The Calanques, Grand Caunet and Sainte-Baume massifs are located at the south-eastern end of the department and cover nearly 26,000 hectares, from the southern outskirts of the city of Marseille to the border with the Var department.
This ensemble presents a moving relief whose altitude varies from 0 to 1,000 m and with slopes that are often steep in its most coastal part. It gradually softens towards the North-East (Montagne de la Sainte-Baume) while remaining quite marked.
These three massifs are located in the climatic zone...
These three massifs are located in the climatic zone...
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