The Calanques offer a rare experience: climbing above the sea, on an almost luminous white limestone, in a silence that Marseille, just a few kilometres away, never seems to reach. The Mediterranean light, the contrast between the rock and the deep blue of the inlets, the possibility of ending the day with your feet in the water — this massif is an exceptional playground, right on the city's doorstep.

Some recommended climbs :

• Melody (Sormiou) – (170m, 5c) A beautiful route above the sea on exceptional white limestone.

• Promesse des Profondeurs (Castelvieil) – (160m, 6b); Remote climbing in a wild and dramatic setting. Rappel to the sea and start an unique journey offering diverse climbing styles.

• L'Hallu Nulle (Sormiou) – (130m, 5a); Beginner-friendly with panoramic views on the Islands. Experience climbing on perfect rock above the sea.