Walking - Grand Etang

A round trail around the Grand Etang in a plush setting, under the imposing trees of the rainforest. Bird lovers will delight in the array of species on offer here.

There are 17 information points on the trail. Discover more information about them in the "Grand Etang Discovery Guide" (available for download on this page or on sale in National Park shops)

Hiking trail colour: yellow

Read the information boards at the Etangs parking area.
Take the concrete road to Grand Etang. Enjoy the views and then take a left onto the small wooden lock bridge to start the circular trail. The trail cuts through a few small gullies. Keep going on the trail along the Grand Etang. Stop off at the observatory, where you will find some information boards about the lagoon's birdlife. Leave the observatory and take the path on the right, which crosses through an area of chewstick trees. When you come to the intersection, keep going straight, walking over the wooden decking. At the next intersection, turn left to return to the car park on the concrete road.

N.B. The numbered information points correspond to detailed and illustrated information, which can be found in the "Grand Etang Discovery Guide".

As Guadeloupe is prone to natural risks, extra care should be taken in this natural environment. For the benefit of all hikers, responsible behaviour is very important.
Warning : the parking area is unsupervised.