Pitons du Carbet
A cluster of five volcanic peaks covered in primeval rainforest. Together with Mount Pelée, it is a World Heritage site, with several challenging hiking trails.
The Pitons du Carbet are an ancient group of volcanic peaks in north-central Martinique. The highest, La Croix Peak, rises about 1,196 meters. The mountains are covered in dense tropical rainforest and are the source of many rivers. In 2023, they were inscribed together with Mount Pelée as the World Heritage site 'Volcanoes and Forests of Martinique.' Most mountain trails are steep and muddy, requiring good fitness and non-slip shoes. It is best to hike with a local guide or choose shorter forest trails. Several trailheads can be reached from Fort-de-France by driving north along the Route de la Trace, past Balata Garden, in about 30 minutes.
Opening hours
All day (weather permitting)
Nearby sights
- Sacré-Cœur de Balata
- Zoo de Martinique (Habitation Latouche)
- Saint-Pierre
- Habitation Depaz
- Jardin de Balata
- Grand Marché de Fort-de-France
- Saint-Louis Cathedral
- Bibliothèque Schœlcher