

Best for beginner divers, 5-45m, boat entry.
Le tombant de Villefranche is a wall dive located at Cap Ferrat, featuring a drop-off that descends from 5 metres to 45 metres. The site includes a reef and a cave, with visibility ranging from 10 to 30 metres. Divers frequently encounter wrasses, scorpionfish, white seabream, and sea stars. Less common sightings include Mediterranean moray, European common cuttlefish, gurnard, and various nudibranchs like the splendid elysia and cratena slug. The site is suitable for beginners, though boat traffic requires vigilance during surfacing. Guided tours are available, and a wetsuit is recommended due to water temperatures between 13 and 20 degrees Celsius.
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The site is accessible by boat from the Port of Nice in just a few minutes.
Boat departures from the Port of Nice.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-45m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
13-20°C
Current
None
Typical Dive
40 min
Divers regularly encounter wrasses, scorpionfish, white seabream, and sea stars. Less common species include Mediterranean moray, European common cuttlefish, gurnard, lefteye flounder, and various slugs such as the splendid elysia.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, particularly in the shallower sections of the wall. Guided tours are recommended for your first visit.
The wall drops from approximately 5 metres down to 45 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres.
This is a boat dive; a boat is required to access the site.
While the site is primarily a dive location, the shallow sections of the wall are accessible, though boat traffic requires caution.
Diving at Le tombant de Villefranche in Villefranche-sur-Mer requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Le tombant de Villefranche in Villefranche-sur-Mer. Water temperatures range from 13°C to 20°C.
Visibility at Le tombant de Villefranche in Villefranche-sur-Mer typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.