View of Marseille – Palais Longchamp loop from Joliette

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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

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Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

View of Marseille – Palais Longchamp loop from Joliette

Hard

4.8

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riders

View of Marseille – Palais Longchamp loop from Joliette

02:45

38.6km

590m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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14.9 km

The Palais Longchamp is a must-see in Marseille: with its magnificent park, this historic monument built to bring water to the city is a true architectural feat.
In 1835, a cholera epidemic struck the Phocaean city due to a water shortage. It was after this tragedy that civil engineer Franz Mayor de Montricher carried out a 16th-century project. The project involved digging an 85-kilometer canal to bring water from the Durance River to Marseille.
After 10 years of construction, 18 aqueducts were built to transport drinking water. Architect Henry Espérandieu, known for designing the Basilica of Notre-Dame de la Garde, depicts the arrival of water on the Lonchamp plateau, which comprised it from 1682 to 1869.
Two museums are located on either side of the building: the Museum of Fine Arts and the Museum of Natural History.
Behind its majestic façade, the Palais Longchamp hides a garden much frequented by the people of Marseille. It once housed the Marseille Zoo, of which only the remains remain.
More information: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palais_Longchamp

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End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.5 km

10.4 km

7.96 km

5.47 km

202 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.7 km

14.5 km

6.23 km

674 m

365 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

21°C

12°C

15 %

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Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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Comments

February 9, 2023,GRAVEL BREAKFAST CLUB 🥐

This is the resumption of the morning gravel outings. Today with Camille, Melo and Édouard who took the opportunity to baptize his Sour Purple Haze freshly received a few days ago!

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