Galeries trail
E.Ingadassamy - CD 971
Capesterre-de-Marie-Galante

Galeries trail

Coastline and cliff
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This short walk allows you to see a coastline sculpted by the sea for millennia. Let yourself be charmed by a powerful sea which dictates their meaning and direction to the stones and plants.

5 points of interest

  • Raisiniers
    Raisiniers - E.Ingadassamy - CD 971
    Flora

    Seagrape

    The seagrape Coccoloba uvifera is prolific among the plants.
  • Les galeries
    Les galeries - E.Ingadassamy - CD 971
    Geology

    Les Galeries

    These galleries, carved out by the sea, have appeared over time.
  • Cactus cierges et patates bord de mer
    Cactus cierges et patates bord de mer - E.Ingadassamy - CD 971
    Flora

    Cactus 'candles'

    Cactus 'candles' and beach morning glory are festooned over the rocks.
  • Vue sur les éoliennes
    Vue sur les éoliennes - E.Ingadassamy - CD 971
    Viewpoint

    View of the wind farm

    The wind turbines, on the hill, turning when the wind blows.
  • Vue sur les mancenilliers
    Vue sur les mancenilliers - E.Ingadassamy - CD 971
    Flora

    Manchineel trees

    View over a beautiful grove of manchineel trees.

Description

Starting from the sign showing the entry to the 'trace', follow the waymarkers which indicate the descent through a dry ravine. Arriving at the coast, turn left, taking care when moving over the rocks sculpted by the sea. Then reach the road to return to the start.
  • Departure : along the Capharnaüm road.
  • Arrival : along the Capharnaüm road.
  • Towns crossed : Capesterre-de-Marie-Galante

Altimetric profile


Recommandations

There are slippery passages at the edge of the cliffs. Wear walking shoes. Do not attempt this trail with young children.
Beware of the manchineel trees (every part is poisonous).

Information desks

rue Pierre Leroy, ancien Palais de justice, 97112 Grand-Bourg (Marie-Galante)

http://www.ot-mariegalante.com/info@ot-mariegalante.com05 90 97 56 51

Access and parking

Starting point : Lat : 15,903476 N - Long : 61,207111 W.
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From the town of Capesterre, follow the road which leads up to Capharnaüm.

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