

Best for intermediate divers, 5-45m, boat entry, mild current.
Vallée des Gorgones is a reef, wall, and drop-off site located off Cap Ferrat. The terrain extends from 5 metres to a maximum depth of 45 metres, with an average depth of 35 metres. This site requires boat access and is suited for intermediate divers. Conditions include mild currents, though surge and variable visibility between 10 and 30 metres can occur. Divers should be prepared for thermoclines, particularly around 20 metres, and water temperatures ranging from 13 to 20 degrees Celsius. Due to the significant depth, careful monitoring of bottom time and nitrogen narcosis risk is essential during the typical 46-minute dive.
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At depth, monitor your bottom time carefully as the drop-off pushes into decompression diving range and narcosis risk increases below 30 metres. Check locally for boat operator availability and current conditions before heading out, as surge and variable visibility can affect the site significantly.
The site is located off Nice.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-45m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
13-20°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
46 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
The site ranges from 5 metres to 45 metres deep, with an average depth of 35 metres.
No, this site is intended for intermediate divers due to the significant depth and potential for decompression requirements.
Boat access is required to reach Vallée des Gorgones.
Hazards include significant depth, nitrogen narcosis, thermoclines, surge, and potential stinging marine life such as jellyfish, stonefish, and sea urchins.
Diving at Vallée des Gorgones in Nice requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Vallée des Gorgones in Nice. Water temperatures range from 13°C to 20°C.
The best months to visit Vallée des Gorgones in Nice are May, June, July, August, September, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Vallée des Gorgones in Nice typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Vallée des Gorgones in Nice typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.