Provence Hiking - Hiking in the Turquoise Creeks of Cassis

DURATION 5 days/4 nights

PRICE FROM 1087 €

COLLECTION Hiking - Standard

DIFFICULTY

DESTINATION Provence

SEASONALITY This tour start February to June and From September to December

CATEGORY Walking tours France , Food and culinary tours , France food tours , Heritage tours , Adventure vacations for couples

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Highlights

Dreaming of visiting the creeks of Cassis? If you like hiking, or simply breathtaking scenery, the creeks of Cassis promise you a total change of scenery with its outstanding colors. Its sparkling white limestone cliffs plunge into the deep blue of the Mediterranean Sea, and offer a magical setting for hiking, diving and climbing. These dreamy landscapes are stretching from Marseille to Cassis. You can also take part in nautical activities such as kayaking.

To see

The genuine & charming village of Cassis, by the Med sea, Spectacular and dramatic coastal walking in the Calanques, A free day in Marseille city, Swimming opportunities during the walks, Local fish and seafood specialties

Gastronomy

Olive oil, Ratatouille, Bouillabaisse, Pissaladière, Tapenade

Wine

Château d'Esclans, Miraval Rosé, Bandol Rosé

Testimonials

« We very much enjoyed our self-guided cycling tour. We had great support and communication in the planning. Throughout our week everything went off as planned. Mark B. »

« This was my second experience with Discover France and had, again, an amazing time with my children. If you want to discover, on your own, little cities in France, this is what you have to do. Linda G. »

« Our first but certainly not our last trip to beautiful France! The routes were well laid out, the app worked well, the bikes were comfortable and the hotels were excellent. Ingrid A. »

« We truly had a glorious time and only have compliments for you and your company. Equipment, information, assistance, accommodation were faultless and Solène at Discovery France took care of us from the first e-mail of enquiry until the end of the cycle trip. We truly can’t wait for our next adventure with Discover France. Anna.V »

PROGRAM

Hotel version

Our hotels or B&B > provide amenities that are ideal for active vacations , located in easy walking distance to downtowns, restaurants and sightseeing. We prioritize family-owned , authentic accomodations over large chains. Standard : 3* or 4* hotels. If the hotel advertised on our website is full, we will book you in another establishment equivalent in category.

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Arrival in Cassis

You start your trip in Cassis. You will be able to settle into your hotel and enjoy the end of the day in this Mediterranean town where you can stroll around its beautiful port.

Accommodation : Hotel Royal Cottage*** - Cassis show

Included : phone not provided,mobile guidance application,roadbook,travelbook,orientation by phone with a local guide,bedroom and breakfast

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From Cassis LOOP around Calanque

For the first day of walking, we will take you by taxi to the top of Col de la Gardiole for the beginning of your hike. You will cross the scrubland and its typical flora of southern France. You will reach the first creek, Calanque d'En Vau, which will give you a splendid view of the Mediterranean Sea. The paths to reach the creeks are sometimes steep and sloping, and this is the case to reach the second creeks of Port-Pin. You will be able to have lunch at the seaside.

You will reach the last calanque of Port Miou and then head back to your hotel in Cassis.

Distance: 12km (8mi)

Elevation: 200m

Accommodation : Hotel Royal Cottage*** - Cassis show

Included : client transfer,bedroom and breakfast

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From cassis LOOP around La Ciotat

From your hotel, you will reach Cap Canaille, where you can admire the view of the Mediterranean Sea and the different creeks. You will take narrow and vertiginous paths. You will arrive in La Ciotat and its botanical garden or the Eden Theater, the oldest cinema in the world.

A taxi will then take you back to your hotel.

Distance : 12 Km (8 mi)

Elevation : 500 m

Accommodation : Hotel Royal Cottage*** - Cassis show

Included : taxi,client transfer,bedroom and breakfast

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Free Day in Marseille

Today, you will visit the Phocaean city, Marseille. You have two choices:

You can freely explore the city, with its Old Port, Notre Dame de la Garde; or take a hike to the Frioul Islands. You can take the ferry to get there.

Then you return to your hotel in Cassis.

Distance : 10 km (6.5mi)

Elevation : 10 m

Accommodation : Hotel Royal Cottage*** - Cassis show

Included : taxi,client transfer,bedroom and breakfast

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Departure from Cassis

End of your stay. After breakfast in your hotel, you will leave Cassis and the Mediterranean.

Included : breakfast

ARRIVALS & DEPARTURES

You arrive on your own to the village of Cassis.
We can arrange your transfer from Marseille, from Aix or from Cassis train centre : let us know !

End of your tour in Cassis after breakfast. Enjoy the beach and the quiet living of Cassis villageby the Med sea ...

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Included

ACCOMODATIONS

- 4 nights double occupancy with private facilities

MEALS

- 4 breakfasts

SUPPORT

- Road Book with detailed walking itineraries, including highlighted maps
- 1 road map of the region
- Guidance Application (phone not provided)
- 7/7 phone assistance

TRANSFER

- Day 2: transfer from Cassis to the beginning of your walk in the Calanques
- Day 3: transfer from La Ciotat to Cassis
- Day 4: transfer to Cassis station, to take the train to Marseille

Not included

- All lunches & dinners not noted-included in your itinerary
- Day in Marseille : Train tickets return Cassis/Marseille + Boat tickets to Chateau d'If & the frioul islands
- Entrance fees into museums, insurance, drinks
- Items of personal nature

Rates

Tour rates vary based on hotel availability and specific start date

PRICE FROM / PER PERSON

STANDARD HOTEL ACCOMODATION

Double occupancy *

1087 €

Single supplement **

550 €

Solo traveler ***

1973 €

* Please contact us for triple hotel rates. ** Traveling with a group. *** Traveling alone.

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Provence Hiking - Hiking in the Turquoise Creeks of Cassis

Highlights

To see

Gastronomy

Wine

Testimonials

PROGRAM

Arrival in Cassis

From Cassis LOOP around Calanque

From cassis LOOP around La Ciotat

Free Day in Marseille

Departure from Cassis

ARRIVALS & DEPARTURES

Details

Included

ACCOMODATIONS

MEALS

SUPPORT

TRANSFER

Not included

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Rates

Tour rates vary based on hotel availability and specific start date

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