Hairpin road

Geology

Mountain shelter

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The hairpin road is the link between the windward and leeward sides of Basse-Terre, and provides great views over La Soufrière range.

1 point of interest

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Viewpoint
View over La Citerne
In fine weather, view over La Citerne.

Description

Starting from the refuge, set off up the path towards La Citerne. The path steadily climbs and broadens out little by little. It then joins up with the old road before arriving at the crossroads with the road leading to the aerials (summit of La Citerne).
From there, you will see links to other hiking trails, including climbs up Mount Echelle, La Soufrière, etc.
Plan to have a vehicle at the planned point of arrival (in Les Bains Jaunes, for example), or return by the hairpin road and go down towards the Carbet Falls visitors' area in Capesterre-Belle-Eau.
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NB: the hairpin road is a section of the "Trace des Alizés" GR hiking trail (stage 2).
More details about La Citerne refuge: HERE.

Departure : La Citerne refuge, Capesterre-Belle-Eau.
Arrival : a crossroads with the old Citerne road (access road to the aerials), at the foot of Mount Echelle.
Towns crossed : Capesterre-Belle-Eau and Gourbeyre

Forecast

Altimetric profile

Recommandations

In this natural setting, you should be particularly careful and alert, since Guadeloupe is subject to natural risks.
It is vital to act in a responsible way, so that everyone can enjoy the hike!

Is in the midst of the park

The national park is an unrestricted natural area but subjected to regulations which must be known by all visitors.

Information desks

Reception area of Les Chutes du Carbet

terminus de la RD4 , route de l'Habituée, 97130 Capesterre-Belle-Eau

http://www.guadeloupe-parcnational.fr/fr/des-decouvertes/ou-sinformer/chutes-du-carbet info@randoguadeloupe.gp

Opening hours :

In low season (May 1st to June 30th, September 1st to October 31th) : daily from 7.00 am to 1.00 pm.

In high season (November 1st to April 30th, July 1st to August 31th : daily from 7.00 am to 4.30 pm.

Services : reception centre, shop, toilets, parking, picnic area. The promontory of the reception area is accessible to people with reduced mobility.

In exchange for the services provided on the site, a financial contribution is requested to visitors (prices 06/2023 to 05/2024) :

Adults : 5.45 € / pers.
Children (- 12 years) : 3.30 € / pers.
Families (2 adults + 2 children): 7.60 €
Groups adults (from 8 pers.) : 3.80 € / pers.
Groups children (from 8 pers.) : 1,65€ / pers.
One-year access card : 8.75 € / pers.

GPS location : Lat: 16,04198 N - Lng: 61,63822 W.

Find out more

RD11, route de la Soufrière, 97120 Saint-Claude

https://www.facebook.com/Association-des-Accompagnateurs-en-Montagne-de-Guadeloupe-1139591779534998/aamg971@gmail.com

Access and parking

GPS starting point (La Citerne refuge): Lat: 16,04105°N - Long: 61,64827°W.
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No road access.
NB: traffic is prohibited on the old Citerne road (access reserved for the emergency services and the aerial technical teams).