Piton de Sainte-Rose, Mountain peak in Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe.
The Piton de Sainte-Rose rises to 357 meters above sea level at the boundary between the communes of Deshaies and Sainte-Rose in Guadeloupe.
The mountain has been a natural landmark for navigation since colonial times, helping ships identify their position along the northern coast of Basse-Terre island.
Local residents regard the mountain as a geographical marker that traditionally defines the territories between different agricultural communities in northern Guadeloupe.
A relay antenna station at the summit of Piton de Sainte-Rose provides essential telecommunications coverage for the surrounding regions of northern Basse-Terre.
The mountain presents different visual profiles when viewed from various locations, including distinct silhouettes from the villages of Desbonnes and Caféière.
Location: Guadeloupe
Address: Piton de Sainte-Rose, Deshaies 97115, Guadeloupe 97115 Deshaies 97115 Deshaies
GPS coordinates: 16.33165,-61.76210
Latest update: March 9, 2025 22:56
Guadeloupe has many surprises beyond its main beaches and usual tourist sites. The archipelago hosts places where nature and history come together: waterfalls hidden in the rainforest such as Acomat in Pointe-Noire, spectacular geological formations like the Gullet Grand Gouffre in Marie-Galante where sea jets reach over ten meters high, or beaches with distinct features like Anse du Souffleur in Port-Louis with its calm, shallow waters, or Cluny Beach in Sainte-Rose lined with dark volcanic rocks. These lesser-known sites also tell the story of the archipelago. The Slave Trails in Petit-Canal, carved into stone in 1830, bear witness to the island’s painful past. Fort Fleur d'Épée in Gosier, built in the 18th century, offers views over the bay and preserves its old artillery pieces. The Historic Coffee Plantation in Vieux-Habitants showcases the stages of colonial coffee production with its historic water mill. On the natural side, Petite Terre Nature Reserve near La Désirade protects two islands where sea turtles and dozens of fish species live among coral reefs. These sites encourage discovering a different side of Guadeloupe, away from the typical routes.
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