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Wall profile and deeper route options.
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L’ascenceur
L’ascenceur is a Villefranche-sur-Mer boat dive with a wall and deeper options.
Local operator required
Local boat logistics make this easiest to run with a nearby operator.
Boat dive on a coastal wall with a calm-bay start and deeper optional sections; local mooring logistics make it easy to organize.
About L’ascenceur
L’ascenceur is a Villefranche-sur-Mer boat dive with a coastal wall and a shallow start that can roll into deeper options. The route follows the coast rather than sitting on a flat bottom, so it feels more varied than a plain reef. It is easiest in settled bay conditions, with a normal mooring-based boat approach. On deeper outings, look for barracuda, ocean sunfish and red coral along the drop-off.
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Research Estimate At L’ascenceur
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
AccessSimple entry
CoralSome damage
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is L’ascenceur?
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Community sourced coordinates.
L’ascenceur Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 40m
Depth Note
Ideal dive profiles are described as 0–15 m and 20–40 m, with an old concrete anchor at about 18 m near the start.
Best Season
Late spring to early autumn, especially on settled days.
Typical Conditions
Calm bay conditions suit the route; the deeper wall becomes more serious once you leave the shallow start.
Safety & Access At L’ascenceur
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Keep the first visit conservative if you want to extend past the shallow start.
Access Restrictions
Boat access from the Grande Baie mooring is the normal plan.
Legal Notes
Use the assigned mooring and follow local marine rules for the bay.
Local Intel For L’ascenceur
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A relaxed boat dive with a shallow start, then a wall and deeper route options for divers who want more of the profile.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive site; the wall and deeper options suit scuba better.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling only makes sense on the shallowest end and only in very calm water.
Wildlife at L’ascenceur
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At L’ascenceur
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At L’ascenceur
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
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