A castle-like headland at the eastern end of Grande-Terre, looking out to La Désirade
At a glance
- Category
- Hikes
- Area
- Grande-Terre
- Distance
- 2 km
- Elevation gain
- 50 m
- Time
- 1 h
- Difficulty
- 1 out of 5
- With children
- Yes
- Best time
- Sunrise or sunset
- Places to stay nearby
- 3 places to stay within 3 km
A short walk up a rocky headland topped by a cross, with views of the Atlantic, La Désirade and the Petite-Terre islets.
Route. From the car park, climb to the cross at the top of the headland, then follow the path along the lagoon. Swimming at the point itself is not allowed — the currents are strong; Anse Tarare and Les Salines beaches are close by.
- It is windy — hold on to your hat
- Bring water: there is no shade
On the map
Orange dots: places to stay nearby. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Coordinates are approximate.
Where to stay nearby: Pointe des Châteaux
All places to stay in the area →
Distance from the sight as the crow flies: Hostellerie des Chateaux — 2.0 km; Villa perle des Salines — 2.1 km; Villa Blue Lagoon — 2.7 km; Villa Tarare — 3.2 km.
Tours nearby
All tours on the island →
Sea and lagoon
Petite-Terre nature reserveTwo uninhabited islets: iguanas, a lagoon and a lighthouse
A full dayDecember — June; visitor numbers are limited≈ 9.6 km
Rum, wine, vanilla
Guadeloupe's rum distilleriesAgricultural rum, from the cane to the tasting
2–3 hAll year; production February — June≈ 24 km
Rum, wine, vanilla
Marie-Galante: rum and beachesThe island of a hundred windmills: three distilleries and empty beaches
A full dayAll year; cane harvest February — June≈ 36 kmMore to see nearby
Beach
Bois Jolan beach
A shallow lagoon where you can wade far out knee-deep≈ 19 km
Beach
La Caravelle beach
White sand, palms and calm water at Sainte-Anne≈ 23 km
Museum
Mémorial ACTe
The museum of the history of slavery and the slave trade in Pointe-à-Pitre≈ 38 km
History
Bielle Distillery
The agricultural rum of Marie-Galante≈ 39 kmOpening hours, prices and rules are a rough guide: check official websites before you go.