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.
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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 of coastal Provence
The average temperatures are mild (13 to 14°C) with amplitudes attenuated by the maritime influences. Rainfall is low, between 500 and 700 mm/year on average, even if the...
These three massifs are located in the climatic zone of coastal Provence
The average temperatures are mild (13 to 14°C) with amplitudes attenuated by the maritime influences. Rainfall is low, between 500 and 700 mm/year on average, even if the...
