Walks and hiking trails in Martigues

It takes 3 to 4 days to cover the 62 km walking trail, Grand Sentier de la Côte Bleue. The trail includes 17 internal circular itineraries from 2 to 12 km with different gradients. Most of the itineraries are accessible from railway stations:  Niolon, Ensuès le Redonne, Carry le Rouet, Sausset les Pins and La Couronne.

The 90 km walking trail, Sentier Entre Mer et Etang, overlooks the Mediterranean surrounded by hills and the banks of Étang de Berre, on the outskirts of the Camargue. It links three communes: Martigues, Port de Bouc and St Mitre les Remparts. The trail includes 8 internal circular walks from 4 to 14 km with different gradients.

The diversity of trails satisfies all types of walkers, from families to serious hikers.

Pedestrian sports Hiking itinerary
Martigues
A wellness walk by the sea. Located on the coast between Carro and Les Laurons, this 1.5 km long and 3 m wide path is passable.
  • Route :
    • Distance (km) : 1.5
    • Daily duration (minutes) : 45
  • Offers tailored to specific clienteles :
    • Children
Pedestrian sports Hiking itinerary
Martigues
During this hike, you will discover several bunkers with multiple uses, at the same time ammunition depot, observation post or location of artillery pieces and several casemates.
  • Route :
    • Distance (km) : 10.5
    • Daily duration (minutes) : 180
The Grand Parc de Figuerolles de Martigues is a large area of 130ha. Several courses have been developed from 3km to 7km for families.
  • Route :
    • Distance (km) : 7
    • Daily duration (minutes) : 90
Pedestrian sports Hiking itinerary
Martigues
The greenway serves the Lavéra station towards the city center of Martigues. Over 2 km, you can choose to come to Martigues by train (via the Côte Bleue train (TER 07 between ...
  • Route :
    • Distance (km) : 2
Sport Cycling sports Cycle tourism route Cycle sports
Cycle to Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône in the Camargue from Martigues via a suitable but unmarked route.
  • Route :
    • Distance (km) : 47
    • Daily duration (minutes) : 210
Martigues is a city surrounded by water that was its main wealth for many years many centuries but this water is salty. This city consists of three ...
  • Route :
    • Distance (km) : 14
    • Daily duration (minutes) : 360
Martigues
Half-day route by car between Martigues and Marseille "L'Estaque" crossing the Blue Coast, the beaches of Carro and La Couronne, the ports of Carry-le-Rouet, Sausset, or a detour ...
  • Route :
    • Distance (km) : 38
    • Daily duration (minutes) : 240
Pedestrian sports Hiking itinerary
Martigues
It is easy to reach the Croix-Sainte district on foot or by bike from Martigues city center. Via Avenue Urdy Milou from the Town Hall, you will enjoy a long-standing industrial ...
  • Route :
    • Distance (km) : 2.2
    • Daily duration (minutes) : 30
Between hiking and pilgrimage, discover major places and sites of Christianity as well as the exceptional landscapes that the saint crossed during her...
  • Route :
    • Distance (km) : 46.5
Pedestrian sports Hiking itinerary
Martigues
Between the Mediterranean and Etang de Berre, on the western edge of the Nerthe massif, lies the terroir of Venice Provençale.
  • Route :
    • Distance (km) : 11
    • Daily duration (minutes) : 150