What level of diving experience is required for LES ROCHES TROMPETTES?

LES ROCHES TROMPETTES is rated advanced with depths of ≤ 38 m. A PADI Open Water certification or equivalent is the minimum recommended, with PADI Advanced Open Water strongly recommended for this site.

What marine life can you see at LES ROCHES TROMPETTES?

At LES ROCHES TROMPETTES, divers commonly encounter: groupers, moray eels, octopus, sea fans, damselfish, conger eels.

Where is LES ROCHES TROMPETTES located?

LES ROCHES TROMPETTES is located in France, in the Var region (coordinates: 43.5046, 6.9576).

LES ROCHES TROMPETTES Diving - Var, France

Les Roches Trompettes is an advanced dive site in the Estérel massif offshore area near Fréjus-Saint-Raphaël, featuring dramatic red porphyry rock formations descending to 38 meters. The Estérel's distinctive crimson volcanic rock creates a visually striking underwater landscape of pinnacles, arches, and canyons unlike anywhere else on the French coast. The rocky structures host rich communities of gorgonian fans, yellow sponges, and tube worms, while the crevices shelter moray eels, conger eels, and large scorpionfish. Schools of barracuda and amberjack patrol the surrounding blue water. This site showcases the unique geological heritage of the Estérel coast and delivers a colorful, fish-rich dive for experienced divers.