Mount Pelée, Active stratovolcano in northern Martinique, France
Mount Pelée rises 1,397 meters above sea level, with a volcanic cone formed from multiple layers of hardened ash and solidified lava deposits.
The catastrophic eruption of May 8, 1902, completely destroyed the city of Saint-Pierre and resulted in approximately 30,000 deaths within minutes.
The volcanic mountain stands as a central element in Martinique's identity, influencing local traditions and serving as a reminder of nature's power.
Visitors need to check the current volcanic alert level with the Martinique Volcano Observatory and obtain permits before attempting any mountain ascent.
The 1902 eruption left only two survivors in Saint-Pierre: a prisoner in a thick-walled cell and a shoemaker at the city's edge.
Location: Martinique
Elevation above the sea: 1,397 m
Made from material: andesite, basaltic andesite, dacite
GPS coordinates: 14.80917,-61.16532
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:36
The island reveals itself beyond familiar paths with nature reserves, historic sites and remote beaches. The region contains botanical gardens, volcano museums and former plantations. The coast features black sand beaches, coves and islets. Inland areas include waterfalls, hiking trails and colonial architecture.
Rhum J.M.
5.7 km
Cachot de Cyparis
7 km
Rhum Depaz
5.7 km
Co-Cathedral of Our Lady of Assumption, Saint-Pierre
7.7 km
Habitation Leyritz
6.8 km
Anse Couleuvre
6.9 km
Our Lady Church
4.9 km
Église du Fort de Saint-Pierre
6.7 km
Franck A. Perret Museum
7.1 km
Maison coloniale de santé
6.7 km
Pont Roche
6.9 km
Pont du Prêcheur
6.5 km
Église de l'Immaculée-Conception de L'Ajoupa-Bouillon
5.8 km
Bureau du Génie et des Ponts et Chaussées
6.6 km
Église Sainte-Catherine de Grand'Rivière
7.4 km
Réserve naturelle régionale marine du Prêcheur - Albert Falco
7 km
Rue Mont-au-Ciel
6.7 km
Plage de l'Anse Couleuvre
6.9 km
Pont militaire de Saint-Pierre
6.8 km
Habitation Céron
6.3 km
Céron park saman
6.3 km
Rue Victor-Hugo
7.3 km
Calvaire de Morne-Rouge
5.7 km
Entrepots quartier du Figuier
7.2 km
Plage de Sinai
7.2 km
Marché de Saint-Pierre
7.6 km
Rue Bouillé
7.3 km
Plage de l'Anse Céron
6.9 kmReviews
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