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La Desirade

Great North trail

Coastline and cliff
Geology
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Following the Great North trail is like taking a journey through the strata and geological eras which shaped the formation of the Désirade.

6 points of interest
Area of relaxation

Carbet

When coming out of the undergrowth, on the left, a carbet can offer a relaxing break.
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Flora

Mapou (birdcatcher tree)

Large specimen of Grey Mapou, Pisonia subcordata, characteristic of plants adapting to dry conditions.
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Geology

Rocks

A rainbow of colours is made by the rocks.
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Flora

Bay rum tree

Bay rum tree (aromatic plant), Pimenta racemosa.
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Viewpoint

Cliff

Sweeping view of the cliff and the sea.
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Information board

Information

Information panels explaining local history and geography on the Great North trail.
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Description

Go into the undergrowth and begin the descent through the dry rainforest, following the yellow waymarkers to reach the coast.
Climb down to the rocky beach and walk along the coastline through the rocks for approximately 300 m (see the range of colours in the rock formations). Climb back up in the undergrowth on the left, up to reach a tufa (limestone) track. Turn left, passing the carbet, to reach the Chemin de Croix; then continue to the left to return to the starting point.
  • Departure : 100 m below the parking area, turn right into the undergrowth.
  • Arrival : point of departure.
  • Towns crossed : La Desirade

Altimetric profile


Recommandations

Be careful: steep descent
Do not take this trail if the sea is rough.

Information desks

"Beausejour", capitainerie, 97127 Désirade

http://www.mairie-ladesirade.fr/tourisme-tourism

omt.desirade@gmail.com

05 90 84 61 39

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Access and parking

Starting point : Lat : 16,312417 N - Long : 61,074587 W.
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From Beauséjour, climb towards the chapel (Chemin de Croix).

Parking :

Small area of landscaped parking, 100 m above the trail departure point, in the bend of the road which leads to the chapel.

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