Les chutes du Carbet (hike, waterfalls)

Located in the heart of the Guadeloupe National Park, the Carbet Falls are the tallest in the archipelago, and the most impressive in the Lesser Antilles. The Grand Carbet River rises on the eastern flank of Soufrière. Its waters, laden with sulfur, change color and odor incrementally as the three falls throw themselves into the sea on the Atlantic side of the island, 11 km below.
A financial contribution of € 2.40 is requested by Guadeloupe National Park agents at the reception area, where you will also find vending machines for drinks and treats, garbage cans and toilets. Remember to bring a garbage bag to collect your garbage and help safeguard Guadeloupean nature for future generations. Be careful not to not litter anywhere on the grounds.

THE 3 FALLS OF CARBET

The first fall
** Update: The first fall is closed due to landslide in July 2018 (information updated December 2018) **
Composed of two levels and a pool where it is possible to bathe (the water is cold!) 115 m high 3 hours of vigorous walking to and from the parking lot.

The second fall
110 m high Its foot and pool is no longer accessible but does have a lovely view 30 minutes of walking over bridges from the parking.

The third fall
20 m high Beautiful circular pool, impressive for its volume of water 2 points of access:
- From the car park, 5h walk there and back
- From Capesterre Belle-Eau (Routhiers), 1.5 hours walk there and back This fall is located outside the centre of the National Park.

LES 3 CHUTES DU CARBET

La première chute
Composée de deux paliers et d'un bassin où il est possible de se baigner (l'eau est fraîche !)
115 m de haut
3 heures de marche sportive AR depuis le parking

ATTENTION depuis juillet 2018 la première chute est fermée pour cause d'éboulement (info actualisée en décembre 2018).

La deuxième chute
110 m de haut
Son bassin n'est plus accessible mais un joli point de vue permet de l'admirer
30 minutes de marche sur des passerelles AR depuis le parking

La troisième chute
20 m de haut
Magnifique bassin circulaire
Impressionnante par son volume d’eau
2 accès :
Depuis le parking, 5h de marche AR
Depuis Capesterre Belle-Eau (Routhiers), 1h30 de marche AR
Cette chute est située en dehors du cœur du Parc national.