On my second weekend in France, I took the panoramic road called ‘Route des Crêtes’ which goes from Cassis to LaCiotat. This is a very curvy road by the cliff before the sea, which offers some very nice views. The ride is really worth it.
There are several places where you can stop to look at the landscape. What is very impressive is that you can step inches from a fall of several hundred feet. You better be careful!
This is 2 HDR processed pictures, the first one from the same vantage point than the panoramic previously posted.
Just before reaching LaCiotat, I reached the entrance of the Calanque of Figuerolles, an idyllic little spot for swimming.
After a short stop, I continued to LaCiotat to get something to eat for lunch. I ate my panini sandwich while walking in the old port, which also offered a few photo opportunities.
Finally, I continued my way to Cap Sicié, a ride in the forest also in the mountains. I hiked the last 20 minutes to the Chapel Notre-Dame-de-Mai at its peak. Once again, very abrupt cliff, and beautiful view.
Larger versions and more pictures found below.
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Ride Cassis-LaCiotat
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Cap Sicié
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