Far more isolated is the gorgeously scenic but rather inaccessible hostel La Fontasse, in the hills above the calanques west of Cassis… a road leads down towards the Col de la Gardiole, and when it becomes a track, take the left fork, and after another 2km you’ll find the hostel. Rainwater, beds (€8) and electricity are the only mod cons, but if you want to explore this wild uninhabited stretch of limestone heights, the people running it are happy to give advice.
Last night, Basile showed me Les Calanques, a mountain range in southern France that has 2,500 bolted routes on the limestone cliffs above the sea. Wow. Here’s to hoping that Jona and I will be able to make it over there to stay in the hostel and go climbing over Easter break.
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