Hiking - From Bois Baron to Anse Maurice
This trail along the coast of Grande-Terre is perhaps one of the most beautiful of all. Each of the many panoramas seems more impressive than the last. But you have to work for it, the trail is quite hard.
This trail for the physically fit shows that despite the reputation of Grande Terre as a "flat land", there is plenty of work for the old leg muscles! Steep cliffs, dry forest, sunshine and views out to sea are all part of the programme.
Set off to the left, following the "Anse-Maurice" markings. It starts off hard with a very steep climb and a rope to help you. Soon you arrive in a savannah, where you just need to go straight ahead (please note, the markings are not easily visible). You will walk alongside some barbed wire on your left. You arrive at a very steep descent with a rope in the middle of some Latanier palm trees. The climb just afterwards is not easy, and watch out for the empty spaces. You then need to climb over a metal gate. Just afterwards comes a tricky section very close to a sheer drop, but with a wonderful view. You then arrive in a savannah where you need to head to the right (Please note, no markings). You then walk alongside and climb over another metal gate. Further on, you need to pay attention and make sure you follow the markings to the LEFT (if you go straight ahead, it's DANGEROUS). Then comes a tricky descent with no rope. So be careful. You are now in the Anse à L'Ecu ravine. Cross the Anse à L'Ecu plateau and make sure you keep to the left (follow the markings). There is a gentle climb to the top of the cliff, and then you arrive at a metal gate. Walk alongside it to the right as far as a barbed wire gate. Go through the gate, and don't forget to close it behind you. In the savannah, turn right and walk alongside the fence until you get to another barbed wire gate. Continue into the undergrowth until you arrive at the savannah. The path leads straight ahead alongside the vegetation on your right. After a section in the undergrowth, you will arrive in a field. Go straight ahead across the field (opposite). We arrive at a last tricky descent. Watch out for the stones rolling under your feet. You arrive at the coast. Follow the coastline until Anse Maurice beach, passing in front of the Anse Marguerite slave cemetery.
NB: this is a non-circular trail, so you should leave your car at the end of the trail.
It is strongly recommended to be in good shape physically and to be accompanied by a professional guide or a person who knows the trail well. People who are afraid of heights should take care. They would be better off avoiding this trail.
In this natural setting, you should be particularly careful and alert, since Guadeloupe is subject to natural risks. It is vital to act in a responsible way, so that everyone can enjoy the hike!
Please note: unsupervised car parks and swimming.
This trail for the physically fit shows that despite the reputation of Grande Terre as a "flat land", there is plenty of work for the old leg muscles! Steep cliffs, dry forest, sunshine and views out to sea are all part of the programme.
Set off to the left, following the "Anse-Maurice" markings. It starts off hard with a very steep climb and a rope to help you. Soon you arrive in a savannah, where you just need to go straight ahead (please note, the markings are not easily visible). You will walk alongside some barbed wire on your left. You arrive at a very steep descent with a rope in the middle of some Latanier palm trees. The climb just afterwards is not easy, and watch out for the empty spaces. You then need to climb over a metal gate. Just afterwards comes a tricky section very close to a sheer drop, but with a wonderful view. You then arrive in a savannah where you need to head to the right (Please note, no markings). You then walk alongside and climb over another metal gate. Further on, you need to pay attention and make sure you follow the markings to the LEFT (if you go straight ahead, it's DANGEROUS). Then comes a tricky descent with no rope. So be careful. You are now in the Anse à L'Ecu ravine. Cross the Anse à L'Ecu plateau and make sure you keep to the left (follow the markings). There is a gentle climb to the top of the cliff, and then you arrive at a metal gate. Walk alongside it to the right as far as a barbed wire gate. Go through the gate, and don't forget to close it behind you. In the savannah, turn right and walk alongside the fence until you get to another barbed wire gate. Continue into the undergrowth until you arrive at the savannah. The path leads straight ahead alongside the vegetation on your right. After a section in the undergrowth, you will arrive in a field. Go straight ahead across the field (opposite). We arrive at a last tricky descent. Watch out for the stones rolling under your feet. You arrive at the coast. Follow the coastline until Anse Maurice beach, passing in front of the Anse Marguerite slave cemetery.
NB: this is a non-circular trail, so you should leave your car at the end of the trail.
It is strongly recommended to be in good shape physically and to be accompanied by a professional guide or a person who knows the trail well. People who are afraid of heights should take care. They would be better off avoiding this trail.
In this natural setting, you should be particularly careful and alert, since Guadeloupe is subject to natural risks. It is vital to act in a responsible way, so that everyone can enjoy the hike!
Please note: unsupervised car parks and swimming.