Martinique offers the possibility of embarking on numerous excursions to discover the island in depth, with its great diversity of landscapes and its many marked trails.
A circular route of medium difficulty, with gradual and gentle gradients. However, there is little shade along the coast and it can be difficult in full sun. We strongly advise you to start this hike very early in the morning so as not to suffer from the extreme heat. You can also do a smaller 1.30-hour circuit (marked in white and yellow), but you will miss the most beautiful views this way.
This is one of the best-known hikes in Martinique, in the heart of the Martinique Regional Nature Reserve, along the coast of the Caravelle peninsula. It allows you to discover different types of landscapes, with a dry forest, a grand coastal landscape and mangroves.
The name Savane des Pétrifications designates an arid, almost desert-like area in the south of Martinique, in the municipality of Sainte-Anne, and is part of a larger coastal path, the Trace des Caps. Petrified trees can be seen along the trail, which have unfortunately been collected over the years by local residents and collectors.
The landscape is singular, with tall cacti, desert landscapes overlooking the sea, fields of yellow grass, vertiginous and steep cliffs bordering the sea: here there is also a place called La Pointe d’Enfer, a stark, even aggressive landscape, with waves crashing on the rocks, as wild as it is magnificent.
Numerous paths can lead to the summit of Montagne Pelée. However, the most popular hike and generally appreciated by travellers is via the Aileron trail. Needless to say, one needs to be in good physical shape to tackle the ascent.
Once you reach the summit, you will arrive at the refuge, 1250 metres above sea level, where you can start the tour of the Caldera, a path that gradually leads you to another refuge at 1300 metres.
The biggest problem with the Montagne Pelée is not its difficulty, but rather the climate. In order not to risk facing the ascent and finding yourself literally immersed in fog that prevents any kind of view, we advise you to consult both the weather forecasts and the live webcam located at the summit and check the weather in person before starting the ascent.
The best season is February/March. Also remember to bring a small windbreaker for the summit, as temperatures drop rapidly at altitude.
To reach the trail leading to the Didier waterfalls and start the hike, you must follow the Didier trail (located between Fort de France and the Balata garden) and stop at the ‘Didier fountain’, the factory that produces local sparkling water.
The small sloping path will take you to a bridge in less than 5 minutes and you will find yourself facing a 100-metre-long tunnel that is completely dark (bring a torch or use your mobile phone).
At the exit of the tunnel you must immediately take the path to the right that runs alongside the river, go straight ahead and you will reach the first waterfall in 30 minutes, where you can safely swim. To reach the second, which is much more impressive, you have to walk a small passage to the left of the first waterfall, then go up along the river to reach the second in a good 1 hour.
Caution: there is no hiking trail, you have to put your feet in the water, from rock to rock, and you need suitable shoes.
Unlike the Didier waterfalls, the path to reach the Anse Couleuvre waterfall starts from the small car park just behind the beautiful beach of the same name: it is a marked tourist path, which follows the Coulter River for almost 1 hour before reaching the waterfall, a very pleasant and fairly easy hike through the lush nature of the north of the island.
Arriving at the Couleuvre Falls, you are faced with 120 metres of pure beauty, surrounded by a magnificent green setting and an impressive and enchanting waterfall. The pool, on the other hand, is rather small and swimming opportunities are few.
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