Trip Planner:   Europe  /  France  /  Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur  /  French Riviera - Cote d'Azur  /  La Ciotat  /  Route des Cretes

Route des Cretes, La Ciotat

4.9
#1 of 37 in Scenic Drive in France
Must see · Scenic Drive · Outdoor Activity
Enjoy views of the Mediterranean Sea, mountains and creeks on Route des Cretes. This ridge road connects Cassis to La Ciotat, offering plenty of viewing points with parking areas and gazebos along the way. The road steeply climbs up Scoundrel Cap and makes short loops on the edge of the 394 m (1,293 ft) high Soubeyrans cliff--the highest cliff of France. Plan my La Ciotat trip by asking Inspirock to come up with tips and suggestions.
Create an itinerary including Route des Cretes
© OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors

Route des Cretes reviews

Rate this attraction
TripAdvisor traveler rating
TripAdvisor traveler rating 5.0
722 reviews
TripAdvisor
  • By jwilli2
    The Route des Cretes is a spectacular drive with some of the most exceptional scenery in the South of France. Having said that, the town of La Ciotat is one of the most disappointing of the region...  more »
  • By Schlauberger1846
    If you visit Cassis on the coast of Provence, you must take the Route des Cretes road above Cassis. You slowly climb over a thousand feet and have fantastic view of the Mediterranean. The drive takes....  more »
See more on TripAdvisor »

Plan your trip to La Ciotat

  • Get a personalized trip
    A complete day by day itinerary
    based on your preferences
  • Customize it
    Refine your trip. We'll find the
    best routes and schedules
  • Book it
    Choose from the best hotels
    and activities. Up to 50% off
  • Manage it
    Everything in one place.
    Everyone on the same page.

Popular things to do in La Ciotat

Parc du Mugel ©
Park
Parc du Mugel
4.3
Duration: 1h 30 min
La Calanque de Figuerolles ©
Geologic Formation
La Calanque de Figuerolles
4.4
Duration: 1h 30 min
©
Scuba / Snorkeling
Scuba & Snorkeling
4.4
Duration: 1h 30 min
©
Stand-Up Paddleboarding
Stand-Up Paddleboarding
4.9
Duration: 1h 30 min

Side trips from La Ciotat

Atlantide ©
Dolphin / Whale Watching
Atlantide
Bandol
4.4
Duration: 2h 30 min
Dune La Londe ©
Nature / Wildlife Tour
Dune La Londe
La Londe Les Maures
4.9
Duration: 4 hours
Vieille Ville ©
Historic Walking Area
Vieille Ville
Hyeres
4.5
Duration: 1h 30 min
Ile des Embiez
Island
Ile des Embiez
Six-Fours-les-Plages
4.3
Duration: 1h 30 min

Hidden gems in La Ciotat

Chapelle Notre-Dame de la Garde ©
Landmark
Chapelle Notre-Dame de la Garde
4.6
Duration: 1h 30 min
Ile Verte
Outdoor Activity
Ile Verte
3.6
Duration: 1h 30 min
Musee Ciotaden ©
Specialty Museum
Musee Ciotaden
4.3
Duration: 1h 30 min
Chapelle des Penitents Bleus ©
Landmark
Chapelle des Penitents Bleus
4.1
Duration: 1h 30 min

Nearby attractions in La Ciotat

ExpeNature ©
Stand-Up Paddleboarding
ExpeNature
4.9
Duration: 4 hours
Abyss Garden ©
Scuba / Snorkeling
Abyss Garden
5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
Eden Dive ©
Scuba / Snorkeling
Eden Dive
4.7
Duration: 1h 30 min
L'Eden Boat ©
Day Trip
L'Eden Boat
4.9
Duration: 4 hours

Beaches in La Ciotat

Plage Lumiere ©
Beach
Plage Lumiere
3.2
Duration: 1h 30 min
Plage Pour Les Chiens ©
Beach
Plage Pour Les Chiens
2.7
Duration: 1h 30 min

Museums in La Ciotat

Musee des Chantiers Naval
Specialty Museum
Musee des Chantiers Naval
5.0
Duration: 1h 30 min

Don't Miss a Thing. See & Do More.

Trips to Route des Cretes by other users

40 days in Europe BY A USER FROM AUSTRALIA Hamburg Ruedesheim am Rhein Baden-Baden 60 days in South Pacific, United States, Europe & South America BY A USER FROM THE NETHERLANDS Sydney Gosford Los Angeles 26 days in France, Milan & Barcelona BY A USER FROM CANADA Milan Nice Marseille 42 days in Marseille BY A USER FROM BELGIUM Eglise des Grands Carmes 13 Coins Big Wheel Marseille 39 days in Europe BY A USER FROM ICELAND Zurich Bern Lyon 18 days in French Riviera - Cote d'Azur & Italian Riviera BY A USER FROM CYPRUS Nice Genoa Cinque Terre