11 september > 13 september

Le Défi de Monte Cristo - La Ciotat

  • Sports and leisure
  • Competitive sport
  • Water sports
  • Swimming
Esplanade Langlois, 13600 La Ciotat

Description

The organisers of the Défi de Monte-Cristo are now offering a new event for swimmers from all over the world: le Défi de Monte-Cristo – La Ciotat. This challenge is more than just an open-water race: it is a human adventure where everyone pushes their limits!
And what more inspiring setting could there be for such a challenge than La Ciotat, with its bay ranked amongst the most beautiful in the world? Its crystal-clear waters and exceptional natural surroundings provide a breathtaking backdrop. This event is already establishing itself as an unmissable fixture for open-water swimming enthusiasts! Get ready to be swept up in the excitement of this extraordinary challenge and to share your love of the sea and sport with others. Le Défi de Monte-Cristo features three days of competition, with 4,000 swimmers expected to take part, swimming events, beachside entertainment, and an eco-friendly sports village open to all.

Rates

5k without fins: €67
5k with fins: €67

3.5k without fins: €57*

2.5k without fins: €50*
2.5k with fins: €50*

2K AFTER WORK (with or without fins): €43*
A 2km swim straight from the office or simply at the end of the day, to round off the week on a high note.
2K TEAM (with or without fins): €43*
A 2K race – mixed or otherwise – in teams of 2 or 3 swimmers.
The ranking is based on the average time of all the swimmers in the team.

1K without fins: €39*
1K with fins: €39*

For every entry, €1 will be donated to the Institut du Sein Marseille Provence.

Opening times

From 11 September 2026 until 13 September 2026 - Open on friday, on saturday, on sunday

Location

Le Défi de Monte Cristo - La Ciotat
Esplanade Langlois, 13600 La Ciotat

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French

Environment

Environment
  • Waterside

Access

Access
  • Accessible by bus: route 352, Allée Lumière stop, a 1-minute walk away. Timetables are available on the website www.laciotat.rtm.fr
Updated on 27 August 2026 at 17:53
by Office de Tourisme de La Ciotat
(Offer identifier : 7003441)
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