The trail of the plane wreckage
at the sulfur mine
Duration: 5 to 6 hours
Distance: 6 km
Elevation gain: approximately 400m
Difficulty level: 4/5
Good physical condition
In a collective group
Price: €50/adult
Deposit of €20 per person
The balance is payable in cash on the day of the hike when booking.
Private hiking: please contact us
Minimum age: 16 years
The trace of the plane wreckage at La Soufrière
Duration : 5 to 7 hours
Distance : 9 km
Elevation gain : approximately 500m
Difficulty level : difficult
experienced walkers
In a collective group
Price : €50/person
A deposit of €20 per person is required upon booking; the balance is payable in cash on the day of the hike.
Minimum age: 16 years
The trail of the plane wreckage
at the sulfur mine
If you are looking for a unique and challenging hike with a guide in Guadeloupe, the trail of the plane wreck on the slopes of Soufrière is for you!
This hike is a true experience, with very original sections in the undergrowth.
Magnificent views of the Soufrière volcano and the Petit Cul-de-Sac Marin.
A bit of history: on September 9, 1971, a CARIB WEST AIRWAYS DOUGLAS R4D-6 (DC3) registered 8P-AAC was flying from Trinidad to Canefield Airport in Dominica. While the flight was diverting to Raizet Airport in Guadeloupe due to a late arrival and the lack of night-time runway lighting in Dominica, the aircraft never reached Pointe-à-Pitre because it crashed into the slopes of La Soufrière volcano.
Departure from the yellow baths car park
in Saint Claude
Mandatory equipment per person:
- 🎒 a backpack to keep your hands free
- 💦 1.5 liters of water minimum per person: to stay well
hydrated throughout the hike.
- 🥾 Sneakers or hiking boots
- 🧥 K-way /windbreaker: It can get chilly at altitude
- 🍪🍫 Snack (dried fruit): to maintain energy
Recommended equipment:
- 👙 Swimsuit/towel: Relax at the Yellow Baths
after the hike
- 👕 Change of clothes to leave in the car
- 🩴 Flip-flops: Once the hike is over, you can finally relax your feet and let them breathe.
