Diving La Fourmigue

Site Overview

La Fourmigue is a pinnacle and reef dive site in French Riviera – Côte d’Azur, France, reached from the base town of Cannes. La Fourmigue is a rocky pinnacle off the Lérins islands rising from depth to a 10 m summit. Barracuda and amberjacks school in the blue while groupers and gorgonians hold on the rock. The site reaches a maximum depth of 30 m with an average profile around 20 m and a shallow start near 10 m, which places it firmly in the intermediate category and means divers should hold at least an Open Water certification. Conditions are typical of the French coastal coast: visibility generally runs from 18 to 35 metres, the current is moderate, and the water temperature ranges between 14 and 25 degrees Celsius with low surge exposure. The marine community is centred on Common Barracuda, Amberjack, Dusky Grouper, Mediterranean Moray, Two-banded Seabream, Red Gorgonian, and the full species list is detailed below for divers planning a trip. La Fourmigue is a strong representative of why French Riviera – Côte d’Azur diving is so highly regarded, blending the geology, history and biodiversity that define French underwater exploration. It pairs naturally with the other sites of the French Riviera – Côte d’Azur region for a varied holiday, and with the right thermal protection and, where relevant, the correct specialist training, it offers a memorable dive for photographers, naturalists and wreck or reef enthusiasts alike.