View of La Ciotat – Route des Crêtes loop from Cassis

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France

Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Var

Marseille

Cassis

View of La Ciotat – Route des Crêtes loop from Cassis

Hard

4.3

(3)

238

riders

View of La Ciotat – Route des Crêtes loop from Cassis

03:32

46.8km

1,160m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parc national des Calanques (cœur)

Parc national des Calanques (aire d'adhésion)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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738 m

Plage du Bestouan

Beach

1.44 km

Cassis Harbour

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The port of Cassis is a place on a human scale where it is good to stroll. Colorful facades, numerous restaurants and cafés and small fishing boats add to the …

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1.75 km

Place de la République

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Place de la République is a pleasant little square in Cassis. Lined with cafes and restaurants, you can observe life there as it is practiced in Provence: gentle and peaceful.

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32.7 km

View of La Ciotat

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Beautiful view of the city and all along the coast from the heights of the Dent de Chat.

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36.0 km

Route des Crêtes

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The crest road which connects the town of La Ciotat to that of Cassis, runs in laces on the edge of the cliffs of Soubeyran (394 m), which are the …

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40.0 km

Spanish Cave

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From here begins a relatively simple gravel trailer down to Cassis. Attention, this is also a much-walked trail

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40.2 km

Route des Cretes above Cassis

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The climb is very steep, but it's worth it!

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41.9 km

View of Cassis

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The climb is a bit rough but the view is worth it!

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41.9 km

Very steep ascent

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I had to push this route (without motor, rental bike and luggage). At least: you can drive again from the viewpoint with a small parking lot.

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46.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.5 km

3.94 km

3.57 km

531 m

244 m

129 m

Surfaces

42.6 km

2.93 km

907 m

407 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Wednesday 14 October

24°C

14°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

November 12, 2023,Carnoux - littoral route des Crêtes

Sporty but magnificent from start to finish: small quiet roads and grandiose landscapes on the ridge road. Sometimes very steep climbs and possible strong wind at the top.

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