This is the main walk of the Marseilleveyre massif on the south edge of Marseille. The Parc national des Calanques rates the Campagne Pastre to Callelongue route difficult at 6.5 km one way, about 2 hours 45 minutes, with about 430 m of climb; it is not a loop. The start is the Montredon-Pastre stop of bus line 19, and the walk ends in the hamlet of Callelongue, where the final stretch is road. The Marseille tourist office also lists a longer hike from Campagne Pastre over the summit of Marseilleveyre to Samena and Madrague de Montredon. The massif is open and exposed, with little shade, and is subject to closure on fire-risk days between 1 June and 30 September.
| Distance | 6.5 km one way (park sheet) |
|---|---|
| Duration | About 2 hours 45 minutes |
| Difficulty | challenging |
| Trailhead | RTM bus 19 to Montredon-Pastre (park sheet); confirm at rtm.fr |
| Best season | October to May |
| Address | Starting point: Montredon-Pastre bus stop (line 19), 13008 Marseille, France; finish at Callelongue, 13008 Marseille |
Trail facts
- Trail area
- Montredon, Marseilleveyre massif to Callelongue, 8th arrondissement, Marseille
What to bring
Hiking shoes, 2 litres of water, hat, windproof layer
Location
Starting point: Montredon-Pastre bus stop (line 19), 13008 Marseille, France; finish at Callelongue, 13008 Marseille
43.2112, 5.3523 View on map
Highlights
- Ridge views over the sea
- Wild scrub and limestone landscape
- Ends at the hamlet of Callelongue
Tips for visiting
- Take RTM bus 19 to Montredon-Pastre and confirm the timetable at rtm.fr.
- Plan the return from Callelongue by bus or on foot along the road.
- Carry 2 litres of water; there is no shade or water on the ridge.
- Check the prefecture fire map the evening before in June-September.
When to visit
October to May.
Accessibility
Not accessible; stony climbs.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take?
The park sheet gives 6.5 km one way, about 2 hours 45 minutes, with about 430 m of climb.
How is the start reached?
By bus 19 to the Montredon-Pastre stop.
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Montredon to Callelongue via Pastre (Marseilleveyre Massif)
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