Pic la Selle, Mountain summit in Croix-des-Bouquets, Haiti.
Pic la Selle is Haiti's highest mountain peak, rising to 2,674 meters (8,773 feet) and ranking as the third tallest summit in the Caribbean. The mountain forms part of the extensive Chaîne de la Selle range that runs across the southeastern portion of the island.
The Chaîne de la Selle mountain range, of which this peak is a major part, has marked the natural border between Haiti and the Dominican Republic for centuries. This ridge defined the geographical division between the two nations throughout their histories.
People living near Pic la Selle practice farming methods passed down through generations, carefully adapted to the steep slopes around the mountain. These traditional approaches shape daily life in the communities scattered across the region.
To reach the summit, a 4x4 vehicle is needed to get to the trailhead, followed by an 8 to 12-hour round trip hike starting from Gros Cheval. The trek demands good fitness and proper mountain gear to handle the steep elevation and changing weather conditions.
The mountain sits within the La Selle-Jaragua-Bahoruco-Enriquillo Biosphere Reserve, home to rare plants found nowhere else in the Caribbean region. This ecological importance makes the area a significant protected zone for island biodiversity.
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