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 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 ...
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    • Distance (km) : 2
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
The 62 km long Grand Sentier de la Côte Bleue can be covered in 3 to 4 days of walking. From station to station, explore the hiking trails located on the Mediterranean coast. From...
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    • Distance (km) : 62
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.
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    • Distance (km) : 4
    • Daily duration (minutes) : 90
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
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
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
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 ...
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    • Distance (km) : 2.2
    • Daily duration (minutes) : 30
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