Where to go in Sausset-les-Pins?
La Source campsite is just 5 km and 10 minutes by car from this heavenly spot, from where you can set off to explore unforgettable walks.
Sausset-les-Pins is located on the Côte Bleue and boasts a beautiful fishing port. It’s a charming village surrounded by pine forests and garrigue. With an extraordinary natural landscape, between sea and pine forest, Sausset-les-Pins will enchant you with its enchanting port, small pedestrian streets, café terraces facing the port and authentic atmosphere.
Sea and pine forest – Valapoux
This route is a favorite with surfers on the Corniche, with its beautiful views out to sea and the islands. You’ll also discover the old quarters of Sausset-les-Pins as you climb alternately through garrigues and pine forests in a rich nature reserve.
The walk covers 6.6 km with a 120 m difference in altitude. Allow around 2 hrs for a walk with no recorded difficulties. Departure is from the port of Sausset-les-Pins, with blue and red/white markers along the coast.
Botanical trail – La Roselière
The Roselière botanical trail takes around an hour to complete along the reed belt, home to many species of birds. The walk takes you along a botanical trail featuring numerous species of Mediterranean plants and trees. This protected flora contributes to the beauty of the area.
Between Sausset-les-Pins and La Couronne lies the jewel of the Zone des Roseaux, the only wetland on the Côte Bleue. Originally used for water supply, rearing and collecting rushes, this site is a natural wilderness, particularly attractive to birds, and plays an important role throughout the year. The trail is accessible to all.
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Sausset yesterday and today
During a 1 hour 15 minute walk over 3 km, you’ll discover a landscape renowned for its hidden treasures. This itinerary is perfect for families. Sausset-les-Pins has established itself as a coastal town between sea and hills, offering a bright and incomparable panorama of the sea, with its marina, beaches and coves.
Originally a village of fishermen and small farmers, Sausset-les-Pins has since grown. The village took shape in the 19th century, thanks to a dynamic population supported by the Charles Roux family. Today, the village still preserves the heritage of that era, which you can discover on this walk. In the heart of the village, transported by the fragrant sea air, this walk retraces the history of Le Sausset through Mediterranean landscapes, coastlines, narrow streets and typical houses with a unique atmosphere.
Book your next camping holiday near Sausset les Pins
Camping la Source is located in Martigues, 100 meters from the Mediterranean Sea and its beaches, 1.5 km from the town center of La Couronne and close to Sausset-les-Pins. Discover the charm of Provence in an ideal location, close to the Côte Bleue, a seafront lined with small ports, coves and beaches.
Set in 1.5 hectares, the 3-star La Source campsite offers spacious pitches for your tent, caravan or motorhome. You can also choose to rent a mobile home near Sausset les Pins with terrace or a comfortable chalet. Accommodation for 2 to 6 people for a relaxing family camping vacation.