Col de la Gineste, Mountain pass in Marseille's 9th arrondissement, France.
Col de la Gineste rises to 326 meters elevation, connecting Marseille and Cassis through the Calanques National Park massif with panoramic views over the Mediterranean bay and surrounding limestone hills.
The pass crosses the Calanques massif of Marseille, linking the city with Cassis. It carries three major sporting events: the Marseille-Cassis foot race, the professional Grand Prix La Marseillaise cycling race and the bosses du 13 cyclosportive.
The pass is crossed by three major sporting events: the Marseille-Cassis road race, the professional Grand Prix La Marseillaise cycling race and the Bosses du 13 cyclosportive. The road links Marseille and Cassis across the Calanques massif.
The pass features designated parking areas and serves as a departure point for hiking trails into the Calanques massif, accessible year-round though windy conditions may affect visibility.
Three major sporting events use the pass: the Marseille-Cassis foot race, the professional Grand Prix La Marseillaise cycling race and the "bosses du 13" cyclosportive. The road crosses the Calanques massif of Marseille, linking the city with Cassis.
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