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GR 51 · Local trail
Sentier des Douaniers
Classic coastal path past coves and cliffs
Sentier des Douaniers is a 4.9 km one-way trail with 176 m of elevation gain, taking 1 h 45 min of walking without stops. Difficulty: easy (MIDE 2 out of 5). It runs from Niolon to Méjean.
- Distance
- 4.9 km
- Elevation gain
- 176 m
- Elevation loss
- 229 m
- Walking time
- 1 h 45 min (without stops)
- Difficulty
- Easy · MIDE 2/5
- Type
- One-way
- Max / min altitude
- 101 / 0 m
- Max gradient
- 24 %
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Sentier des Douaniers take?
1 h 45 min of walking without stops (DIN 33466, from distance and elevation). Allow a little more for breaks and photos.
Is Sentier des Douaniers difficult?
Its difficulty is easy: MIDE 2 out of 5, with 176 m of total ascent and a maximum gradient of 24%.
Is Sentier des Douaniers a loop?
No, it's one-way: it runs from Niolon to Méjean, so you either walk back the same way or arrange transport at the end.
Where is Sentier des Douaniers?
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 du Cap Canaille (6.7 km · +519 m · 3 h 45 min · Moderate), 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