Cassis La Fontasse Youth Hostel (refuge type)
La Fontasse
13260 Cassis
France
Lodging of the refuge type in an isolated site located on a land of the Conservatoire du Littoral, in the heart of the Calanques National Park. An ideal place for all nature lovers.
At the youth hostel of Cassis - La Fontasse, nestled in the heart of the Calanques National Park between Marseille and Cassis, you take the time to live, share and exchange. Here you have an incredible view of the Mediterranean Sea, the Cap Canaille and the Calanques massif.
Many sports activities in the surroundings. Starting point for hiking trails.
The youth hostel, resolutely ecological, benefits from an exceptional environment which it does not cease to protect: photovoltaic panels, rainwater tank, waste sorting, compost...
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Hostel adapted to individuals, families, climbers, hikers...
Children of all ages welcome (umbrella beds available)
Open mid-March to early January
Opening hours from 5pm to 8:30pm
Payment cash or credit card. Cheques are not accepted.
Rooms dormitories of 4, 8, 9 and 10 beds - 58 places in total. The 4-bed room is given priority to families with children.
Services available :
- grocery store with local and seasonal products,
- independent kitchen,
- terrace,
- luggage storage
- attention : no shower as such but big stone sinks with cans and basins
Sports activities nearby climbing, hiking, kayaking, diving
Access :
The access is only on foot.
From Marseille, two possibilities by public transport:
1) Train from Marseille to Cassis, then small bus of the Marcouline from Cassis station to Cassis port and 1h walk to the hostel,
2) Bus M08 from Marseille Castellane to Cassis Carpiagne and then a 40mn walk to the hostel.
No access by car but a private, free and secure parking located at the Port-Miou cove, 25mn walk from the hostel. Places available on request.
Prices
The price of the night is 18€ per adult user (individual).
Children of all ages are welcome. Overnight rate for children under 15 (individual): 16€
Rate for groups of more than 8 people (clubs and organizations only): 20€ per adult or child
Tourist tax included in the price.
Payment on the spot in cash, cb or ancv checks.
Reservations by email only (automatic reply procedure) : cassis@hifrance.org
For more information :
Cassis Tourist Office - Quai des Moulins - 13260 CASSIS - www.ot-cassis.com - Tel. +33 (0) 892 39 01 03