The top 5 outdoor activities to enjoy in winter

This Saturday was the first day of winter.

With 2858 hours of sunshine per year, Marseille is ranked as the sunniest city in France by the Futura Sciences site. Summer and winter alike, the Phocéenne city shines and allows us to practice an activity in the open air and get some fresh air.

These periods of lockdown have proved to us that evolving outdoors has many benefits both physically and morally. 

Discover our top 5 winter outdoor activities:

1/ The urban hike: We know about hiking in the heart of nature, but the one that winds its way through the hilly streets and green spaces of Marseille a little less... Discover the heart of the city, from hill to hill, in a truly unique way: by combining sport and sightseeing, by cultivating your body and mind! This city of 111 villages will charm you with its stories of atypical neighbourhoods, but above all with its breathtaking view of the Mediterranean. 

2/ Via cordata: Located in La Ciotat, the adventure course of the Blowers'hole will amaze you with its originality. This beginner's course is suitable for groups of friends or families who wish to discover the nooks and crannies of the creeks like adventurers, while being very accessible. Discovery of very wild creeks, majestic landscapes and incredible sensations... The ingredients for a magical excursion.

3/ The caves are also accessible in winter! And yes... the temperature is stable in summer and winter! So let's go for an introduction to speleology! Let's go to discover a horizontal cave in the Var, about 500 metres long: Regaï of Néoules. Throughout the progression, you will meet small lakes formed by calcite dams, as well as large rooms of various shapes. This pretty cavity is ideal for discovering this mysterious and magical world.

4/ Climbing in winter in the Calanques National Park is the ideal way to avoid the crowds. Thanks to the generous sunshine and the gentle sea breeze, discover new sensations in this exceptional activity. Whatever your level, the richness of the sites allows beginners and experts alike to enjoy themselves. In a magical setting, thanks to the expertise of qualified professionals, you will be able to progress in complete safety on these preserved sites.

5/ Discover a superb route in the famous Calanques National Park by electric-assisted mountain bike. Visit up to 3 Calanques: Sormiou, Morgiou and Callelongue, a delight as the electric assistance brings comfort for all to evolve together, sporty and less sporty. Such a ride on a normal mountain bike would not be possible.