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In 2026, our PACA destinations are considered an absolute reference for lovers of nature and comfort. If you are looking to discover the most beautiful calanques of Marseille from a luxury campsite, get ready for a unique experience! Fresh air, azure blue sea and moments of relaxation come together in a high-end establishment. Between Marseille and Cassis, the Calanques National Park immerses you in a setting of spectacular cliffs and secret beaches. And at the end of the day, you find all the comfort of premium accommodation with a swimming pool, spa and other exclusive services.
PACA destination: nature, turquoise sea, high-end comfort.
Premium accommodation: air-conditioned mobile homes, chalets, swimming pools, spa, terraces/jacuzzi.
Activities and services: sports, yoga, kids’ clubs, themed evenings, restaurants, Wi-Fi, bike rental.
Highlight hikes:
Rules of the National Park Calanques: vehicle restrictions, fire prevention, reservations for certain calanques.
Our campsites in Cassis/Bandol and our other establishments in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur promise unforgettable holidays, combining the setting of the calanques with 4 and 5 star facilities.
By choosing a campsite close to the most beautiful calanques of Marseille, you stay at the heart of an exceptional natural heritage in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region. You will also enjoy two different atmospheres. In Cassis, a small colourful port in Provence, you will savour the Mediterranean authenticity. In Marseille, capital of the Bouches-du-Rhône, you will feel the rhythm of the Vieux-Port and the markets.
You can alternate beach days, city strolls and boat trips or hikes to the calanques. It is this mix of wild nature and living culture that will make your stay in the south of France so rich.
For your 2026 holiday in the Bouches-du-Rhône, the best campsites near the calanques of Marseille generally offer pitches and accommodation just a stone’s throw from the coast, giving quick access to the beaches and calanques trails. They may also offer:
Your holiday in Provence then takes on a whole new dimension with our establishments: waking up facing the cliffs, dinners under the pines, starry nights lulled by the song of the cicadas. However, it would be a shame to spend a stay in the south of France without enjoying breathtaking hikes. Discover everything you need to know about the trails in the most beautiful calanques of Marseille from your campsite!
Discover our top 3 of the most beautiful hikes in the calanques of Marseille! Each trail leads you to a spot with its own character.
This is a trail to the most beautiful of the calanques of Marseille. The access is demanding, but what a reward! A pebble beach surrounded by cliffs and incredibly turquoise water await you!
The hike starts at the terminus of the Centre-ville/Port-Miou shuttle and follows the GR and the green trail through the Port-Miou calanque, then climbs gradually before turning onto a path on the left leading to the Port-Pin calanque, where you need to watch out for slippery rocks. The route then continues via the Portalet and the red trail to the En-Vau calanque, before returning by the same way.
Distance: 7.8 km; duration: 3 h; elevation gain: 360 m, difficulty level: difficult.
This loop starts at the Luminy campus and follows a shaded trail marked in yellow up to the Sugiton pass. From there, the red trail leads to the viewpoint with spectacular panoramic views, before descending to the Sugiton calanque via the red trail.
Distance: 3.2 km; total duration: 2h15; elevation gain: 83 m, difficulty level: moderate.
The hike to the Sormiou calanque, reachable from the terminus of the RTM line 22 or the Baumettes car park, crosses the Baumettes park before reaching the pass. The descent gradually reveals this beautiful calanque of Marseille and its golden sand beach, framed by steep cliffs.
Distance: 2.1 km; duration: 45 minutes; elevation gain: 80 m; difficulty level: moderate.
Your holiday at a campsite next to the most beautiful calanques of Marseille places you at the heart of a fragile ecosystem. The Calanques National Park covers over 8,500 hectares of land and 43,500 hectares of sea. To preserve all this beauty, please respect the regulations in force:
Tip: we recommend that you check before your hike via the app Mes Calanques, or on 0811 20 13 13.
Enjoy secret beaches, spectacular hikes and services worthy of the finest hotels on the Mediterranean. Book your stay at one of our campsites near the calanques of Marseille, then walk, swim and savour every moment in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur.
