Hike #01: Côte bleue de Carro à la plage de Sainte Croix

Leaders:   Sharon, Chris; Gerda; Florence

Date:       September 22, 2026

 

Cette jolie balade sur la côte bleue vous permettra de découvrir le petit port de pêche de Carro, des calanques et des plages de sable fin,, comme la plage de St Croix avec sa vieille chapelle où nous déjeunerons…

 

This is a beautiful and easy hike on the “Blue coast”. You’ll discover the little fishing port of Carro, creeks, and sandy beaches like “la plage de St Croix” with its old chapel, where we will have our lunch.

 

Lunch: Bring a picnic lunch.
Dogs: Ok.
Difficulty: 3
Length: 3 hours


Driving Directions: See below

 

Meeting point: At the start of the hike at 9:45 am.

 

GPS Points: 19 Place Joseph Fosciola 13500 Martigues 43.331179, 5.039237

 

Directions From “Les Milles” follow the direction of “Vitrolles”, then take the N113-A7 direction Fos-Marseille.
On the motorway take the A55 direction Martigues-Fos.
Exit Carry le Rouet, you will be on the “voie rapide de la Côte Bleue” D9E
Go stray on direction “La Plage de la Couronne/Carro”. Follow the signs for Carro. Go through the village and park your car opposite the port, in the large car park.

 

The leaders