

Channel your inner Edmond Dantès and swim from the legendary Château d'If across Marseille's bay. With distances from 1 km to 6 km, this open-water challenge welcomes everyone from first-timers to seasoned swimmers.
Open-water swimming
Château d'If escape
Sport challenge
Self-transcendence
Tips
🏰mythical 5 km race from Château d'If
🌊distances from 1 km to 6 km
🏊train for open-water conditions
Sunday, June 14
28e édition du Défi Monte Cristo
June 14
La Plage


Channel your inner Edmond Dantès and swim from the legendary Château d'If across Marseille's bay. With distances from 1 km to 6 km, this open-water challenge welcomes everyone from first-timers to seasoned swimmers.
Open-water swimming
Château d'If escape
Sport challenge
Self-transcendence
Tips
🏰mythical 5 km race from Château d'If
🌊distances from 1 km to 6 km
🏊train for open-water conditions
Sunday, June 14
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