Grosse Corde (west)
Petite cascade "Grosse Corde"
Petite cascade "Grosse Corde" - AAMG
Capesterre-Belle-Eau

Grosse Corde (west)

River and waterfall
Relaxation area
Embed this item to access it offline

A relatively easy walk to a warm pool right at the heart of luxuriant vegetation. The site will be a hit with adults and children alike.

4 points of interest

  • barrière
    barrière - PNG
    Information board

    Gate

    When you arrive at the gate, go round it to the left and follow the yellow markings on the path (don't turn towards the right along the river).
  • PNG
    Information board

    Steps

    Steps making it easy to walk in the forest.
  • Petite cascade
    Petite cascade - PNG
    River and waterfall

    Little waterfall

    A small waterfall on the left bank of the Rivière Grosse Corde with a little pool below it.
  • Area of relaxation

    Warm pool

    A warm pool on the Rivière Grosse Corde (western side) that is very popular with locals and hikers.

Description

At the bend before the Rivière Grosse Corde bridge, take the path into the forest heading west. Go past the steps and you arrive at the old gate. Make sure you go to the left and then continue in the forest. The warm pool is near the little waterfall. Take a break here, then come back the same way to the car park.

  • Departure : Just before the bridge over the River Grosse Corde
  • Arrival : Just before the bridge over the River Grosse Corde
  • Towns crossed : Capesterre-Belle-Eau

Altimetric profile

Recommandations

Caution: River crossings. The route can be dangerous in wet conditions. Do not attempt it if it has rained the day before or if bad weather is forecast. If the water level rises, do not attempt to cross the river; wait until it recedes.

---

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!
Please note: unsupervised car parks and swimming.

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-carbetinfo@randoguadeloupe.gp

Opening hours : daily from 7.00 am to 5.00 pm.

Services : reception centre, shop, toilets, parking, picnic area.

In exchange for the services provided on the site, a financial contribution is requested to visitors (prices 06/2025 to 05/2028) :

  • Adults : 6,00 € / pers.
  • Children (- 12 years) : 4,00 € / pers.
  • Families (5 pers. ; 1 or 2 adults + 1 or 4 children) : 14,50 €
  • Groups adults (from 8 pers.) : 4,50 € / pers.
  • Groups children (from 8 pers.) : 2,50€ / pers.
  • One-year access card : 16,50 € / pers.

The promontory of the reception area is accessible to people with reduced mobility.

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

Find out more

Access and parking

GPS starting point: Lat: 16,03700°N - Long: 61,63862°W.
---
On the RN1 road, from Saint-Sauveur (between Bananier and the town of Capesterre-Belle-Eau), turn towards the Carbet Falls. Continue along the D4 road. The road is steep and winding in the forest. Go past the Grand Etang car park, carry on and go past the little bridge over the Tonnelle Ravine. Continue until you get to a descent with bamboo trees on the right-hand side (before arriving at the Rivière Grosse Corde bridge). Park here.

Parking :

Chutes du Carbet welcome area

Source

Report a problem or an error

If you have found an error on this page or if you have noticed any problems during your hike, please report them to us here: