Bike trip to sormiou
Starting from 48 € per person
Discounted rate for groups of 4 people or more
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Guided Tour
A professional and english speaking guide per group of 3 to 12 people.
Don’t need a guide ! : book here for self guided tour.
All year long
This tour can be done all year round. From spring until autumn, swimming breaks will be appreciated
Electric moutain bikes
We have a fleet of 30 very recent electric mountain or trekking bikes . For all sizes. From 135cm. The bikes are equipped with Bosch Performance or CX motors.
Difficulty level
Tour accessible to anyone who knows how to ride a bike on hilly terrain measuring more than 135cm.
The Calanques
This excursion takes place almost exclusively in the Calanques massif, on forest tracks (DFCI) and small roads. We descend to the Calanque de Sormiou to enjoy the surroundings. The landscape is unique with its transparent waters, white limestone cliffs, pine forests, and scrubland.”
What to expect ?
This route leads us straight to the Calanque de Sormiou, surely one of the most beautiful and emblematic ones with its fine sandy beach and typical cabins. A change of scenery guaranteed.
SUMMARY
The Sormiou Ride, as its name suggests, takes us from the Port de la Pointe Rouge to the Sormiou calanque along a wooded route, almost entirely away from traffic. It’s an outing accessible to a wide audience due to its short length and few technical sections. However, there are steep climbs where electric assistance proves essential. Therefore, basic cycling skills and knowledge of bicycle gears are necessary.
The arrival at the Col de Sormiou is always a moment of amazement, even for us who come here every day, given the impressive and unique panorama it offers.
Once at the bottom of the calanque in Sormiou, the place is ideal for relaxation, swimming, and snorkeling. We take long breaks here before returning via an easy route to our starting point.
IncluDED
- Bilingual guide
- Very recent electric mountain bike
- Small group guaranteed (maximum 12 people)
- Photo/swimming breaks
Technical sheet
Duration
The tour lasts about 3h30 to 5h. We make frequent stops to take photos, talk about the places we’ve visited steeped in history, and take a swim.
Difficulty level
Tour accessible to the most of people in regular shape. We use electric mountain or trekking bikes with Bosch motors. The route consists of cycle paths, small roads, forest paths.
On site
- We can keep your belongings during the outing.
- We sell fresh drinks. You can also fill your bottle wih water for free.
- Several snacks and restaurants open year-round are located nearby
- Nautical activities and Pointe Rouge beach 50 m away.
What to expect
The Calanques National Park is an incredibly beautiful region with diverse landscapes and a unique cultural heritage. Located in the south of France and stretching over 20 km of coastline between Marseille and Cassis, it is the only European national park that encompasses terrestrial, marine, and urban areas.
1 Pointe Rouge – EVTT Provence
Our shop is unique, located in a garage right next to Pointe Rouge beach. Here, you’ll find a wide range of services (restaurants, snacks, supermarkets, bars, ice cream parlors), a sandy beach, and numerous water activities (paddleboarding, kayaking, rowing, windsurfing, etc.). From spring to autumn, you can also reach us by public boat from downtown Marseille.
2 Parc Pastré
We quickly leave the roads of Marseille to reach Parc Pastré, its famous castle, and its beautiful pine forest. A first hill conquered with the help of electric assistance provides a beautiful panorama of the city of Marseille up to L’Estaque and the Friou Islands. We then exit this beautiful preserved park to reach our destination.
3 Calanque de Sormiou
Sormiou is the largest calanque in the National Park. Arriving from above provides a breathtaking view. From spring to autumn, we descend to the sandy beach for a swim. A must-see! The rest of the year, we take a different but equally enjoyable route to discover other paths. We descend to Sormiou or Morgiou depending on the group’s level, the crowd, and weather conditions.
4 Belvédère de Sormiou
Once we finish our break at the Calanque de Sormiou, we ascend to the ridge overlooking it to follow a balcony route. A wide panorama unfolds before us, showcasing Sormiou, the Anse de la Triperie where the Cosquer Cave is located, the Riou Island, and in the distance, Cap Sicié. This unique viewpoint provides an opportunity for some historical explanations about this historically rich location and a well-deserved photo session.
5 Traversée des quartiers Suds
A pleasant route, mainly on forest tracks and then a cycle path, brings us back to our starting point at Pointe Rouge. Here, you’ll find everything to quench your thirst, satisfy your hunger, or indulge in a return to the beach.
Important informations
To bring
- Closed and comfortable shoes
- Comfortable clothes
- Swimsuit recommended from the end of May to October
- Sunglasses
- Solar cream
- Backpack (no shoulder bag but we have bags on loan)
- Water (drinkable water on site and fresh bottled water on sale)
Forbidden
- Pets
- Non-closed flip-flop beach shoes
Good to know
- You will receive a confirmation at the time of registration with our contact details
- 12 people maximum per guide
- Minimum age: 12 years old or height over 135 cm. Kids must be comfortable on a bike.
- This activity can be led by a multilingual guide
- At the time of booking, you will be asked for the height of each participant
- This activity is subject to favorable climatic conditions.
- If canceled due to bad weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or a full refund
- Although electric mountain bikes offer pedal assistance, this activity is more suitable for sporty people due to the steep slopes to climb
Access
We are located at Pointe Rouge, 3 Avenue d’Odessa 13008 Marseille.
Opposite the Avia gas station, on the other side of the street.
To come, from the city center, you can take bus 19, Pointe Rouge stop. About 30 minutes from the Old Port
Between April and September, the maritime shuttle operates every day (5€ one way. Departure every hour from 8 am to 8 pm). Informations about shuttle at https://www.rtm.fr/lanavette
By car, parking is free on the street. Many places nearby.
From the Cruise Port, we advise to come by taxi (about 20 minutes).
Transport
The different transport options to come to us are:
- The sea shuttle
- The city bus
- Taxis and Ubers
- Personal vehicle (easy and free parking around)
- Metropolis bikes
Pick up and drop off in option
We offer a pickup / drop off service on request.
The price is:
- 100 € round trip from the cruise port for 1-4 persons
- 180 € round trip from the cruise port for 5 -8 persons
Groups and special requests
Sur devis
For corporate groups, friends, students, bachelor party, families, we can adapt this offer:
- choice of departure time
- formula with lunch stop in a restaurant or Cabanon Calanque de Sormiou, Morgiou, Les Goudes
- Up to 40 people
- Possibility of departure and arrival on other sites