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Climb to the Roof of Saint Lucia

Hike through lush rainforest and mist-covered ridges to reach Mount Gimie – the island’s highest and most rewarding summit.

elevation
Elevation

950 m / 3,117 ft

guide
DURATION

5–7 hours (depending on pace and conditions)

terrain
TERRAIN

Steep rainforest trails, roots, rocks, and muddy sections

location
LOCATION

Edmund Forest Reserve
(Migny / Quilesse area near Soufriere)

distance
DISTANCE

Approximately 6–10 km round trip

difficulty
DIFFICULTY

Challenging

duration
GUIDE

Use of a licensed local guide is strongly recommended

Private Guided Experience

Mount Gimie Summit Trek

The classic guided route to Saint Lucia’s highest peak. This experience focuses on reaching the summit via rainforest trails, with steady inclines and rewarding views at the top, ideal for hikers seeking a physical challenge and panoramic scenery.

Private Guided Experience

A personalized version of the summit hike with flexible pacing. Perfect for small groups or experienced hikers who prefer a tailored approach and additional time for photography or rest stops.

Mount Gimie Summit Trek
Extended Rainforest Route

Extended Rainforest Route

In addition to the summit ascent, this option includes deeper exploration of the surrounding rainforest ecosystem. Expect more time on forest trails, potential stream crossings, and greater focus on flora and birdlife.

What to Bring

Mount Gimie is a demanding rainforest hike and proper preparation is essential.

Hike Details

Starting point: Edmund Forest Reserve, accessed via the Migny / Quilleesse area near Soufrière.
Distance: 6-10 km round trip, depending on route variation and access point.
Elevation Gain: Approximately 600 meters of vertical ascent.
Estimated Time: 5-7 hours total, including breaks.
Trail Conditions: Steep, uneven terrain with mud, rocks and roots.

Summit experience: On clear days, hikers are rewarded with sweeping views across the island’s mountainous interior. Cloud cover is common, adding to the mystical atmosphere of the peak.

What to expect:

  • Dense tropical rainforest
  • Native plant species
  • Birdlife unique to Saint Lucia
  • Cooler temperatures at higher elevation
  • A rewarding physical challenge
Backpack

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Vols hebdomadaires jusqu’en décembre 2026

États-Unis
Nombre de vols hebdomadaires
Compagnie aérienne Ville d’origine Nombre de vols hebdomadaires
Aoû Sept Oct Nov Déc
American Airlines Charlotte ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈
American Airlines Miami ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈
American Airlines Philadelphia ✈ Aucun vol. Aucun vol. Aucun vol. ✈
Delta Airlines Atlanta ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈
JetBlue Boston Aucun vol. Aucun vol. Aucun vol. ✈ ✈
JetBlue New York ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈
United Airlines Newark ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈
United Airlines Chicago Aucun vol. Aucun vol. Aucun vol. ✈ ✈
Royaume-Uni
Compagnie aérienne Ville d’origine Aoû Sept Oct Nov Déc
British Airways London ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈
Canada
Compagnie aériennee Ville d’origine Aoû Sept Oct Nov Déc
Air Canada Toronto ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈
WestJet Toronto ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈
Caraïbes
Compagnie aérienne Origine Aoû Sept Oct Nov Déc
Air Adelphi St. Vincent ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈
British Airways Grenada ✈ ✈ ✈ Aucun vol. Aucun vol.
British Airways Guyana ✈ ✈ ✈ Aucun vol. Aucun vol.
British Airways Tobago ✈ ✈ ✈ Aucun vol. Aucun vol.
Caribbean Airlines Barbados ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈
Caribbean Airlines Guadeloupe ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈
Caribbean Airlines Martinique ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈
Caribbean Airlines Trinidad ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈
InterCaribbean Barbados ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈
InterCaribbean Dominica ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈
InterCaribbean St. Vincent Aucun vol. Aucun vol. No flights. Aucun vol. Aucun vol.
LIAT Antigua ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈
LIAT Barbados ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈
LIAT Dominica ✈ Aucun vol. Aucun vol. Aucun vol. Aucun vol.
LIAT St. Vincent ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈
Sunrise Airways Antigua ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈
Winair St. Maarten ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈
Winair St. Vincent ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈

Weekly flights until December 2026

United States
Number of Weekly Flights
Airline Origin City Number of Weekly Flights
Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
American Airlines Charlotte ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈
American Airlines Miami ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈
American Airlines Philadelphia ✈ No flights. No flights. No flights. ✈
Delta Airlines Atlanta ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈
JetBlue Boston No flights. No flights. No flights. ✈ ✈
JetBlue New York ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈
United Airlines Newark ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈
United Airlines Chicago No flights. No flights. No flights. ✈ ✈
United Kingdom
Airline Origin City Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
British Airways London ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈
Canada
Airline Origin City Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Air Canada Toronto ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈
WestJet Toronto ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈
Caribbean
Airline Origin Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Air Adelphi St. Vincent ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈
British Airways Grenada ✈ ✈ ✈ No flights. No flights.
British Airways Guyana ✈ ✈ ✈ No flights. No flights.
British Airways Tobago ✈ ✈ ✈ No flights. No flights.
Caribbean Airlines Barbados ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈
Caribbean Airlines Guadeloupe ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈
Caribbean Airlines Martinique ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈
Caribbean Airlines Trinidad ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈
InterCaribbean Barbados ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈
InterCaribbean Dominica ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈
InterCaribbean St. Vincent No flights. No flights. No flights. No flights. No flights.
LIAT Antigua ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈
LIAT Barbados ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈
LIAT Dominica ✈ No flights. No flights. No flights. No flights.
LIAT St. Vincent ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈
Sunrise Airways Antigua ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈
Winair St. Maarten ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈
Winair St. Vincent ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈

Weekly flights until December 2026

United States
Number of Weekly Flights
Airline Origin City Number of Weekly Flights
Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
American Airlines Charlotte ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈
American Airlines Miami ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈
American Airlines Philadelphia ✈ No flights. No flights. No flights. ✈
Delta Airlines Atlanta ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈
JetBlue Boston No flights. No flights. No flights. ✈ ✈
JetBlue New York ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈
United Airlines Newark ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈
United Airlines Chicago No flights. No flights. No flights. ✈ ✈
United Kingdom
Airline Origin City Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
British Airways London ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈
Canada
Airline Origin City Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Air Canada Toronto ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈
WestJet Toronto ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈
Caribbean
Airline Origin Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Air Adelphi St. Vincent ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈
British Airways Grenada ✈ ✈ ✈ No flights. No flights.
British Airways Guyana ✈ ✈ ✈ No flights. No flights.
British Airways Tobago ✈ ✈ ✈ No flights. No flights.
Caribbean Airlines Barbados ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈
Caribbean Airlines Guadeloupe ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈
Caribbean Airlines Martinique ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈
Caribbean Airlines Trinidad ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈
InterCaribbean Barbados ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈
InterCaribbean Dominica ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈
InterCaribbean St. Vincent No flights. No flights. No flights. No flights. No flights.
LIAT Antigua ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈
LIAT Barbados ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈
LIAT Dominica ✈ No flights. No flights. No flights. No flights.
LIAT St. Vincent ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈
Sunrise Airways Antigua ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈
Winair St. Maarten ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈
Winair St. Vincent ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈