AquaticAquaticChannel your inner adventurer and swim the legendary route Edmond Dantès supposedly escaped. This historic open water race crosses Marseille's famous bay, testing endurance against the Mediterranean's currents and the Château d'If looming offshore.
historic swimming race
endurance challenge
open water competition
Mediterranean swim
Tips
🏊1.7km, 3.5km, and 5km distances available
🌊currents can be tricky; train in open water first
🏰swim past the real Château d'If from The Count of Monte Cristo
Tuesday, June 23
Le Défi de Monte Cristo
June 23 at 12am
+3La Plage
AquaticAquaticChannel your inner adventurer and swim the legendary route Edmond Dantès supposedly escaped. This historic open water race crosses Marseille's famous bay, testing endurance against the Mediterranean's currents and the Château d'If looming offshore.
historic swimming race
endurance challenge
open water competition
Mediterranean swim
Tips
🏊1.7km, 3.5km, and 5km distances available
🌊currents can be tricky; train in open water first
🏰swim past the real Château d'If from The Count of Monte Cristo
Tuesday, June 23
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