Pitons, Volcanic mountains in Soufrière Bay, Saint Lucia.

The Pitons are two volcanic plugs, Gros Piton at 798.25 m and Petit Piton at 743 m, linked by the Piton Mitan ridge on Saint Lucia's southwestern coast between Soufrière and Choiseul. The plugs consist of dacitic lava and rise from the sea at the southern end of Pitons Bay and the middle of Soufrière Bay.

These volcanic peaks formed thousands of years ago through intense geological activity and were designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004. The recognition acknowledged their importance as natural monuments shaped by the Caribbean's volcanic history.

The name Piton comes from French for mountain peak, so Petit Piton and Gros Piton mean the smaller and larger peak. Arawak tradition describes the Pitons as a family: Gros Piton the father, Petit Piton the mother, and Petit-Petit Piton, a spur on Petit Piton's flank, the child. Saint Lucia's local beer from Windward & Leeward Brewery is named after the Pitons.

A marked trail to Gros Piton's summit requires several hours of hiking, with guided tours available starting from the Interpretive Center at the base. Early morning starts are recommended to reach the top before midday heat becomes intense.

The Arawak saw the Pitons as a family: Gros Piton the father, Petit Piton the mother, and Petit-Petit Piton, a spur on Petit Piton's flank, the child. Saint Lucia's local beer from the Windward & Leeward Brewery also carries the Pitons' name.