About the Cote D’Azur Flotilla
Difficulty: Moderate Departs: Saturdays from Port Pin Rolland, Toulon
Nearest airports: Marseille (Nice also possible)
Direct flights from Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Bristol & Manchester.
Operates: Alternate weeks May to September
2021 Dates and Route Map| Flotilla | May | June | July | August | September | October |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cote D'Azur - 2 weeks | 28th | 11th |
See About the maps for Key and more information. You can see photos of the area in the France gallery. For what’s included see Flotilla inclusions and options.
Cote D’Azur Flotilla Itinerary
| Day | Miles | Destination | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1: Sat | 0 | Check in at Port Pin Rolland marina, Toulon | |
| 2: Sun | 21 | La Ciotat: A swim stop at the lovely Ile D’Embiez, then on to the interesting town of La Ciotat. Welcome punch party & dinner ashore | |
| 3: Mon | 19 | Ile Frioul: The route past the Calanques national park is spectacular with some great swim stops. The island destination is just off the fascinating old town centre of Marseille which is well worth visiting on the regular ‘navette’ ferry service that takes about 15 minutes. | |
| 4: Tue | 14 | Cassis: We moor on buoys in Port Miou in a pleasant green setting. The historic town of Cassisis a 20 minute scenic walk and well worth the effort | |
| 5: Wed | 12 | Bandol: The seafront of this pleasant and very civilised town is dominated by the marina, with an excellent choice of bistros, cafes boulangeries and bars ashore | |
| 6: Thu | 14 | Free sail suggestion: Calanque de Morgiou: Get away from it all in this beautiful steep sided inlet. | |
| 7: Fri | 12 | Free sail suggestion: Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer: A choice of beaches, an aqua park, the local museum and a miniature Statue of Liberty will keep you entertained in this pleasant town | |
| 8: Sat | 27 | Free Sail Suggestion: Ile de Porquerolles: Largest of the Iles d'Hyerres, though just 4 miles long, this island nature reserve offers some great walks | |
| 9: Sun | 12 | Presque Ille de Giens: Get to k now your fellow sailors at the welcome punch party on the beach. There are great walks ashore on this so called “almost island”. | |
| 10: Mon | 21 | Cavalaire-sur-Mer: First to the delightful garden village of Rayol Canadel (with its 400 plant species from around the world), then on to Cavalaire marina for dinner ashore. | |
| 11: Tue | 16 | Saint Maximes: A pleasant spot in its own right, but also ideal for taking the ‘navette’ for the short ride across the bay to St Tropez. | |
| 12: Wed | 26 | Ile Port Cros: This delightful island and national park has a charming village with a small marina and mooring buoys. Go swimming and snorkeling or enjoy great walks ashore. | |
| 13: Thu | 8 | Free sailing: You are spoilt for choice between the mainland coast with Le Lavandou and Rade D’Hyeres or the stunning island of Porquerolles, all within easy reach. | |
| 14: Fri | 23 | Return to Port Pin Rolland marina. Take a bus or ferry across to the historic naval town of Toulon before the farewell dinner. | |
| 15: Sat | 0 | Check out and disembark | |
| Average | 17 | You will do more miles than this! |
All routes may be subject to change for weather and operational reasons. Your Lead Crew will keep you advised during the week. Flotilla names may differ from those used by the operator.