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
Section A06 of the GR2013. From Martigues to Croix Sainte station (Martigues). A 7.1km route to discover the industrial landscape of Martigues.
  • Route :
    • Distance (km) : 7.1
    • Daily duration (minutes) : 90
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
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
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
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
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
This is stage 03 of the itinerary "In the footsteps of Marie-Madeleine" dedicated to Sainte-Marie-Madeleine. The circuit will make you travel to ...
  • Route :
    • Distance (km) : 19
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
Leaving from the Martigues Tourist Office, hop on your bike and cycle back to Marseille along a 58km itinerary that is suitable for cyclists but not ...
  • Route :
    • Distance (km) : 58
    • Daily duration (minutes) : 330