Certified climbing instructor Papick BRACCO (French National Diploma) offers a wide range of climbing trips in the Calanques between Marseille and Cassis, the world famous climber’s paradise in Mediterranean Provence. Discover beautiful sceneries, climb at your individual level and enjoy excellent limestone cliffs!

 

Bonnegrimpe.com is a nice tool to prepare your travel :

In the section “Calanques” you will find useful information on accomodation or good addresses related to climbing, restrictions and access (Calanques are a protected area proteged by a National Park).
The topo section (only in french) gives you an idea of the area’s climbing potential: information on how to get there, orientation, grades of climbing routes, a brief description of each area and some pictures.
On the activities pages, you will find all the services I can offer around climbing in the calanques like initiation climbing and multipitch or canyoning in Ubaye valley (2h30 from Marseille).
Last but not least, have a look at the section photos with gorgous pictures to make you dream of your next climbing holiday in the Calanques or even further away …

 

Calanques are a nice place for climbing in south of France :

Climbing is an integral part of the history of the calanques, and it will take you a lifetime to climb them all.

• The Calanques mountains are the largest concentration of sea cliffs accessible for climbing in the Provence region. The area offers unique views on the Mediterranean Sea, a very mild climate even in winter and a fantastic choice of equipped cliffs with routes of all grades. Climbing in such perfect conditions is an absolute pleasure, so don’t miss out!


• Calanques National Park created in 2012 in the heart of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region is renowned for its beautiful landscapes and exceptional biodiversity. Visiting the Calanques Park is a great way to experience the joys of climbing perfect cliffs and swimming just after in crystal clear waters!

 

Multi-pitch climbing supervised by a professional: