Montana Trail
La Desirade
Montana Trail
Easy
Difficulty1h30
Duration4km
Distance+90m
Positive Elevation-92m
Negative ElevationLoop
Course typePR (short hike network)
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11 points of interest
- Information board
Explanatory panel
An explanatory panel describes the species (fauna and flora) which may be encountered on the trail. - Flora
Antigua Agave
A specimens of Agave Karatto, adapted to dry, hot stony soils. Its imposing flower stalk announces the end of the plant's life. - Summit
Wind Farm
View of the wind farm on the mountain plateau overlooking the trail. - Flora
Gray Mapou (birdcatcher tree)
Specimen of Mapou Gray, Pisonia subcordata. Its branches lean in the direction of the prevailing winds. - Area of relaxation
Carbet
This carbet invites you to take a break while enjoying the ocean panorama from the Pointe Mancenillier. - Geology
Rocky patchwork
This conglomeration of rocks of various types testifies to the geological character of the remarkable La Désirade. - Cultural and architectural heritage
Former weather station
View of the abandoned weather station, whose Art Deco architecture was inspired by the work of Ali Tur. - Cultural and architectural heritage
Lighthouse
Lighthouse of la Désirade. - Cultural and architectural heritage
Ruins of the old cotton farm
The site which was once home to a cotton farm and a leper colony now offers a exhibition tracing the geological history of la Désirade through information panels, as well as a rest area which has calmly been taken over by a group of iguanas. - Cultural and architectural heritage
Marine cemetery
Last resting place, lulled by the tides. - Flora
Frangipani
Frangipani flower, Plumeria.
Description
Starting from the 'trace' entry sign, follow the waymarkers which lead up to Pointe Mancenillier. On reaching the coast, on the edge of the geological nature reserve, turn right, taking care on the stony trail leading towards Pointe Doublé.Then, after the weather station, reach the road which passes the lighthouse, the former cotton farm and the marine cemetery, to return to the start.
- Towns crossed : La Desirade
Altimetric profile
Recommandations
Trail cleared following Hurricane MARIA.
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Trail mainly open; be sure to hydrate regularly.
Slippery passages on the stones: wear hiking shoes.
Beware of the manchineel trees (every part is poisonous).
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Trail mainly open; be sure to hydrate regularly.
Slippery passages on the stones: wear hiking shoes.
Beware of the manchineel trees (every part is poisonous).
Information desks
"Beausejour", capitainerie, 97127 Désirade
Transport
Bus service from the port with Karulis.
Access and parking
Starting point : Lat : 16,33052°N - Long : 61,01702°W.
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From the marine port, follow the D207 as far as Baie-Mahault school.
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From the marine port, follow the D207 as far as Baie-Mahault school.
Parking :
Beside "Baie-Mahault" school.
Source
Rando Guadeloupehttps://www.randoguadeloupe.gp/
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