France, Bouches-du-Rhone, France
A clifftop road above Europe's highest maritime cliff with the Mediterranean glittering below.
Length
15 km
In miles
9.3 mi
Driving time
23 min
Atlas rating
9.1 / 10
The run
Cassis to La Ciotat, following the D141. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.
Season
Can close in high mistral winds
Checked by the Drivers Atlas desk
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Last reviewed 19 May 2026
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