Trace du Petit Malendure
Bouillante
Trace du Petit Malendure
Medium
Difficulty2h
Duration2,8km
Distance+185m
Positive Elevation-237m
Negative ElevationCross
Course typeCoastal trail
NetworkPR (short hike network)
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Wonderful views await you as you pass through a ravine, a headland or a bay ...
15 points of interest
- Viewpoint
Anse Colas
View over Anse Colas and the Caribbean Sea. - Viewpoint
Anse Zombi
View over Anse Zombi and the Îlets Pigeon. - River and waterfall
River Colas
Waterfall and pool along the River Colas. - Fauna
Zandoli
A type of anole (Anolis marmoratus girafus) with a camouflaged costume. - Flora
Moses-in-the-cradle
A member of the commelinaceae family called Tradescantia Spathacea which likes dry and rocky environments. - Viewpoint
Falaise Noire
Panorama from Falaise Noire with a view over the Caribbean Sea. - Geology
Anse Feuillard
Anse Feuillard is the ideal spot for a relaxing break. - Flora
A bed of leaves
Trees take advantage of Lent to renew their foliage. - Viewpoint
Pointe à Négresse
A window open onto Pointe à Négresse. - Fauna
Guadeloupe woodpecker
The only endemic bird species to the country, the Guadeloupe woodpecker measures 26-28 cm. Its beak is long and slender and, in the male, is longer than the head, unlike in females. It is adorned with black plumage, has a blood-red throat and belly and blue/black back. It can be seen quite frequently on tree trunks, which it hammers into with its powerful beak (hence its Creole name of Toto bwa). It moves over short distances in rippling, gliding movements. The Guadeloupe woodpecker is included on the list of endangered species. - Viewpoint
View over the Îlets de Pigeon
Panorama over the Îlets de Pigeon from Falaise Bellon. - Flora
"Gumbo-Limbo"
The gumbo-limbo, Bursera simaruba, is a typical dry-forest tree. It is noticeable because of its peeling bark (desquamation) with a bright red colour. - Flora
Philodendron giganteum
The Philodendron giganteum always grows near wetland or rivers. - Viewpoint
Malendure harbour
View over Malendure harbour and the hills of Bouillante (Bois-Malher, Poirier, Desmarais, etc.) - Flora
Pipe organ cactus
Pipe organ cactuses (Cephalocereus nobilis) grow here.
Description
Just after you set off, the path runs close by the River Colas. Follow the path through the rocks and the slate stone. You arrive at a fork (option to go down to Anse Colas and the pebble beach by the path to the right).
Turn left. From Pointe à Zombi, the view takes in the Colas and Zombi bays. Follow the path leaving to the left at right angles (you pass by a building). Go straight ahead through the dry forest (pear trees, logwood, gumbo-limbo) and you begin a steady climb. Along the way there are views over Anse Feuillard, La Pointe Negresse and the island of Montserrat (70 km north-west of Basse-Terre). Walk past a barrier near Falaise Noire. You cross a gully (to the right, access to Anse Feuillard) and go straight ahead. After 250 m, you reach a crossroads. Continue on the main pathway towards Pointe de Malendure. You start to go down towards Fond Ravine, crossing a wood before arriving at Petit Malendure beach.
Take the same route on the way back.
Turn left. From Pointe à Zombi, the view takes in the Colas and Zombi bays. Follow the path leaving to the left at right angles (you pass by a building). Go straight ahead through the dry forest (pear trees, logwood, gumbo-limbo) and you begin a steady climb. Along the way there are views over Anse Feuillard, La Pointe Negresse and the island of Montserrat (70 km north-west of Basse-Terre). Walk past a barrier near Falaise Noire. You cross a gully (to the right, access to Anse Feuillard) and go straight ahead. After 250 m, you reach a crossroads. Continue on the main pathway towards Pointe de Malendure. You start to go down towards Fond Ravine, crossing a wood before arriving at Petit Malendure beach.
Take the same route on the way back.
- Departure : 30 metres after the bridge over the River Colas leading to Malendure, Bouillante.
- Arrival : Petit Malendure beach, Bouillante.
- Towns crossed : Bouillante
Altimetric profile
Recommandations
NB: this is a non-circular trail, so you should leave your car at the end of the trail.
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.
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.
Information desks
plage de Malendure, 97125 Bouillante
Access and parking
GPS starting point: Lat: 16,18666° N - Long: 61,77989°W.
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RN2 road to Bouillante, Colas section: between Malendure beach and the junction of the RD33 road, La Traversée.
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RN2 road to Bouillante, Colas section: between Malendure beach and the junction of the RD33 road, La Traversée.
Parking :
Start: edge of the RN2 road, Colas section. Finish: roadside "Petit Malendure" car park.
Source
Rando Guadeloupehttps://www.randoguadeloupe.gp/
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