La Découverte Summit (1,467 m) – Lush Lava Fissure loop from La Soufrière
La Découverte Summit (1,467 m) – Lush Lava Fissure loop from La Soufrière
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La Découverte Summit (1,467 m) – Lush Lava Fissure loop from La Soufrière
04:09
9.30km
650m
Hiking
Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: April 16, 2026
Tips
Includes a segment that may be dangerous
A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.
After 2.72 km for 732 m
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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39 m
La Soufrière
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82 m
Les Bains Jaunes Hot Spring
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970 m
Viewpoint
Viewpoint
1.22 km
Faujas Landslide
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2.92 km
Summit of La Soufrière Volcano
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3.02 km
La Découverte Summit (1,467 m)
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3.04 km
Fumaroles of La Soufrière Crater
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3.04 km
Lush Lava Fissure
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4.48 km
Col de l'Échelle
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9.30 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
5.50 km
2.32 km
1.25 km
212 m
Surfaces
3.39 km
3.38 km
1.37 km
1.13 km
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Elevation
Highest point (1,440 m)
Lowest point (830 m)
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