CAP CANAILLE
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Cape Canaille rises to 394 metres from the dizzying Soubeyranes cliffs, Europe's highest sea cliffs, which flow into the sea in a spectacular way. It is emblematic of the landscape of Cassis, and dominates the beaches of Anse de l'Arène and Anse du Corton. A magnificent hiking trail leads from Cassis to La Ciotat via the cliffs. Similarly, the panoramic road of the peaks, the D141, allows you to discover them by bike (or electric bike for the less sporty). It is marked by belvederes that allow you to stop and admire the landscape from the creeks to the islands of Friuli. There is a semaphore on the Cassis side, built in 1791 which had a military control role over navigation and a semaphore on the La Ciotat side, at the Bec de l'Aigle. On the road, you can see the Honoré heart inland, a terraced area with a heart-shaped wall. Don't miss to admire also the remarkable rocks such as the Natural Bridge, a natural arch carved by erosion.
Via cordata. The Philemon route is a great classic of the region's vertical walks, quite sporty since it includes from a lookout point on the Route des Crêtes, a 100-metre abseiling descent to the cave on July 14. A path between chimney, concretions and caves then exists on the rock face to the semaphore.
Bicycle. It is quite sporty to ride a bike on the up and down ridge road that is subject to wind. If you don't have the soul of a sportsman, relaxing rides on an electric bike are available from Cassis and La Ciotat.
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