GROS PITON HIKE + VOLCANO MUD BATH

 Gros Piton is St Lucia’s popular hiking destination;   your ascent to the 2,619 foot (786 meter) summit will reward you with awe-inspiring views of the sapphire blue sea and vast portion of the island’s west and south and Petit Piton and neighboring islands.  When you make it to the top, which is 2,619 feet above sea level which is approximately 3 -4 hours round trip, you have climbed one of St Lucia’s national landmarks.
Gros Piton is 3 kilo meters in diameters and the other, Petit Piton 1 kilo meters in diameter. They look pretty close but actually 3 miles apart. The first half of the trail is moderate and can be enjoyed by everyone and Climbing Gros Piton can be a strenuous to moderate challenge. You may find that the steep decent will be especially hard on your knees; take it slow and be careful along the way.
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW: 
  • Gros Piton is a Unesco World Heritage site, and as such hikers must register at the base of the mountain
  • ​hike with a guide.  Guides are waiting at the base
  • ​​The hike takes you up 2000 feet in roughly two hours. 
  • ​There are four designated stopping points along the way with benches to rest, although some hikers stop more often. 
  • The trail is improved, with handrails and many steps built into the mountain, small boulders and steep steps on the path.
  • Add-On Activity: St  Lucia Volcano Mud Bath 
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Pickup from hotels :
  •  from 7:30a.m, 8:30 a.m from hotels
  • meeting point is your St Lucia Hotel or Location.

Pickup from Cruise Ships :
  • between 8:30am - 9:00am from cruise ships
  • meeting point is Point Seraphine, La Place Carnegie or Pigeon Island which is about 1 minute walk outside the gate/port.