View of Cassis – Bau de la Saoupe loop from Cassis
View of Cassis – Bau de la Saoupe loop from Cassis
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View of Cassis – Bau de la Saoupe loop from Cassis
02:25
25.1km
680m
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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: June 23, 2026
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Parc national des Calanques (cœur)
Parc national des Calanques (aire d'adhésion)
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Start point
Train Station
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2.82 km
🍷 Vignôble Domaine du Paternel
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The Santini family mainly produces white in AOC Cassis, rosé in Côtes-de-Provence appellation and red in AOC Bandol.
👨👩👧👦 A family spirit!
Catherine, Jeanne and Antoine Santini, three brothers and sisters, became owners of the place called “La ferme du Paternel” in 1943.
Jean-Pierre Santini, his nephew, joined him in 1962. Under his leadership, the vineyard extended from ten to twenty hectares after the clearing of the hill and the recultivation of the old terraces. Today, more than 130 terraces are operated by the estate.
At Domaine du Paternel, the harvest lasts from the end of August to the end of September.
This is the time it takes to pick the different grape varieties from the vineyard at perfect maturity.
Source: domainedupaternel.com/fr
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View of Cassis
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ℹ️ Trolib (history of Cassis) - Le Pas de la Colle
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🗿 The origins...
Cassis has been inhabited since prehistoric times! The underwater Cosquer Cave and the rock shelters around the village bear witness to this. The connection between man and this territory has never been severed since.
⛰️ The Celto-Ligurians
As early as the 3rd century BC, the Celto-Ligurians settled in the region. They built fortified villages (oppida) on the hills. They traded with the Greeks of Massalia, attracted by the local riches: coral, sheltered coves, etc. Vines and olive trees may have already appeared, but the mystery remains!
🏛️ The Roman period
In the 1st century BC, Cassis became a bustling town. Fishing and trade took place there, and above all, the famous Cassis stone, used in construction, began to be mined. The ancient port, mentioned under the name of Carsicis Portus, bears witness to a true maritime life.
⚔️ From the withdrawal of the lords
Between the 5th and 10th centuries, invasions forced the inhabitants to leave the port and take refuge in a castrum, a fortified village on the hills. In 1223, Cassis came under the control of the lords of Baux de Provence.
⛪ The time of the bishops
In the 15th century, Cassis joined the County of Provence. King René then entrusted the city to the bishops of Marseille, who retained control of it until the Revolution. The crozier on the city's coat of arms still recalls this era.
⚓ Port, trades, and expansion
From the 18th century onward, Cassis opened up around its port. Cod, coral, olive oil (thanks to the famous scourtins), stone are all cultivated here... and vines are increasingly common.
🍇 From wine to tourism
In the 20th century, the old industries declined. Cassis wine gained in renown (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée in 1936!), and tourism became essential.
🌞 Today
Cassis seduces with its colorful alleyways, shaded squares, fountains, bowling greens... and its gentle way of life between the sea, cliffs, and vineyards. A village steeped in history, nature, and the Provençal art of living 🌊🍷🌿
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7.12 km
Route des Cretes above Cassis
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Spanish Cave
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18.5 km
Gravel Path Along the A50, Parc National des Calanques
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19.3 km
Bau de la Saoupe
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25.1 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
13.2 km
11.4 km
242 m
208 m
Surfaces
12.5 km
8.74 km
3.85 km
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (330 m)
Lowest point (20 m)
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