When the warm weather arrives, Sugiton Calanque becomes one of the most visited calanques. More crowded—and therefore inevitably damaged by the careless behavior of some visitors… So, once again this summer, the Calanques National Park has decided to implement a“pass”to access this highly popular calanque. Marseille Secrète tells you more about this decision and what it entails.
A pass to preserve a magnificent natural site in danger
On days when crowds are particularly large, Sugiton Cove is flooded with visitors, with daily peaks of up to 2,500 swimmers. This overcrowding is causing a worrying erosion problem. In fact, under the constant pressure of foot traffic, the soil is sliding toward the beach. This loss of soil is exposing the roots of the trees
This initiative ultimately has two closely related goals. On the one hand, it aims to combat overcrowding in this small cove. On the other, it seeks to help preserve Sugiton Cove, whose ecosystem is threatened by erosion.
How do you reserve a pass to access Sugiton Calanque?
This measure, which has already been successfully tested in previous years, will be implemented again this summer. It will take effect starting the weekend of June 20–21, then every day from June 27 through August 30. In September, the restrictions will continue on the weekends of September 5–6 and September 12–13.
Reservations open three days before the visit date and close at 6:00 p.m. the day before. They can be made quickly and free of charge via the online platform provided. The reservation grants access to Sugiton Cove and the Pierres Tombées for one day.
A confirmation email will be sent to you with your reservation. You’ll need to present this email to access the calanque. Please also note that reservations can be made for groups of up to 5 people. Children under 3 years old do not require a reservation. Finally, a single person may make up to 8 reservations during the reservation-only access period.
