Calanques National Park Hike: En Vau, Port Miou, Port Pin
Fabrice, an UIMLA Mountai Leader, takes you on a great day hike in the beautiful Calanques National Park, near Marseille, hiking along the stunning calanques of En Vau, Port Miou and Port Pin.
Private
Alps
2 Days
Jan - May, Sep - Dec
Intermediate
Intermediate
Highlights
- Discover some of the most stunning landscapes on the Mediterranean Sea
- Hike along the amazing crystal clear blue sea in the Calanques
- Discover the special flora, geology and history of the Calanques National Park
Description
The Calanques National Park has one of the most impressive sea landscapes you can ever find. It’s near Marseille, in the south of France. The National Park was created recently, in 2012. I invite you to join me on this great 2-day hike and discover this beautiful destination.
Calanques are like very deep fjords, but all composed of white limestone cliffs diving in crystal clear blue water. The En Vau Calanque is a very deep calanque and one of the most famous to discover. We will hike to Port Pin and Port Miou on our way to En Vau - so, you'll be able to enjoy the view of three calanques!
Colors and views are stunning. There is a very special flora and geology here, and many local stories of the local human history about fishermen, climbers and people living in the tiny houses right on the beach.
The Calanques is a whole world with its own special climate, landscapes, and unique way of life. You can also enjoy the charming city of Cassis and its little port after the hike.
Send me a request if you’d like to discover the stunning landscapes of the Calanques National Park. I will be happy to guide you around this amazing area in France.
Price includes
- Guiding fee
Price details
- The price includes guiding fee, a little snack and parking in Cassis, if necessary, depending on the date you come, usually free from October to April. Picnic (optional) is not included in the price. // Price per person for a Group from 8 to 10 people: 30 EUR
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Check List: Light walking boots. Micro fleece mountain t-shirts, if possible avoid cotton t-shirts. Cap. Water bottle (1 liter/pers). Sun protection, eye protection.
For bigger groups, please contact me for conditions and prices.
About the guide
Fabrice
4.9
(56)
Mountain Leader
I am a hiking guide (International Mountain Leader) who has been working all over France (including Provence and the Alps), Italy and Portugal since 2001. I speak fluent English due to my frequent trips to Taos Ski Valley (in New Mexico, USA where my family runs a great hotel and ski school), and my hiking trips in the American Southwest.
I live mainly in Nice (French Riviera), but I also move all over the Alps working in different alpine valleys. I often visit Martinique (French Caribbean island), where I enjoy rainforest and tropical hikes.
When I´m not guiding, I also work as a photographer, and like to climb, ski, play tennis, or kitesurf in my spare time. Additionally, I really enjoy botany and history.
I can guide you for a half day or for as many days as you like. I´ll take you to discover my favourite French Riviera alpine region, and the wild and large Mercantour National Park (counting 8 different valleys) near Nice, Monte Carlo and Cannes.
In my region we can enjoy the Mediterranean landscape at sea level. As we move into higher altitudes, we will discover alpine lakes, larch or pine forests, orchids and alpine flowers, open meadows, spectacular medieval perched villages and old baroque chapels and churches, with great historic value.
We can also discover the hiking hotspots in Provence such as Calanques National Park, Verdon gorges, Sainte Victoire and the Var region, with Saint Tropez a particular highlight.
I also love to hike in Italy in the very famous world heritage Cinque Terre (the amazing national park of the "Five Lands"), or in Liguria near San Remo.
And finally, I always enjoy taking my guests to the northern Alps: to Chamonix and Mont Blanc´s amazingly large panoramas or to the great Vanoise National Park, the largest in the heart of French Alps.
Languages
French | English
Certificates
UIMLA
What people are saying about Fabrice
Thanks to our guide Fabrice for leading us on a hike through such a beautiful mountain. His professional explanations and guidance helped us better understand this national park and its various wildlife and plants. It was a truly wonderful experience and absolutely worth joining Fabrice on this nature journey.
Ljuba
Sarah was very nice and helpful. We had one of the hikers that needed an extra help and she recognized it, helped her and rearranged the trip to accommodate the struggling hiker.
Martin
Fabrice did a great job customizing the trip to our skill level and our requests.
Desiree
Zach
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