L'Échelle, Volcanic summit in Capesterre-Belle-Eau, Guadeloupe, France.
L'Échelle rises to an elevation of 1397 meters, featuring distinct volcanic formations and dense vegetation patterns across its slopes.
The volcanic activity of L'Échelle ceased approximately 370 years ago, marking the end of its geological transformative period in Guadeloupe's landscape.
Local communities maintain traditional practices of natural conservation around L'Échelle, considering it an essential part of Guadeloupe's natural identity.
Multiple hiking trails lead to the summit from Bains Jaunes, requiring proper hiking equipment and water supplies for the ascending journey.
The mountain stands between Soufrière volcano and La Citerne, offering direct views of both Carbet Falls and Galion Falls.
Location: Gourbeyre
Location: Capesterre-Belle-Eau
Elevation above the sea: 1,397 m
GPS coordinates: 16.03999,-61.65719
Latest update: June 23, 2025 10:55
Soufrière
789 m
Guadeloupe National Park
5.6 km
Carbet Falls
815 m
Roches gravées de Trois-Rivières
7.1 km
Dolé Thermal Baths
5.6 km
Citerne
704 m
Habitation La Grivelière
8.4 km
Bâtiments du Camp Jacob
4.4 km
Chutes Moreau
7.4 km
Cascade de La coulisse
8.3 km
Église Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel
9.1 km
Roches gravées de la rivière du Plessis
8.6 km
Habitation-Sucrerie Clairefontaine
7.9 km
Pont sur le Galion
8.8 km
Carmichael Mountain
1.8 km
Sitio arqueológico de Anse des Galets
8.2 km
Habitation Belleville
7.5 km
Monument aux morts de Basse-Terre
8.9 km
Église Saint-Augustin de Saint-Claude
4.6 km
Arsenal
9 km
Aqueduc et réservoir de Petite Guinée
9 km
Parc Archéologique des Roches Gravées
8 km
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption de Trois-Rivières
7.3 km
Trois-Rivières Lighthouse
8 km
Bassin Paradis
2.3 km
Rivière du Petit Garbet
8.3 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Guadeloupe de Saint-Claude
4.1 km
Chapelle de l'Immaculée-Conception de Trois-Rivières
8.2 kmReviews
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