Gros Piton Nature Trail
Trek to the summit of Gros Piton from the village of Fond Gens Libre. The round trip takes about 4–5 hours, and the top offers views over Petit Piton and the west coast.
The trail begins at Fond Gens Libre, a village founded by descendants of escaped enslaved people, on the southern foot of Gros Piton. Tickets must be bought at the visitor centre, and a guide must be hired. The round trip takes about 4–5 hours with roughly 750 metres of ascent, and the second half is steep stone steps and tree-root paths. A lookout halfway up lets you turn back early. The entry fee is about US$50 including a guide (check current prices locally). Start at 7–8 a.m. and bring plenty of water and non-slip shoes. Petit Piton is steeper and not recommended for ordinary visitors to climb.
Opening hours
Departs approx. 07:00–14:00 (from visitor center)
Nearby sights
- Pitons
- Tet Paul Nature Trail
- Fond Doux Estate
- Sugar Beach
- Sulphur Springs
- Morne Coubaril Estate
- Diamond Botanical Gardens
- Soufrière Town