Cap Canaille and the Crêtes Vertiginous beauty between sky and sea

The emblem of Cassis

Set majestically between Cassis and La Ciotat, Cap Canaille towers 394 metres above the sea. It is the highest maritime cliff in France and one of the most spectacular landscapes in the Mediterranean. Its ochre, gold and red tones, depending on the light, offer an ever-changing spectacle.

Frédéric Mistral once said: “Anyone who has seen Paris and not Cassis has seen nothing.

Regulations

Access and closures

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2025 12 31 Les Cretes En Pleine Nature

The Route des Crêtes in the heart of nature

Every Sunday – from 0h to midnight

Traffic reserved for pedestrians and soft modes of transport!

A shuttle bus will take you to the Route des Crêtes from Cassis

Gorguettes car park
Casino roundabout
Les Crêtes

(and return shuttle bus)

Shuttle bus timetable to the Crêtes

Practical information

Parking at the gateway to the Calanques, getting there on foot, the new regulations in force…

The Route des Crêtes

A 15km panoramic road linking Cassis to La Ciotat, winding its way along the cliff tops. Each bend reveals a breathtaking view: the Bay of Cassis, the Calanques National Park, the vineyards and the massifs of Provence.

Developed viewpoints
Car parks to stop and admire the scenery
Hiking trails

Since 2024, the route has been pedestrianised every Sunday for a gentle, 100% natural experience.

The shuttle

Did you know?

The name “Cap Canaille” comes from a deformation of the Provençal expression “Cap Naio”, meaning “swimming cape”. It is formed of red marl and sandstone from the Cretaceous period, giving it its typical flamboyant colour.