Hiking - Pointe à Lézard trail
The Pointe à Lézard trail is a pleasant hike through a series of typical sites on the Côte-sous-le-Vent and the area around Bouillante. Dry forest, tree-filled savannah, brown cliffs and pebble beaches can be found in this sanctuary to the memory and natural heritage of the coast.
The walk is enhanced by a wide range of views over the Caribbean Sea as well as one of the many thermal springs in the area: the Bain du Curé.
Leave the car park and follow the tarmac road as far as the stone path which slopes down towards the right. Follow the path to the 1st intersection on the right.
The trail gradually continues deeper into the forest and crosses the Bois l'îlet gully twice.
Walk alongside the gully then turn right onto a steep slope towards Morne Machette. Go straight on until a crossroads, where you turn right.
Continue alongside a pipe and following the mountain-bike markings.
Start the long descent through the undergrowth towards Anse à Sable. At the bottom of the descent, turn right towards Pointe à Sel.
The path gradually rises alongside the cliff until it comes to a sharp bend to the left. Follow the path, always staying on the right and close to the coast. Begin the descent towards Anse Machette. Cross Anse Machette, then turn right to follow the coast.
When you arrive at Pointe à Lézard, continue along the coast as far as a grassy area, then turn right up the slope. Once you get to the forest path that is partially adapted to cars, turn right and follow the path to the starting point.
Please note, there is a mistake in the markings, so turn right at the start.
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Don't begin the hike after 3 pm because night falls quickly in the forest.
Watch out for the manchineel tree at Anse Machette.
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.
The walk is enhanced by a wide range of views over the Caribbean Sea as well as one of the many thermal springs in the area: the Bain du Curé.
Leave the car park and follow the tarmac road as far as the stone path which slopes down towards the right. Follow the path to the 1st intersection on the right.
The trail gradually continues deeper into the forest and crosses the Bois l'îlet gully twice.
Walk alongside the gully then turn right onto a steep slope towards Morne Machette. Go straight on until a crossroads, where you turn right.
Continue alongside a pipe and following the mountain-bike markings.
Start the long descent through the undergrowth towards Anse à Sable. At the bottom of the descent, turn right towards Pointe à Sel.
The path gradually rises alongside the cliff until it comes to a sharp bend to the left. Follow the path, always staying on the right and close to the coast. Begin the descent towards Anse Machette. Cross Anse Machette, then turn right to follow the coast.
When you arrive at Pointe à Lézard, continue along the coast as far as a grassy area, then turn right up the slope. Once you get to the forest path that is partially adapted to cars, turn right and follow the path to the starting point.
Please note, there is a mistake in the markings, so turn right at the start.
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Don't begin the hike after 3 pm because night falls quickly in the forest.
Watch out for the manchineel tree at Anse Machette.
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.