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Water trail in the city centre
Sport, Pedestrian sports, Course, Hiking itinerary
in Martigues
8.1
km
3h
Very easy
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Martigues is a city surrounded by water that was its main wealth for many years
many centuries but this water is salty. This city consists of three districts connected by many bridges, which allowed it to be called "The Provencal Venice". -
Through this hike, you will be able to discover the history of the different water points (fountains, wells, wash houses and aqueducts) which have marked this city throughout time.
The hike focuses exclusively on intramural works. Departure is from Martigues town hall to discover the first fountain. You will continue towards the Théâtre de Verdure and its water jets to make a deviation to the outskirts of the city before returning to the city center of Martigues.
You will be able to...Through this hike, you will be able to discover the history of the different water points (fountains, wells, wash houses and aqueducts) which have marked this city throughout time.
The hike focuses exclusively on intramural works. Departure is from Martigues town hall to discover the first fountain. You will continue towards the Théâtre de Verdure and its water jets to make a deviation to the outskirts of the city before returning to the city center of Martigues.
You will be able to discover the fountains on the Cours, on the main squares and the remains of wells and wash houses.
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- Martigues
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Difference in height
- 45 m
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All year round.
Subject to favorable weather.
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- GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)
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- 45 meters of difference in height
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- Maximum altitude : 20 m
- Total positive elevation : 45 m
- Total negative elevation : -45 m
- Max positive elevation : 11 m
- Min positive elevation : -15 m
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