The Route de la Traversée
The Route de la Traversée (D23) crosses Basse-Terre island east to west through the National Park rainforest, with waterfalls, trails and Guadeloupe’s zoo. From Basse-Terre, allow about an hour to reach it: make it a big loop.
Stops
- Écrevisses waterfall Petit-Bourg
- 200 m flat path to a swimming pool.
- Maison de la Forêt / Bras David Petit-Bourg
- picnic areas and the Quiock river loop.
- Col des Mamelles ~600 m
- Mamelle de Pigeon (360° view) and Mamelle de Petit-Bourg hikes.
- Parc des Mamelles zoo Bouillante
- 80+ species and canopy walkways 20 m up.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take?
About 45 minutes’ driving; a full day with stops.