The Parc national des Calanques is unique in Europe, combining land, sea and peri-urban areas. It is home to rare species such as Bonelli’s eagle, the great mother-of-pearl and the Posidonia meadow. Every off-trail step, every cigarette butt, every trampled leaf endangers this delicate balance.
Access regulations: Calanques and MassifsPreserving beauty, respecting the rules
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Summer regulations (1 June to 30 September)
- Advance booking required ONLY for access to the Sugiton cove in Marseille (the last two weekends in June, every day in July and August, and the first two weekends in September)
- Sormiou, Morgiou and Callelongue: Roads closed to motor traffic from the Easter holidays, initially at weekends, long weekends and public holidays, then every day from June to September
- Access to the Calanques National Park is restricted from 1 June to 30 September due to the risk of fire
Check access conditions on a daily basis:Map updated daily at 6pm for the following day
Map provided by the Bouches-du-Rhône Prefecture and Fréquence-Sud.fr
| Risk | Colour | Access on foot | Motorised access | Activities |
| Moderate | 🟢 Green | YES | YES | Free |
| Very high | 🔴 Red | NO | NO | Not allowed |
Also available on the
Mes Calanques Mobile Application
A few essential rules all year round
- Fires, barbecues and cigarettes strictly prohibited
- Bivouacs prohibited
- Bring back your rubbish, even biodegradable rubbish
- Keep your dog on a lead
- No drones without authorisation
- Stay on marked footpaths
Offenders are liable to a fine of up to €750.