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Pitons

St. Lucia
Ranked #6 of 133 attractions in St. Lucia
4.5 of 5 stars 101 Reviews
Type: Mountains, Volcanos, Geologic Formations
Activities: Hiking, Mountain climbing
Traveller Description: The two Pitons are of course the most photographed landmark on the island. The Gross Piton is easier climbed with well established tours that provide... more »
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misty_phil413
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012 NEW

We stayed at la haut in soufriere. Had the view of ladera at a 3rd of the price. The pitons are absolutely amazing. We climbed the gros piton. Incredible. We spent the am climbing from the beach trail head there on the dryer side in the piton on a little secluded beach and the evening with Paul Ledford on his... More

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Windhoek, Namibia
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012 NEW

Tagged along with some energetic Hungarian folks. Not speaking the language I wasn't sure what I was in for. Thought we were going shopping. Couldn't for the life of me figure out why we were on this uphill trail for 2 hours, at the very least it would be a good excuse to buy some new Ferragamos when we got... More

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Brick, New Jersey
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012
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I am proud to say I climbed to the top of Gros Piton on Friday, May 5th :) This was such an accomplishing and gratifying thing to do. If you like photography or hiking, this is a must. Pros: 1. Amazing views (4 view points). 2. 4 separate tour guides - we had 3 people who stopped half way and... More

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Kent
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

I was on my 4th visit to St Lucia (love this island) and decided it was time to do something new!! I was picked up around 9.00 am and set off in my private car down to soufriere ... It's a long winding journey but with a few photo-stops and to stock up on fresh bananas and cassava bread (you... More

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Bristol
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

We did the Pitons climb trip booked through Sandals. Be warned this leaves at 6.30 am. You take a minibus similar to the one that is used for the airport transfers, which took about 2 hours from the Grande, which is a bit uncomfortable. Our driver was called Sugar Daddy and was great, he stopped to pick up freshly baked... More

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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012
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We were in St Lucia from Apr 14 to Apr 22 and hiked Gros Piton on Apr 24 GETTING TO ST LUCIA Round trip from California to St Lucia (arriving UVF Hewanorra airport in the south) cost $970 per person round trip in Apr 2012 (peak season, I guess) this was total after all taxes. TAXI or RENTAL CAR We... More

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Des Moines, Iowa
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42 reviews 42 reviews
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36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012
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Hiking the Piton was a fantastic yet challenging task. My friend was in better shape than I was, and it definitely showed on this hike. As in other reviews, getting to the hiking area usually requires a driver and the hike itself requires a guide. While I, at first, didn't want a guide, I know that I would not have... More

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Cambridge, Ontario
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012
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Booked with Joy on Morgan Bay Resort. Snokelling was wonderful. Waterfalls and pool very enjoyable, but lots of steep steps to get there and back. Pitons just amazing. Lots of picture opportunities. Thanks Vince and Rabbit for a great day. More

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Atlanta, Georgia
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012
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As many of the other reviewers have said - this is not an easy hike. I consider myself physically fit, and it was challenging. My clothes were soaked all the way through by the time we got back. A good portion of the "hike" is spent scrambling over boulders - something more difficult if you are short. Being short is... More

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Washinton state
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3 reviews 3 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012
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My husband and I are 53 & 54, we are pretty fit, but not by any stretch super fit. I could stand to lose about 20 pounds. With that being said, wed do a fair bit of hiking an snow shoeing in Wa state. I read about the gros piton hike prior to coming to st lucia, and thought "how... More

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