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Sentier du Cap Canaille
France's highest sea cliffs
Sentier du Cap Canaille is a 6.7 km one-way trail with 519 m of elevation gain, taking 3 h 45 min of walking without stops. Difficulty: moderate (MIDE 3 out of 5).
- Distance
- 6.7 km
- Elevation gain
- 519 m
- Elevation loss
- 570 m
- Walking time
- 3 h 45 min (without stops)
- Difficulty
- Moderate · MIDE 3/5
- Type
- One-way
- Max / min altitude
- 385 / 151 m
- Max gradient
- 41 %
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Sentier du Cap Canaille take?
3 h 45 min of walking without stops (DIN 33466, from distance and elevation). Allow a little more for breaks and photos.
Is Sentier du Cap Canaille difficult?
Its difficulty is moderate: MIDE 3 out of 5, with 519 m of total ascent and a maximum gradient of 41%.
Is Sentier du Cap Canaille a loop?
No, it's one-way: you either walk back the same way or arrange transport at the end.
Where is Sentier du Cap Canaille?
Near Marseille (France). This page has directions to the start and the GPX for your phone, watch or GPS.
What other trails are there near Marseille?
Sentier des Douaniers (4.9 km · +176 m · 1 h 45 min · Easy), De Castellane à la Bonne Mère par les Traviolles (1.6 km · +0 m · 30 min · Very easy) and Sentier des Douaniers (3.3 km · +139 m · 1 h 15 min · Easy).
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Waymarked trail. Route © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); elevation computed with a 90 m elevation model, so the figures are approximate (±10%). Check the trail conditions and the forecast before you set off. OpenStreetMap · Data checked on 22 Sep 2026