%20(942%20x%20204%20px).jpg)
Pointe des Châteaux Guadeloupe: Complete Guide, Hike and Viewpoints
- Corentin Dutal
- Feb 12, 2025
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 10
Pointe des Châteaux in Guadeloupe: GPX Track and Complete Guide
Pointe des Châteaux is one of the most iconic places in Guadeloupe. Located at the eastern end of Grande-Terre, this wild peninsula offers a spectacular panorama over the Atlantic Ocean, La Désirade, Petite-Terre and, on clear days, Marie-Galante.
The walk to the cross is short and accessible, usually around 15 to 20 minutes. Pointe des Châteaux faces east, so sunrise can be beautiful. On the way back, you can also stop at La Douche in Saint-François.
Summary
Save money by purchasing our Top 10 Guadeloupe Hikes GPX bundle - get all the best trails at a discounted price!
Photos and Videos of Pointe des Châteaux in Guadeloupe
Practical Information
How long does it take?
Allow 15 to 20 minutes to reach the viewpoint.
Difficulty
Easy. The trail is short, but it can be rocky and windy.
What should you bring?
Good walking shoes, water, a hat, sunscreen and binoculars if you want to watch the horizon.
Start of the Hike
Pointe des Châteaux in Guadeloupe: Complete Guide
Pointe des Châteaux is famous for its cliffs, wild beaches and large white cross overlooking the Atlantic. The landscape feels more rugged than many other parts of Grande-Terre, with constant wind, bright light and powerful waves.
How to Get to Pointe des Châteaux
From Saint-François, follow the D118 toward Pointe des Châteaux. The road leads to a large free parking area near the start of the walk. The route is easy to follow and already offers beautiful viewpoints before you reach the cross.
Hiking at Pointe des Châteaux
The hike to the cross is short but exposed. The path is rocky in places and there is very little shade, so water, a hat and good shoes are useful even for this short outing. At the top, the panorama opens over the Atlantic and the nearby islands.
Points of Interest on the Route
Grandes Salines Beach: a wide white-sand beach exposed to strong waves, better for walking than swimming.
The rock formations: shaped by erosion, they helped give the site its name.
The cross viewpoint: the classic panorama over La Désirade, Petite-Terre and the Atlantic Ocean.
Practical Tips for Visiting Pointe des Châteaux
Come early or at sunset to avoid the busiest hours and enjoy softer light.
Bring water, sunscreen and a hat because the site is very exposed.
Stay careful near the cliffs and shoreline, especially when the wind and swell are strong.
Download the GPX Track of the Hike
For those who wish to go to Pointe des Châteaux independently, we offer a detailed GPX track of the hike, to open with an app like maps.me
Save money by purchasing our Top 10 Guadeloupe Hikes GPX bundle - get all the best trails at a discounted price!
Comments