• Hiking in the Calanques and nights aboard a sailboat
  • Hiking in the Calanques and nights aboard a sailboat
  • Hiking in the Calanques and nights aboard a sailboat
  • Hiking in the Calanques and nights aboard a sailboat
  • Hiking in the Calanques and nights aboard a sailboat
The Calanques

Hiking in the Calanques and nights aboard a sailboat

5/5 (2 reviews)
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In summary

  • Sports
    Hiking / Trekking
  • Duration
    4 days
  • Level
    Intermediate

    Levels

    Hiking / Trekking
    Beginner
    For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
    Intermediate
    For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
    Confirmed
    For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
    Advanced
    For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
    Expert
    For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
  • Destination
    Bouches-du-Rhône / The Calanques
  • Age
    From 5 - 90 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    44.31 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This personalized stay offers you the opportunity to experience a sporting adventure with an organization tailored to your needs.
    Type of stay
    Independent traveler

In a few words

Welcome to the gateway to the Calanques National Park , a haven of unique biodiversity. Starting from La Ciotat , follow the coastal path to Bandol and explore the Cap Sicié massif. Enjoy an unusual experience by sailing to Île des Embiez , before returning each evening to the comfort of your private sailboat for peaceful nights.

The highlights

  • A sailboat as mobile accommodation
  • Meeting a local boater: your host
  • The "land-sea" mix
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Sport

Level

Hiking / Trekking

Intermediate

Levels

Hiking / Trekking
Beginner
For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
Intermediate
For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
Confirmed
For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
Advanced
For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
Expert
For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.

In figures

Hiking

  • Average duration/day: 5h
  • Average distance/day: 16 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 127 m

Management

Enjoy an independent stay, where you follow the program at your own pace.
Independently
Progress at your own pace and according to your desires 🌏

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
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    Arrival in La Ciotat

    • Accommodation Sailing cruise ship
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner included

    Arrive at the port of La Ciotat in the afternoon. Meet your host and discover your floating home for the duration of your stay. You can leave most of your belongings there and stroll through the streets of La Ciotat before sharing a delicious meal with your host on the sailboat in the evening.

    Day 1

Note

The movement of the sailboat from one port to another by your host is subject to weather conditions: only the boat owner can decide if he is able to move the boat to the next port.

If this is not the case, the program will be revised and your boat operator will be able to recommend other alternatives. Your overnight stay on board remains guaranteed.

Accommodation

🚢 Sailing cruise ship - Days 1 to 3
  • 🚢 Sailing cruise ship - Days 1 to 3
  • 🚢 Sailing cruise ship - Days 1 to 3
  • 🚢 Sailing cruise ship - Days 1 to 3
🚢 Sailing cruise ship - Days 1 to 3

The sailboats and their owners are like floating guesthouses . We select the most welcoming sailors in each sailing area to offer you an unforgettable micro-adventure.


Accommodation in the port on the sailboat, in a double cabin of approximately 2 meters by 2 meters. If there is no cabin available, you have the option of sleeping in the saloon (sleeping area located in the middle of the boat).

Access

Departure
La Ciotat, France
Day 1 : 14h00
End of stay
La Ciotat, France
Day 4
Return to be determined in consultation with the boater. Return to the starting point either on your own or with the boater.

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toGare de La Ciotat
Access by car
Travel to the place of stay with parking available

Price details

The price includes

  1. Accommodation on a sailboat with half-board (dinner and breakfast)
  2. Advice from an ambassador of his region
  3. Your luggage will be transported daily by boat.
  4. A sailboat and its host, all to yourself.
  5. Shipping and mooring fees
  6. Fuel costs

The price does not include

  1. Lunch
  2. Any potential costs of returning to the starting point

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities

Specifics

Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).


In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.

It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.


ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.

Equipment

Equipment provided on site

  1. Each boat will be able to provide various equipment such as watersports equipment like surfboards or paddle boards, as well as fishing rods.

Equipment to bring

  1. Down
  2. Hiking shoes
  3. Walking sticks
  4. Other hiking equipment

Clothing to bring

  1. Lightweight hiking and/or rain clothing, suitable for the season

They traveled with us

Discover the authentic experiences of our travelers
5/5
(2 reviews)
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Reviews displayed in reverse chronological order
P

Pauline - 68 ans

october 2026 Alone
Translated from French
First sailing experience, great with Stephane as skipper
Published on 10/10/2026
N

Nathalie

april 2026 Alone
Translated from French
Fantastic trip, great atmosphere among the participants. The hiking-sailing touring concept is really cool and innovative. Beautiful weather, good meals on board, and a quick swim in the Calanques.
Published on 18/04/2026

They traveled with us

Discover the authentic experiences of our travelers
5/5
(2 reviews)
At Decathlon, the reviews are reliable.
Reviews displayed in reverse chronological order
P

Pauline - 68 ans

october 2026 Alone
Translated from French
First sailing experience, great with Stephane as skipper
Published on 10/10/2026
N

Nathalie

april 2026 Alone
Translated from French
Fantastic trip, great atmosphere among the participants. The hiking-sailing touring concept is really cool and innovative. Beautiful weather, good meals on board, and a quick swim in the Calanques.
Published on 18/04/2026
The David, Joseph, Sophie et Ian team
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The David, Joseph, Sophie et Ian team

4.7/5 (22 reviews) • 14 stays
Offering a unique adventure between land and sea, our local partner connects passionate sailboat owners with travelers seeking unusual discoveries. Their concept allows you to explore the coastline while reducing your carbon footprint. Guests enjoy a half-board stay aboard a sailboat, returning to their cabin and host each evening in a new port. It offers a true floating home that moves with you wherever your desires take you.
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