Hiking - Piton Baille-Argent from Belle Hôtesse

Lined with viewpoints of the peaks and the sea, this trail is perfect for serious hikers. You can even turn the hike into a two-day effort, bivouacking at the Belle Hôtesse shelter.

Hiking trail colour: yellow

You get to the start of the trail by walking for a short while in the direction of "Belle Hôtesse". After climbing for a while you reach the ridge. Turn right towards "Belle Hôtesse / Sofaïa". Stay on this trail towards Piton Belle Hôtesse. When you reach the shelter, turn left towards "Baille Argent / Sofaïa-Mazeau". Keep going on the path heading left, towards "Piton Bailleargent".
At the next intersection, keep going straight ahead. Then turn left towards "Piton Baille-Argent". You reach Piton Grand Fond. Keep left in the same direction towards Piton Baille-Argent.
You should arrive shortly after going through a clearing and over a river crossing. Make sure you have a vehicle waiting for you at the hamlet of Beausoleil.
N.B. As this is a circular trail, make sure to leave your vehicle at the start point.

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.