Time: 2 hours. Difficulty: 3.
Trailhead: Depart from Savane a Mulets. Armistice
Trail joins the summit of la Citerne to Galion Falls, which allows you
to make a circuit.
Once at la Citerne (see previous hike), continue left and go around
the crater to find the trailhead.
The crater ruin has plant growth characteristic of moist ridges, including
the red pineapple, but it has an elegant orange flower, different from
the common red pineapple.
The descent toward the Galion Valley leads you across
the stunted high-altitude forest of mountain mangroves, orchids and
yellow lilies.
The trail bends to the southwest, permitting a glimpse of Basse-Terre,
before you enter a sparse rain forest of cabbage palms and marble wood.
The trail now arrives at a flat place bordered by a cliff, overlooking
Galion Falls. The trail continues to the left, then
ends with a very abrupt drop before reaching the riverbed.
The descent is slippery and difficult--even dangerous--after a rain.
Take your time and hold onto roots.
At the Galion, continue right to reach the falls. Descend left some
10 meters, then cross the river. On the other side, continue on the
trail which will take you to Savane a Mulets by way of Pas du
Roy (Steps of the King).
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