{"id":845,"date":"2018-05-23T22:45:37","date_gmt":"2018-05-23T20:45:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.excursionguadeloupe.com\/index.php\/2018\/05\/23\/la-soufriere-le-volcan-qui-trone-au-sommet-des-antilles\/"},"modified":"2018-06-05T22:11:42","modified_gmt":"2018-06-05T20:11:42","slug":"la-soufriere-le-volcan-qui-trone-au-sommet-des-antilles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.excursionguadeloupe.com\/index.php\/2018\/05\/23\/la-soufriere-le-volcan-qui-trone-au-sommet-des-antilles\/?lang=en","title":{"rendered":"\u201cThe Discovery\u201d of the highest peak in the West Indies"},"content":{"rendered":"
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La Soufri\u00e8re<\/em>, a volcano nicknamed \u201cthe old lady\u201d by locals, is the highest point (1467 meters) in the West Indies and one of the most visited tourist attractions. Its summit, witfully named \u201cthe discovery\u201d, may well unveil the most beautiful view of the archipelago.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Before the 21st of November 2004, and the \u201cseism of the Saintes\u201d, the volcano of La Soufri\u00e8re had roughly 300 000 annual visitors. Unfortunately, the earthquake caused a landslide that hampered the access to the parking of \u00abLa Savane \u00e0 Mulets \u00bb<\/em>, the usual starting point of the ascent, and the number of visits decreased by three times.
\nNonetheless, don\u2019t let the figures fool you; the hike that leads to the peak of the volcano is still truly astonishing and reveals breathtaking sceneries. Our guide will gladly lead you through the abundant beauties of the ascent: thermal waters, tropical plants, lunar sceneries and unbelievable views are to be expected\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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A lively old lady<\/strong><\/p>\n

Based in the national park of Guadeloupe, in the southern part of the isle of Basse Terre<\/em>, La Soufri\u00e8re<\/em> is an active stratovolcano of Pelean type, which implies, among others, the emission of fumaroles, sulphur and acid vapours, as well as the presence of hot water-springs. It belongs to a volcanic complex composed of, in addition to the main lava dome, five other secondary volcanic cones. If the volcano is considered dangerous, its last eruption dates back to 1976 and only caused property damage. This volcanic activity explains the mist that often covers the volcano as well as its rocky and chaotic aspect, sometimes giving the impression of wandering in mystic lunar sceneries. The biodiversity of the volcano is also very interesting. It spreads along the volcano in three main phases. Before passing through humid and dense scrublands, you will first discover tropical forests present at its base. Finally, the hike will unveil the beautiful meadowlands of the upper part of the volcano where bromeliads<\/em> proliferate: a plant family mainly found in tropical regions - to which belongs, for example, the pineapple. When reaching the summit of the volcano, you may indeed be lucky enough to catch sight of a bright red plant dubbed the \u201cred mountain pineapple\u201d by locals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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From hot water springs to the peak of the isles<\/strong><\/p>\n

If the summit of the volcano offers a beautiful view, as well as an \u201cout of this world\u201d atmosphere, you still have to climb to the top. My guide will bring you from \u00ables Bains Jaunes\u00bb<\/em>, the hot water springs marking the beginning of the hike, to \u00abla d\u00e9couverte\u00bb<\/em> - the French word for the discovery -, the peak of the volcano where you can admire the surrounding isles and islands as well as the Basse Terre mountain range. During the ascent, you can observe the volcano\u2019s richness of nature while following the \u00abTrace du Pas-du-Roy\u00bb<\/em>, a paved footpath in the middle of the tropical forest. This track will lead you to the \u00abSavanne \u00e0 Mulets\u00bb<\/em>, the former parking where you can contemplate, by clear weather, the splendid valley as well as the surrounding islands of \u00ables Saintes\u00bb<\/em>, \u00abla Marie Galante\u00bb<\/em> and \u00abLa Dominique\u00bb<\/em>. Then comes the ascent to the summit: you can either take the path of \u00abLes Dames\u00bb<\/em>- an easily accessible rocky footpath that gets you to the top in 1h15 \u2013, or climb by the mountain pass of \u201cthe ladder\u201d - an ascent of 1h35 by the western part of the volcano.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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If you choose the footpath of \u00abLes Dames\u00bb<\/em>, you will discover two important geological formations: the \u201cFaujas rockslide\u201d, which occurred during the eruption of 1798, as well as a long fault exposed in the final part of the climb. This track is also characterised by rich vegetation made of numerous plants such as tree ferns, Pitcairnia bifrons or \u201cmountain pineapples\u201d, gigantic philodendrons as well as waterlogged sphagnums.<\/p>\n

After walking up this pathway - which is surrounded by rock-walls covered in orange and green moss, often giving an intense impression of isolation to the trekkers -, he will guide you to the summit of the volcano. You will then discover the most beautiful view of the entire West Indies\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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