Hiking - Morne Léger

A beautiful walk, easy to access and a chance to discover the great trees of the forest. The traditional bivouac (shelter) near Morne Léger is the perfect stopping point for families embarking on the round trip from Col des Mamelles.

Hiking trail colour: yellow

From the parking area of Col des Mamelles, head down eastwards along the road (towards Maison de la Forêt) for a short while to reach the start of the trail, marked by the sign: "Abri du Morne Léger, Route forestière de Grosse Montagne, Trace des Alizés". Go past the Morne léger shelter. Provided you have brought a hammock or small camping mat, you can sleep at the shelter. Make sure you bring a light source, water and warm clothes. Keep going on the path and then turn left before the Casimir ridge. Keep going straight on towards "Morne Léger, Route forestière" at the intersection with the ridge. The path is narrow and branches off to the right, so follow the yellow signs carefully. You will then get to Morne Léger, which stands at 631 metres above sea level. Keep going on the track, being careful not to lose your way. At the next intersection, turn right onto the "Route des Mamelles" forest road. Continue on the same track, the Quiock river crossing shows the arrival nearby. On the left, cross the path that leads to the Quiock circular trail and stay right to return to Route RD23.
The climb on foot on the road up to Col des Mamelles is long and dangerous.
N.B. As this is a circular trail, make sure to leave your vehicle at the start point.

Pay attention to cars on Route RD23, as it is a major road.
There are no litter bins on the route, so please be considerate and take your rubbish with you.
Extra care should be taken in this natural environment, as Guadeloupe is prone to natural risks. For the benefit of all hikers, it is very important that you behave responsibly.
Please note: the parking areas are not supervised.