Hiking - From Petit Havre to Anse à Saint
A great trail along the south coast of Grande-Terre with the chance to see plant life adapted to drought and wind, beautiful beaches (some of which are little known and wild) and magnificent views over Basse-Terre and Marie-Galante… and much else besides !
The series of hills and descents on the first part of the trail, although quite short, mean this trail is listed as of average difficulty. What's more, the heat can be intense. Don't forget to take at least 1.5 litres of water per person... and you can of course enjoy a swim in a number of different places !
The trail with its yellow markings begins to the left of the beach, near the ONF panel "forêt domaniale du littoral". You make your way under the forest cover alongside the cliff, sometimes in the hills, sometimes near the water, with sections directly overlooking the cay (old coral reefs which are sometimes quite sharp). Some sections (both climbs and descents) are tricky, so be careful! After 1 hour 20 minutes, you arrive at the beach in the aptly named Petit-Havre (Little Haven)! You have to cross the rear of the beach and find the path just behind a karbay, near the fishermen's cabins. You then arrive at a headland with the remains of a stronghold and a cannon. This a great site with a wonderful view. You continue the trail to the left of the cannon and leading back into the forest. After 5 minutes, you arrive at L’Anse à Jacques. Cross the bay. The trail continues on the other side, slightly behind the beach (a slight climb up a small hill). After crossing L’Anse Patate, you will soon arrive at L’Anse à Saint, the end of our trail. Then walk towards Morne Jacques to get to the road and the car park.
NB: this is a non-circular trail, so you should leave your car at the end of the trail (in L'Anse à l'Eau).
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Enclosed shoes required. Minimum 1.5 L of water per person (one way). A snack and... a swimsuit!
Please note, unsupervised car parks and swimming.
The series of hills and descents on the first part of the trail, although quite short, mean this trail is listed as of average difficulty. What's more, the heat can be intense. Don't forget to take at least 1.5 litres of water per person... and you can of course enjoy a swim in a number of different places !
The trail with its yellow markings begins to the left of the beach, near the ONF panel "forêt domaniale du littoral". You make your way under the forest cover alongside the cliff, sometimes in the hills, sometimes near the water, with sections directly overlooking the cay (old coral reefs which are sometimes quite sharp). Some sections (both climbs and descents) are tricky, so be careful! After 1 hour 20 minutes, you arrive at the beach in the aptly named Petit-Havre (Little Haven)! You have to cross the rear of the beach and find the path just behind a karbay, near the fishermen's cabins. You then arrive at a headland with the remains of a stronghold and a cannon. This a great site with a wonderful view. You continue the trail to the left of the cannon and leading back into the forest. After 5 minutes, you arrive at L’Anse à Jacques. Cross the bay. The trail continues on the other side, slightly behind the beach (a slight climb up a small hill). After crossing L’Anse Patate, you will soon arrive at L’Anse à Saint, the end of our trail. Then walk towards Morne Jacques to get to the road and the car park.
NB: this is a non-circular trail, so you should leave your car at the end of the trail (in L'Anse à l'Eau).
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Enclosed shoes required. Minimum 1.5 L of water per person (one way). A snack and... a swimsuit!
Please note, unsupervised car parks and swimming.