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.

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
Combine several greenways in one circuit to enjoy the different landscapes of La Côte Bleue.
  • Route :
    • Distance (km) : 3.3
    • Daily duration (minutes) : 35
  • Offers tailored to specific clienteles :
    • Children
Sport Cycling sports Cycle tourism route Cycle sports
Starting from the city centre of Martigues, alternate between greenway and road towards the Côte Bleue for 13km by bike.
  • Route :
    • Distance (km) : 13
    • Daily duration (minutes) : 330
Pedestrian sports Hiking itinerary
Martigues
Over a distance of 24 km 500, the Cap Couronne loop located in the southern part of the town of Martigues, will make you discover an exceptional natural and historical heritage.
  • Route :
    • Distance (km) : 24.5
    • Daily duration (minutes) : 360
This is stage 04 of the itinerary "In the footsteps of Marie-Madeleine" dedicated to Sainte-Marie-Madeleine. The circuit will take you on a journey to...
  • Route :
    • Distance (km) : 27.5
    • Daily duration (minutes) : 540
Pedestrian sports Hiking itinerary
Martigues
Nature is often very beautiful here and the farm animals can be seen very closely. What magic to see the gaze of children resting, sometimes for the first time, on curious, ...
  • Route :
    • Distance (km) : 6
    • Daily duration (minutes) : 150
Pedestrian sports Hiking itinerary
Martigues
The coastal path presents natural spaces of exceptional ecological diversity and landscape quality.
  • Route :
    • Distance (km) : 13
    • Daily duration (minutes) : 180
  • Offers tailored to specific clienteles :
    • Children
Martigues
Section A07 of the GR2013. From Gare de Croix Sainte (Martigues) to Port de Bouc. A 3.7km route to discover a natural and industrial landscape.
  • Route :
    • Distance (km) : 3.7
    • Daily duration (minutes) : 90
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) : 4
    • Daily duration (minutes) : 90
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