Easy
Parc national des Calanques (cœur) · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Distance
- 1.7 km / 1.0 mi
- Elevation gain
- 37 m
- Typical duration
- 24 min
- Waymarked route
Loop Trails near Marseille
There are 33 hikes near Marseille in our database that fit. They average 5.9 km and 133 m (436 ft) of ascent, with the longest running to 14.5 km.
That is 20 percent of the 169 routes we map near Marseille. They are shorter than the local average, 5.9 km against 8.5 km, which is what makes this a practical shortlist for a half day.
Circular routes: park once, finish where you started, and never walk the same section twice. Most of these are on the gentler end, which makes the list a good starting point if you are new to the area. A good share of them are loops, so you can park once and finish where you started.
Trails
Moderate
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France
- Distance
- 12.4 km / 7.7 mi
- Elevation gain
- 273 m
- Typical duration
- 2 hr 59 min
- Coastal
- Forest
- Panoramic viewpoint
Easy
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France
- Distance
- 5.5 km / 3.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 121 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 20 min
- Coastal
- Castle and ruins
- Waymarked route
Easy
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France
- Distance
- 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 93 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 1 min
- Coastal
- Castle and ruins
- Waymarked route
Moderate
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France
- Distance
- 9.2 km / 5.7 mi
- Elevation gain
- 201 m
- Typical duration
- 2 hr 12 min
- Coastal
- Forest
- Waymarked route
Easy
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France
- Distance
- 6.5 km / 4.0 mi
- Elevation gain
- 143 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 34 min
- Coastal
- Forest
- Waymarked route
Easy
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France
- Distance
- 3.6 km / 2.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 80 m
- Typical duration
- 53 min
- Coastal
- Forest
- Waymarked route
Easy
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France
- Distance
- 6.0 km / 3.7 mi
- Elevation gain
- 131 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 26 min
- Coastal
- Waymarked route
Moderate
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France
- Distance
- 13.1 km / 8.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 288 m
- Typical duration
- 3 hr 9 min
- Coastal
- Waymarked route
Easy
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France
- Distance
- 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
- Elevation gain
- 25 m
- Typical duration
- 17 min
- Coastal
- Waymarked route
Easy
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France
- Distance
- 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 56 m
- Typical duration
- 37 min
- Coastal
- Waymarked route
Moderate
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France
- Distance
- 9.3 km / 5.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 204 m
- Typical duration
- 2 hr 14 min
- Coastal
- Waymarked route
Moderate
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France
- Distance
- 13.9 km / 8.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 306 m
- Typical duration
- 3 hr 21 min
- Coastal
- Waymarked route
Easy
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France
- Distance
- 6.1 km / 3.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 133 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 28 min
- Coastal
- Waymarked route
Moderate
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France
- Distance
- 12.3 km / 7.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 270 m
- Typical duration
- 2 hr 58 min
- Coastal
- Waymarked route
Moderate
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France
- Distance
- 13.3 km / 8.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 293 m
- Typical duration
- 3 hr 13 min
- Coastal
- Waymarked route
Easy
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France
- Distance
- 4.9 km / 3.0 mi
- Elevation gain
- 107 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 11 min
- Coastal
- Waymarked route
Easy
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France
- Distance
- 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 92 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr
- Coastal
- Waymarked route
Easy
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France
- Distance
- 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 82 m
- Typical duration
- 54 min
- Coastal
- Waymarked route
Easy
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France
- Distance
- 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 180 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 13 min
- Coastal
- Waymarked route
Easy
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France
- Distance
- 1.6 km / 1.0 mi
- Elevation gain
- 35 m
- Typical duration
- 23 min
- Coastal
- Waymarked route
Moderate
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France
- Distance
- 6.6 km / 4.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 145 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 35 min
- Coastal
- Waymarked route
Moderate
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France
- Distance
- 14.5 km / 9.0 mi
- Elevation gain
- 319 m
- Typical duration
- 3 hr 30 min
- Coastal
- Waymarked route
Easy
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France
- Distance
- 2.8 km / 1.7 mi
- Elevation gain
- 61 m
- Typical duration
- 40 min
- Coastal
- Forest
Easy
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France
- Distance
- 5.7 km / 3.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 126 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 23 min
- Coastal
Easy
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France
- Distance
- 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
- Elevation gain
- 96 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 3 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France
- Distance
- 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
- Elevation gain
- 110 m
- Typical duration
- 48 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France
- Distance
- 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 29 m
- Typical duration
- 19 min
- Forest
Easy
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France
- Distance
- 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 85 m
- Typical duration
- 56 min
Easy
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France
- Distance
- 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 86 m
- Typical duration
- 56 min
Easy
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France
- Distance
- 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 28 m
- Typical duration
- 18 min
Moderate
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France
- Distance
- 6.7 km / 4.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 147 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 37 min
Easy
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France
- Distance
- 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 12 m
- Typical duration
- 8 min
The shortlist, side by side
The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time | Difficulty | Best season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petit PrinceParc national des Calanques (cœur) | 1.7 km | 37 m | 24 min | Easy | April to October |
| Le balcon du CaderaouProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur | 12.4 km | 273 m | 2 hr 59 min | Moderate | April to October |
| Boucle du Château de NersProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur | 5.5 km | 121 m | 1 hr 20 min | Easy | April to October |
| Le fort de NiolonProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur | 4.2 km | 93 m | 1 hr 1 min | Easy | April to October |
| La randonnée des amisProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur | 9.2 km | 201 m | 2 hr 12 min | Moderate | April to October |
| Les Tours GrosProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur | 6.5 km | 143 m | 1 hr 34 min | Easy | April to October |
| Les moulinsProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur | 3.6 km | 80 m | 53 min | Easy | April to October |
| Boucle de FiguerollesProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur | 6.0 km | 131 m | 1 hr 26 min | Easy | April to October |
| Boucle des Grands UbacsProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur | 13.1 km | 288 m | 3 hr 9 min | Moderate | April to October |
| Chemin des CèdresProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur | 1.1 km | 25 m | 17 min | Easy | April to October |
If you only have time for one, start with Petit Prince, Le balcon du Caderaou, Les moulins. Those are the routes people come back to. Every route on this page links through to a full guide with the map, elevation profile, seasonal advice and what to bring.
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