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
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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
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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
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
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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
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
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
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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
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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
Pedestrian sports Hiking itinerary
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