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
The Entre mer et Étang trail, open to the Mediterranean Sea, bordered by the hills and the banks of the Étang de Berre, at the gateway to the Camargue, is 38 km long.
  • Route :
    • Distance (km) : 36.59
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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
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