Hiking - Sainte-Anne coast (Bois Jolan)
A decade or so ago, many locals fished for clams and sea urchins. This is no longer the case, but they still enjoy this wonderful setting to the full.
A short trail for all the family including the mangrove forest and beach. You can enjoy the Bois Jolan site to the full with a swim and some wonderful views.
Park on the beach, which is used as a car park by kite surfers.
Set off to the left, following the yellow markings.
Go past the river mouth and head for the vegetation to see the trail. Go straight on as far as the bridge (be careful, it can be below water level at high tide, and the second bridge calls for some dexterity)
Pass by the meadows as far as Bois Jolan beach, walk alongside the beach following the yellow markings, take the wooden steps leading to Gros Sable beach.
Go past the river mouth. Continue the hike by setting off to the right. Pass by the meadow and go as far as the Pierre et Vacances hotel complex; walk alongside the beach without using the private facilities. Take the steps behind the bar at the end of the beach, turn right and go as far as the undergrowth. Follow the trail to La Pointe du Helleux.
Retrace your steps for the return.
Park without obstructing other visitors.
Take some water with you.
Don't touch any unfamiliar plants.
Please note, the bridge is sometimes underwater during high tides and the second one calls for some dexterity.
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.
A short trail for all the family including the mangrove forest and beach. You can enjoy the Bois Jolan site to the full with a swim and some wonderful views.
Park on the beach, which is used as a car park by kite surfers.
Set off to the left, following the yellow markings.
Go past the river mouth and head for the vegetation to see the trail. Go straight on as far as the bridge (be careful, it can be below water level at high tide, and the second bridge calls for some dexterity)
Pass by the meadows as far as Bois Jolan beach, walk alongside the beach following the yellow markings, take the wooden steps leading to Gros Sable beach.
Go past the river mouth. Continue the hike by setting off to the right. Pass by the meadow and go as far as the Pierre et Vacances hotel complex; walk alongside the beach without using the private facilities. Take the steps behind the bar at the end of the beach, turn right and go as far as the undergrowth. Follow the trail to La Pointe du Helleux.
Retrace your steps for the return.
Park without obstructing other visitors.
Take some water with you.
Don't touch any unfamiliar plants.
Please note, the bridge is sometimes underwater during high tides and the second one calls for some dexterity.
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.