Starter Kart

At the foot of the Sainte-Baume massif, in Cuges-les-Pins, Starter Kart unfolds 700 metres of outdoor track between Aubagne and La Bouilladisse. The site benefits from a typical southern setting : arid hills, Mediterranean pine forests and the early wooded slopes of the sacred massif near Marseille. Sitting halfway between Marseille, Toulon and Aix-en-Provence, it's a handy address for weekend Provence drivers and for holidaymakers in cottages in the Var back country.

The 700-metre outdoor layout alternates fast sections and technical corners, under the sharp southern light. Conditions vary with the Mediterranean weather : dry and quick in summer, more demanding on Mistral days or the rare autumn rains. Several kart classes are available depending on driver level, from beginner models for younger riders to punchier versions for regulars chasing lap times. The site welcomes first-time drivers in family groups and regularly hosts birthdays, stag and hen parties, and corporate events.

Cuges-les-Pins is 25 minutes from Aubagne, 35 minutes from Marseille via the A50 and 30 minutes from Toulon. The area offers plenty to extend the trip: the Sainte-Baume massif and its iconic summit, the cave of Sainte-Marie-Madeleine, the Calanques of Cassis (half an hour away), the Plan d'Aups plateau and its hiking trails. A solid pick for fans of preserved Provençal landscapes who want to slot karting into a nature weekend.