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Discover Cassis and its Calanques in Provence
Top 5 must-see
in Cassis
A small fishing port nestled between rocky inlets and Cap Canaille (Europe’s highest sea cliff) near our campsite close to Cassis. You can admire its contrasting colours from the Route des Crêtes, which leads to La Ciotat. The small Cassis AOC is represented by 12 wine estates and is best known for its white wine (dry and fruity).
How to find us :
20 minutes from the campsite by car
Direct bus from Aubagne station
Our favorites ❤️
- Enjoy a pastis or a glass of Cassis white on the Port.
- Take the famous route des crêtes from Cassis to La Ciotat, via Cap Canaille. Then visit the Parc du Mugel in La Ciotat, at the foot of the Bec de l’Aigle. Breathtaking panoramas.
- Discover gorgonian sea fans and coral underwater at Castel Vieil in the heart of the Calanques.
- Stand Up Paddle excursion in the Calanque d’En Vau, from Cassis.
- Grande Mer beach in Cassis.
Cassis and its famous Calanques
A veritable Provencal fjord, the calanques of Cassis offer a breathtaking natural spectacle.
With white cliffs plunging into a turquoise sea, wild coves and steep paths, they’re ideal for hiking, swimming and kayaking!
A must-see jewel for visiting Cassis and experiencing Provence by nature.
Our tips for visiting
the Calanques de Cassis
The Parc National des Calanques, which stretches over the communes of Marseille, Cassis and La Ciotat, is Europe’s first land, sea and peri-urban park. These limestone cliffs plunging into the Mediterranean are the guardians of biodiversity, and promise beautiful hikes and excursions, dives into the underwater wealth and some 3,400 climbing routes. These include the calanques of Sormiou, En Vau, Sugiton, Port Pin, Devenson …
Hiking
In the calanques of Marseille and Cassis: the GR51 crosses the massif from east to west (see calanques13.com).
To discover the Calanques massif with a hiking or climbing guide, contact the Bureau des Guides des Calanques, which offers half-day and full-day outings.” www.guides-calanques.com
Climbing
Located 20-30 minutes from numerous climbing spots in the Calanques and the Massif de la Sainte Baume, this 3-star campsite near the Calanques is the ideal place to discover these unique cliffs and enjoy a variety of outdoor activities. Topo guides available at reception.
Our favorites ❤️
- Cap Canaille and its long routes overlooking the Calanques and the Bay of Cassis
- Sormiou‘s countless well-equipped long routes
- The Rocher des Goudes, in the evening to enjoy the sunset
By boat
To see the calanques from the Mediterranean:
- From Cassis, see www.calanquesdecassis.com for times and prices.
- From La Ciotat, see visite-calanques.fr.
- From Marseille, see croisieres-marseille-calanques.com.
By kayak or SUP
For diving, visit www.plongeephoceenne.com, cassis-calanques-plongee.com.
For kayak hire, visit www.kayakhorizon.com. Guide Mathieu Pala offers day or half-day excursions in the Calanques from the Cassis peninsula. An incredible experience!
To rent a kayak from Cassis without a guide, visit www.lokayakcassis.com or cassis-kayak.com.
Your campsite: an ideal base for visiting Cassis and the Calanques
Located close to the Calanques of Cassis, Youcamp Village is the starting point for sports and nature lovers. From your accommodation, explore the spectacular scenery of the Mediterranean coast and visit Marseille and Provence!
L’équipe du camping vous guide pour vous faire vivre des expériences sur mesure, entre randonnées, nautisme, baignades ou snorkeling.
The Youcamp experience
