altitude has exceptional views across the Calanques National Park. There is also a longer superb circuit from Cassis which takes in the Estret ridge which dominates the eastern Calanques and the enormous Devenson cliffs.

Day 6: Departure

Holiday ends after breakfast. Transfer to Marseille train station.