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.

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
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) : 6
    • Daily duration (minutes) : 180
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
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
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 ...
  • Route :
    • Distance (km) : 2
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
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
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
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
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