The Fort de Niolon was built in 1870 and converted into a coastal battery by the German Wehrmacht during World War II. Today, you can see the casemates and gun mounts from the outside.

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An unmissable curiosity with superb views of Marseille

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1. Jonquier Viaduct – Érevine Cove loop from La Redonne Ensuès

15.6km

04:41

380m

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. Fort de Niolon Haut – Jonquier Viaduct loop from Niolon

5.27km

01:42

190m

200m

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. View of the Calanque de Méjean – Érevine Cove loop from Niolon

10.4km

03:10

250m

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Elevation 260 m

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Location: Le Rove, Istres, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur, France

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Viaduc du Jonquier

Vue sur la calanque de Méjean

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Calanque Ensuès-la-Redonne

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Calanque de l'Érevine

Calanque der Figuerolles

Start of the Chantegrive Singletrack

Très beau parcours

Singletrack Between Fort de Niolon and the Calanque

Panoramic View of the Mediterranean Sea and Îles de Marseille

Fort de Niolon

1. Jonquier Viaduct – Érevine Cove loop from La Redonne Ensuès

2. Fort de Niolon Haut – Jonquier Viaduct loop from Niolon

3. View of the Calanque de Méjean – Érevine Cove loop from Niolon

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