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.

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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
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Martigues
The Plaine de Carro botanical path is intended for original and educational walks to discover all the natural beauty of the Côte Bleue.
  • Route :
    • Distance (km) : 4
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
Martigues
Between the Mediterranean and Etang de Berre, on the western borders of the Nerthe massif, lies the terroir of Venice Provençale.
  • Route :
    • Distance (km) : 19
    • Daily duration (minutes) : 270
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Martigues
Surprising mineral case nestled in the heart of the Côte Bleue. This tourist loop invites you to discover a bend of a major front on the blue of the Mediterranean.
  • Route :
    • Distance (km) : 12
    • Daily duration (minutes) : 180
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
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Martigues
This trail will allow you to discover the tremendous diversity of marine and terrestrial vegetation. You too will fall in love with this deluge of colors and scents.
  • Route :
    • Distance (km) : 5.7
    • Daily duration (minutes) : 180
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
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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
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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