Walking - Trace du Petit Malendure
Explore the Côte Sous-le-Vent, sheltered by the dry forest, with its little creeks and the panorama over the Îlets Pigeon (area at the heart of the National Park).
Wonderful views await you as you pass through a ravine, a headland or a bay ...
Just after you set off, the path runs close by the River Colas. Follow the path through the rocks and the slate stone. You arrive at a fork (option to go down to Anse Colas and the pebble beach by the path to the right).
Turn left. From Pointe à Zombi, the view takes in the Colas and Zombi bays. Follow the path leaving to the left at right angles (you pass by a building). Go straight ahead through the dry forest (pear trees, logwood, gumbo-limbo) and you begin a steady climb. Along the way there are views over Anse Feuillard, La Pointe Negresse and the island of Montserrat (70 km north-west of Basse-Terre). Walk past a barrier near Falaise Noire. You cross a gully (to the right, access to Anse Feuillard) and go straight ahead. After 250 m, you reach a crossroads. Continue on the main pathway towards Pointe de Malendure. You start to go down towards Fond Ravine, crossing a wood before arriving at Petit Malendure beach.
Take the same route on the way back.
NB: this is a non-circular trail, so you should leave your car at the end of the trail.
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.
Wonderful views await you as you pass through a ravine, a headland or a bay ...
Just after you set off, the path runs close by the River Colas. Follow the path through the rocks and the slate stone. You arrive at a fork (option to go down to Anse Colas and the pebble beach by the path to the right).
Turn left. From Pointe à Zombi, the view takes in the Colas and Zombi bays. Follow the path leaving to the left at right angles (you pass by a building). Go straight ahead through the dry forest (pear trees, logwood, gumbo-limbo) and you begin a steady climb. Along the way there are views over Anse Feuillard, La Pointe Negresse and the island of Montserrat (70 km north-west of Basse-Terre). Walk past a barrier near Falaise Noire. You cross a gully (to the right, access to Anse Feuillard) and go straight ahead. After 250 m, you reach a crossroads. Continue on the main pathway towards Pointe de Malendure. You start to go down towards Fond Ravine, crossing a wood before arriving at Petit Malendure beach.
Take the same route on the way back.
NB: this is a non-circular trail, so you should leave your car at the end of the trail.
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.