Hike· Marie-Galante· Leeward Islands
Sentier de Vieux-Fort (Anse Canot Loop)
15° 58.9′ N · 61° 18.3′ W
A 9 km loop from Anse Canot beach along the northwest coast - Pointe de Mays, Plage Moustique, white Hymenocallis lilies, the Trou Massacre ravine - then inland through cane fields with a view of La Soufrière, finishing by the Vieux-Fort mangrove and bird hide.
Practical
Position is the Anse Canot beach trailhead (OSM). 9 km loop, easy with little climb, 3-4 hours, green markers; carry 1.5 L water per person, sun protection and food (tourist office; zoom-guadeloupe). Watch for manchineel trees (red-ringed trunks) near the shore. Starts and ends at the anchorage beach - an ideal walk from the boat.
Best for
A boat-to-boat coastal walk
Nearby
- Anse Canot (Marie-Galante)0.2 NM away
- Vieux-Fort Beach (Marie-Galante)0.4 NM away
- Vieux-Fort Mangrove & Bird Hide0.5 NM away
- La Baleine Rouge (Saint-Louis)1.7 NM away
- Kabaroots Pizzeria & Bar (Saint-Louis)1.8 NM away
- Le Refuge Katimini (Saint-Louis)1.8 NM away
- Loulouz Beach (Saint-Louis)1.8 NM away
- Marie-Galante Restaurants1.8 NM away