Sugiton Needle – Sugiton Cove loop from 9th Arrondissement

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France

Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

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Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Sugiton Needle – Sugiton Cove loop from 9th Arrondissement

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Sugiton Needle – Sugiton Cove loop from 9th Arrondissement

05:34

15.0km

640m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 4.55 km for 3 m

After 4.81 km for 6 m

After 6.65 km for 560 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.01 km

Viewpoint

3.51 km

Sugiton Needle

Highlight • Other

Magnificent Calangue de Sugiton, beautiful bathing place

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4.36 km

Beautiful swimming area, which can either be reached via adventurous trails, or via a direct, easier hiking trail. But walking is hip either way. You can park at the university, which is also easily accessible to the public

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4.58 km

View of the Sugiton Calanque

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Be careful of a dizzying passage!

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5.86 km

Morgiou Cove

Highlight • Canyon

At the end of the 19th century, the port of Morgiou was the main fishing port between Cassis and Marseille, counting then 38 professional fishermen. Today, it is a peaceful and beautiful little cove. You will also find a bar there.

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6.78 km

Col du Renard

Mountain Pass

7.14 km

On the Morgiou Ridges

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

It is a balcony path, which offers unique views of the creeks. We really take the eyes. Take your time between the Cancéou and the Col du Renard: in one direction or the other, it's steep!

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8.95 km

Towards the aiguille de Sormiou

Highlight • Lake

Not always easy trail but the views are incredible

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9.42 km

Small secondary cove of Sormiou

Highlight • River

You have to go around the creeks to really enjoy them

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10.4 km

Beautiful descent to Sormiou

Highlight • Trail

As the sandy beach is extremely crowded in high season, it is advisable to walk a few metres further. There are further bathing opportunities at a small boat dock or at the rocks in between, where you can easily get into the water without it being overcrowded and enjoy the great, super clear water.

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12.7 km

Col de Morgiou

Mountain Pass

15.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.30 km

5.75 km

1.14 km

436 m

131 m

120 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.35 km

3.28 km

3.13 km

2.50 km

924 m

555 m

151 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

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Weather

Saturday 10 October

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Comments

September 18, 2026,3 Calanques Tour - Sormiou-Morgiou-Sugiton

Unfortunately my mobile went dead with the battery. Finally it took us 16,1 km to return to our car. The tour is wonderful but 3 sections are critical, if you are not a trained climber. Enjoy!

October 23, 2021,3 calanques Sugiton Morgiou Sormiou

Hike from the terminus of bus 21 (Luminy university) and arrival at the terminus of bus 22 (Les Baumettes). If you take a solo bus ticket: remember to top it up at Luminy (there is no terminal at the Baumettes terminus).
Sometimes aerial hikes, bring good shoes and good physical condition.

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May 28, 2022,Calanques Marseille

Today we leave the city for the Calanques National Park near Marseille - in English "bays", I think cliffs would be more appropriate. The calanques are closed in mid summer due to the risk of forest fires, lucky for us to be here in spring. We start our journey with tram 3 and bus B1. The ticket is inexpensive, single …

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September 2, 2025,Calanques de Marseille

This tour contains very steep climbs and slippery passages. Only attend the tour with experience and sufficient hiking gear. You will be rewarded with a beautiful hike and amazing beaches to swim.