What to do and see in Saint-Claude, Basse-Terre Island: The Best Things to do

February 10, 2022 Rosalyn Ihle

Discover the best top things to do in Saint-Claude, Guadeloupe including Symbiose Caraibes, La Soufriere Volcano, Guadeloupe Advisor, Chute du Galion, Saut d'Eau du Matouba, Matouba Hot Springs, Vert Intense, Madatet Fishing, Stele Louis Delgres, Habitation Beausoleil.
Restaurants in Saint-Claude

1. Symbiose Caraibes

Excellent
98%
Good
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5.0 based on 95 reviews

Symbiose Caraibes

Une micro-entreprise créée par un Yoann, guide accompagnateur en montagne, diplômé d'Etat, passionné de botanique et d'écologie, labellisé Esprit Parc, qui propose des randonnées pour tous niveaux sur toute la Guadeloupe. Outre l'incontournable Soufrière, il est aussi possible de découvrir des lieux splendides et méconnus, hors des sentiers battus, par exemple lors de randonnées les pieds dans l'eau.

2. La Soufriere Volcano

Saint-Claude Guadeloupe +590 590 41-5555 http://www.la-soufriere.com
Excellent
63%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
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1%
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4.5 based on 968 reviews

La Soufriere Volcano

The highest mountain in the lesser Antilles is also a volcano and an important landmark of Guadeloupe's landscape.

Reviewed By wmccfp - Stuart, United States

We never made it to the top because Mother Nature got in the way with wind, rain, fog. Still the effort was satisfying and the occasional breaks in the weather allowed us to see spectacular vistas of countryside and the Caribbean. Not for the faint of heart but well worth the effort. As others have said this is a climb, especially the last portion, and coming down is definitely more difficult if the weather is bad. Good footwear, layers of clothing and water are a necessity.

3. Guadeloupe Advisor

Excellent
71%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
2%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 136 reviews

Guadeloupe Advisor

Welcome to the Guadeloupe Islands! Guadeloupe Advisor is an online tour reservation and booking portal, connecting travelers with tourism service providers in the Guadeloupe Islands. From Basse-Terre to Grande-Terre, from Les Saintes to La Désirade, we promote the best Tours, Tickets, Activities, Excursions & Things To Do. We are fully committed to provide the best service to our clients, in both English and French.

4. Chute du Galion

Saint-Claude Guadeloupe
Excellent
74%
Good
22%
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4%
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4.5 based on 27 reviews

Chute du Galion

Reviewed By skyisblu - Montreal, Canada

An off-shoot of the main trail up to La Soufriere volcano, the Chute du Galion trail is not an easy one. First, it slowly winds it way along the side of the gorge, descending into the valley of the Galion waterfall, the majority being more rock scramble than hike. The trails are slippery with mud, partly from rain, mountain run-off, and the ever-present fog that lingers around the top of the volcano. It catches us off-guard more than once, puddles of mud with indistinguishable depth, and rocks that are slick and covered with moss. All around, the rain forest soars upwards - giant trees are covered in moss, covered in vines, covered in air plants. Each one is its own ecosystem. Birds swoop a little too close, and the chirping of frogs makes for an amazing soundtrack to the hike, otherwise quiet from lack of travelers other than ourselves. Once at the falls, there is a rope to help in the scramble up to the viewpoint, and plenty of large boulders below on which to perch, rest, or snack. At this point, the Galion trail ends, so either turn around and head back, or continue along the next trail up to La Citerne, a dormant crater lake next to a weather station. Note that the trail elevation for the portion leading up to the crater mouth climbs almost 400 m over a distance of 1000 m. Ask anyone who climbs mountains - that is steep. We didn't realize how much until we are presented with ladder-like root structures to scramble up, or muddy canyons that run vertical rather than horizontal. Even better - we realize that we are ascending through the bed of one of the run-off streams, so every step, every footfall is in water. The overhead branches seems to fall, drooping closer and closer, the walls of the canyon squeezing in tighter and tighter, with just enough room to pass, but sideways. Suddenly, the plant life drops away, the trail opens up, and the trail emerges into a fog that covers the top of the Citerne crater. Success! From here, the trail is mostly a slow downhill along the service road leading from the weather station - make sure to wave hello to the fellows working inside, if you see them. Don't forget to take a long soak in the Bains Jaunes, the sulfurous hot springs next the parking lot - you earned it! There is nowhere to change, just do it in your car like everyone else does - no one cares up here. And DO NOT dunk your head under the water - there are dangerous parasites in the water that will get into you nose or ears and can do things to your brain...Just don't do it.

5. Saut d'Eau du Matouba

Route de Matouba, Saint-Claude 97120 Guadeloupe http://fr.guadeloupe-tourisme.com/651/saut-deau-du-matouba-saintclaude
Excellent
40%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
4%
Terrible
6%
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4.0 based on 50 reviews

Saut d'Eau du Matouba

6. Matouba Hot Springs

Matouba, Saint-Claude Guadeloupe
Excellent
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Good
25%
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50%
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25%
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3.0 based on 4 reviews

Matouba Hot Springs

7. Vert Intense

Excellent
93%
Good
6%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
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1%
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5.0 based on 318 reviews

Vert Intense

8. Madatet Fishing

Excellent
96%
Good
4%
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5.0 based on 167 reviews

Madatet Fishing

9. Stele Louis Delgres

Matouba, Saint-Claude 97120 Guadeloupe https://fr.guadeloupe-tourisme.com/646/stele-louis-delgres-saintclaude/
Excellent
100%
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

10. Habitation Beausoleil

Section Monteran, Saint-Claude 97120 Guadeloupe

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