Balade urbaine : une véritable coulée verte entre les quartiers de Saint-Giniez, Bonneveine et Mazargues

Since 1986, the Huveaune river has hardly flowed into the sea. A large part of the river is diverted to an underground treatment plant located between the Palais des Sports and the Stade Velodrome to prevent pollution of the beaches. Only in the event of heavy rain does the excess run off into the old natural riverbed. This explains the absence of water at certain points along the route. This 1.5-kilometre stretch of the route runs from boulevard Michelet to Parc Borély. It is just a small part of a greenway that is part of the mobility plan and the metropolitan cycling plan currently being developed by the Aix-Marseille-Provence metropolitan authority. It is due to run for a total of 14 kilometres, linking the Saint-Menet district to the Huveaune beach. Located in the heart of a preserved area of restored nature in the middle of the city, this facility will eventually offer a number of possibilities: a safe cycle route for cyclists, a place to stroll, relax and practise sports. Work began in 2024 and is scheduled to continue until 2030.