Corniches du CAF
- 0.8 mi
- round trip
- 2,135 ft
- climb
- 1,281 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Corniches du CAF is an out-and-back trail, 0.8 miles each way (1.6 miles round trip) in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. It runs between about 480 ft and 1,280 ft above sea level, with roughly 780 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding alpine terrain with scrambling on exposed ground; it is for experienced, well-equipped hikers. The nearest town is Cassis, about 3.8 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Le Candélon, Grande Candelle and Mont Puget. For camping, Camps de protection de la forêt and Les Cigales are within about 6 miles. There are 23 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.
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