On the heights of Basse-Terre, at the foot of the Soufrière volcano, an unusual hike to Ravine Blanche and the spectacular Matilys. You're plunged into the heart of nature and volcanism. You'll discover one of the sources of Guadeloupe, closely linked to the Soufrière volcano.
An exceptional hike in the bowels of the volcano
A hike starting from Bains Jaunes in Saint-Claude to discover Guadeloupe's exceptional natural depths, Ravine Blanche and Matilys.
Because of the technical and difficult sections of the hike, we recommend it for children aged 12 and over.
First pass through the ravine Blanche, a mint-colored water with walls of colloidal sulfur. The water gushes from beneath the Soufrière volcano.
A colorful technical walk
Leaving Ravine Blanche, we find a second waterfall, this time orange, ferruginous and warm. This water comes from the depths of the Soufrière volcano.
The view over the Caribbean Sea, and then we continue with a few difficult passages, forking off into another gully to arrive at the bottom of a cirque with a steaming, sulfur-scented wall, like a gateway to the active volcano.
Nature explodes with color!
After Ravine Blanche
This hike into the depths of Guadeloupe, to Ravine Blanche and Matilys, is spectacular for its colors, nature abounds, not to mention the smell of sulfur!
Matilys is a wall of sulphur with permanent sulphur fumes. You're standing beneath the Soufrière volcano.
The return journey takes the same route.
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To enjoy the south of Basse-Terre, stay at the Green bananas !
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