Petit Piton - An Islander Perspective

The Majestic Petit Piton

It is always a pleasure waking up in the morning to the chirping sounds of birds and the nice cool Caribbean breeze which can be felt by everyone on island (the local houses, mansions, resorts etch). Today like most of my days in St Lucia is going to be another one of Fantastic Island touring and sightseeing. With so much to do and so many places to visit on the island I always wonder what made me so fortunate to be part of such a heavenly experience. The joy of being able to share one’s experience with travelers and the thought of what they might be feeling or thinking when they are in the presence of natures supreme beauty always keeps me captivated and wanting to show them even more. Island tours are loaded with interesting feats and the tour guides who are now certainly friends seem even more excited than the travelers, maybe it’s because we know what it feels to look at St Lucia’s natural attractions for the first time; like the warm felt look of a baby staring into the eyes of a mother who’ve longed his/her arrival, Is not something words can explain.

Soufriere the home of our touring company developed strictly for the likes of travelers and founded by professional local guides make it possible for you not to seem like a tourists but instead one of nature’s children. I am always touched by the emails we receive from our travel family constantly thanking us for allowing them and their family to immerse in such wonder. On a day when there aren’t any island tours I would sit in my balcony with my laptop sipping on some latte motivated to write by looking at what’s in front of me (The Majestic Petit Piton). Gazing thoughtfully at how a volcano (Sulphur Springs) could have created such a grand wonder which shoots an astounding 2,000 feet from the blue Caribbean Sea; and that’s not even the fun part yet. Petit Piton the most marketed and photographed attraction on the island is now labeled a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, even more amazing is the astounding popularity it has received from hikers and rock climbers eagerly interested in reaching the summit.

Climbing to the summit of Petit Piton is one of the most challenging feats one could ever dare undertake. I remember the first time I climbed Petit Piton with a fabulous group who’ve kept in touch ever since. We were hacking the trail while at the same time marveling at the views and unique features of Petit Piton such as massive trees which are said to have been there for over a century and the unique species of birds seem to be flourishing at such altitudes. You could say from then on my passion for avid rock climbing began and thanks to our travel friends we have been able to allow a score of rock climbers to experience the natural feel of climbing such heights. No ropes, that’s right climbing over 2,000 feet without taking any ropes along. The trail is made possible by the available man made hand holes, tree roots and vines provided by nature; but in all the climb is very safe for relatively fit individuals with a knack for thrill seeking adventure climbing.

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