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Soubeyranes cliffs

Sport, Pedestrian sports, Hiking itinerary in La Ciotat
2.6 km

  • Nestled between La Ciotat and Cassis, the Soubeyranes cliffs are among the highest in Europe and offer an exceptional panorama with a breathtaking view of the vastness of the Mediterranean.

  • You start from the top of the Grande Tête which faces the Cap Canaille massif. Go down the slope to reach the Sémaphore du Bec de l'Aigle.
    Go back to the crossroads and then leave the road to turn left onto a signposted path that winds above the cliffs.
    In the middle of the sea, a marker indicates the beginning of a 13-kilometre-long underwater canyon that plunges into the depths at over 1900 metres.
    At the bend in the road, the highest peak of the Cap Canaille massif, the Grande Tête,...
    You start from the top of the Grande Tête which faces the Cap Canaille massif. Go down the slope to reach the Sémaphore du Bec de l'Aigle.
    Go back to the crossroads and then leave the road to turn left onto a signposted path that winds above the cliffs.
    In the middle of the sea, a marker indicates the beginning of a 13-kilometre-long underwater canyon that plunges into the depths at over 1900 metres.
    At the bend in the road, the highest peak of the Cap Canaille massif, the Grande Tête, rises to 399 metres. Continue on the path and turn left at the intersection.
    The path continues to the steepest point, which overlooks the Mediterranean Sea at a height of 370 metres! From this spot you can admire the Calanques massif on the Cassis and Marseille sides, with an interesting view of the island of Riou.
    At the junction with the Route des Crêtes, go straight on and walk along this road in the shade of the trees. At the crossroads, go up the hill to reach the starting point.
  • Departure
    La Ciotat
  • Difference in height
    160.745 m
  • Plain text period
    All year round.

    Subject to favorable weather.
  • Environment
    • Sea view
    • Panoramic view
  • Spoken languages
    • French
  • Documentation
    GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)
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161 meters of difference in height
  • Maximum altitude : 349 m
  • Minimum altitude : 238 m
  • Total positive elevation : 161 m
  • Total negative elevation : -159 m
  • Max positive elevation : 49 m
  • Min positive elevation : -58 m
Services
  • Equipment
    • Orientation board
  • Services
    • Pets welcome
      • Dogs on a lead only