La Grande Soufrière
La Soufrière
A 1,467-meter active volcano, the highest peak in the Lesser Antilles. At the summit, you can see sulphur vents steaming from fissures and the crater.
La Soufrière is a stratovolcano that is still active. From the Bains Jaunes car park above Saint-Claude (which has natural hot spring pools), follow the paved old trail through the rainforest to Savane à Mulets, then climb the volcano cone trail to the summit. The round trip takes about 4 to 5 hours. The summit has sulphur vents, fissures and monitoring equipment. On clear days, you can see the Saintes Islands and Dominica. Some summit areas are closed from time to time due to volcanic activity, so check the national park notices before setting out. The summit is damp and cold, so bring a raincoat and warm clothes, and wear non-slip shoes.
Opening hours
Daytime, subject to volcanic activity and weather
Nearby sights
- Chutes du Carbet
- Grand Étang
- Habitation La Grivelière
- Parc Archéologique des Roches Gravées
- Fort Delgrès
- Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-Guadeloupe
- Distillerie Bologne
- Grande Anse, Trois-Rivières