The Calanque de Sugiton is one of the numerous

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s located between

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and

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. While quite small, Sugiton is perhaps the most known of all Marseille Calanques, simply because it can be easily accessed by hikers, starting from Luminy University Campus, and because it is open to tourists even during high summer, unlike most Calanques (which are usually closed because of high fire risk). A small beach can be found at the extremity of the calanque.

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A satellite view of Calanque de SugitonHiking and visiting the Calanque de Sugiton
Landforms of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Cliffs of Metropolitan France Massif des Calanques {{BouchesRhône-geo-stub