Hiking - The Smugglers trail

Crossing the massif from east to west on a trail steeped in history. You will be walking in the footsteps of rum and tobacco smugglers from the 19th century.

Hiking trail colour: yellow

Take the forest path, behind the National Forestry Office hiking information boards. Climb steadily until you reach the high-voltage line for the first time. Keep going through the forest. The trail gets flatter and winds its way through the rainforest near by some remarkable trees, such as chewstick and chestnut trees. Cross some small ravines and then reach the summit (here you cross a power line for a second
time). Intersection with the Alizés trail (GR G1, north/south of Basse Terre). Keep going, heading in the direction of "Contrebandiers / Les Plaines" and begin your descent towards the west. Come out onto the concrete road and then keep going until the final sign.
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 areas are not supervised.