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Guadeloupe: Pointe de la Grande Vigie (headland)

Last updated on February 18, 2016 by Claire / this article contains affiliate links (Info)

At the northernmost point of Guadeloupe, you will find Pointe de la Vigie, a headland where you can catch nice views of the surrounding cliffs and islands.

Pointe de la Grande Vigie Grande Terre island Guadeloupe

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INFO & PLANNING TIPS - Pointe de la Grande Vigie

The Grande Vigie Headland is the northernmost point of Guadeloupe where you can observe beautiful cliffs that may remind some of Normandy. Some of the limestone cliffs reach up to 80 meters (260ft) high.

In clear weather, the Grande Vigie headland offers views of Grande-Terre's lowlands to the south and of the islands of Montserrat, Antigua, and La Désirade.

However I would not recommend the drive just to see that. It is a good stop if you are touring the Grande Terre island or already going to the incredible Hell Gate.

TIPS FOR TRAVEL PLANNING ADDICTS - Grande Vigie Headland

Getting to Pointe de la Grande Vigie

  • Northernmost point of the Grande-Terre island
  • On D112 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) northeast of Anse-Bertrand

Visiting Pointe de la Grande Vigie

  • Free parking
  • Some local food trucks 
  • The walk is short 10 minutes and easy, although not well maintained
  • No facilities

On the Way

Between Hell Gate and Pointe de la Vigie, you might stop some small parking spots to discover the cliffs. We stopped at this one and the colors were quite amazing.

View cliffs Guadeloupe 1
View cliffs Guadeloupe 2
View cliffs Guadeloupe 3

View from Pointe de la Vigie

Although it was beautiful, the weather and the fact that I grew up in Normandy made this place not so WOW as others in Guadeloupe.

View from Pointe de la Vigie Guadeloupe 1
View from Pointe de la Vigie Guadeloupe 2
View from Pointe de la Vigie Guadeloupe 3

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