Join certified guide Remy on this one-day Mount Pelée (1397 meters) ascent in the French Caribbean island of Martinique!
Group
1 Day
Jan - Jul, Oct - Dec
High
Intermediate
Join us on this one-day Mount Pelée (1397 meters) ascent in Martinique and reach the top of this iconic volcano!
Martinique Island is located in the eastern Caribbean Sea and is one of the eighteen regions of France. Famous for its networks of hiking trials, Martinique is every hiker’s paradise!
Mount Pelée is the highest volcano on the island. It last erupted in 1902 and was one of the worst volcanic disasters of the century. At 1397 meters, this mountain offers breathtaking views on both the Atlantic and the Caribbean sides of the island and, on a very clear day, you may even get to see the neighbouring island of Dominique!
My proposal is to ascend this amazing volcano through its steep rock trail, starting from the rainforest all the way to the top. The whole trip to the summit takes 6-7 hours (round trip) and vertical gain is around 800m, so take into account that a very good physical condition is mandatory.
Keep in mind that hiking in the tropics can get really hot, that’s why we strongly recommend you bring 3L of water to keep hydrated along the way. And don’t forget some comfortable hiking shoes and sun screen!
If you wish to do this one-day Mount Pelée guided ascent, request to book this trip! We’ll be happy to have you join us.
More info
You will need very good hiking shoes and a rain jacket depending on the weather.
I won't be able to pick you up at your accommodation. I recommend you rent a car or hire an Uber to get to the trip´s starting point.
Meeting point
Trekking shoes, wind breaker, sunscreen, hat and 3L of water and a picnic lunch.
How long does it take to climb Mt Pelée? What are the distances & elevation gain?
The hike takes around 7–8 hours.
It takes around 5 hours till the summit or the Caldeïra round, and 6 hours for both.
There are 3.5 km to the summit, and then the same to go down.
There are 800 m of altitude gain. The summit + Caldeïra is 8.5 km long with 900 m of altitude gain.
Where is the meeting point? At what time do we meet?
We’ll meet at 8am at the “Boulangerie Aigle Royale” in Le Morne Rouge. You’ll find the Google map location here, https://goo.gl/maps/PXR6owvhDvm1sWYD9. Unfortunately, I don’t organize transportation, you can take a taxi to the meeting point or rent a car.
How can I get from Fort-de-France to the meeting point in Morne Rouge?
If you don’t have a car, I recommend you take a taxi from Fort-de-France to Morne Rouge. You’ll find the details here https://www.rome2rio.com/fr/map/Fort-de-France/Le-Morne-Rouge
What should I have and bring with me?
You should bring 2 liters of water and a picnic.
You should have with you a rain jacket and wear hiking, trail or running shoes.
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