Piton Crève-Cœur, Volcanic peak in southern Martinique, France.
Description
Piton Crève-Cœur stands at approximately 200 meters altitude, offering panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea, Sainte-Anne Peninsula, and the surrounding tropical landscape of southern Martinique.
History
This ancient volcanic cone formed around 18 million years ago during the Quaternary period, predating younger formations like Mount Pelée and serving as geological evidence of the island's volcanic evolution.
Culture
The site features ruins of a former sugar plantation called Habitation Crève-Cœur, representing Martinique's colonial sugar industry that shaped the island's economic and cultural development for centuries.
Practical
The hiking trail requires approximately 90 minutes round trip with a 200-meter elevation gain, accessible via parking near the old plantation ruins with warning signs about cliff edges near the summit.
Did you know?
The summit provides a complete 360-degree view encompassing Sainte-Lucie island to the south, the bay of Le Marin to the north, and dramatic contrasts between volcanic rock formations and dense tropical vegetation.
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