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Take the Caravelle Peninsula road (D2) to its end. Then continue along a wide, slightly bumpy forest road for about one kilometre and park.
(S/E) Go through the barrier on the forest road, which starts off flat, towards the Caravelle lighthouse and to the left of the concrete path that descends to Château Dubuc. The path, which is fairly easy and well shaded, offers a view to the right (south) at a bend. Be careful, however, as there may be beehives in this area. The slope gradually becomes a little steeper and you will come to an intersection.
(1) Turn right onto the concrete forest path that climbs steeply towards the Caravelle Lighthouse. Pass to the right of the lighthouse to reach a superb viewpoint and an orientation table. Below the lighthouse, a large shelter with information panels provides interesting facts about the area.
(2) Then turn back to return to the intersection.
(1) Turn right, and the path descends to a gate marking the entrance to various automatic measuring devices (weather, seismometer, etc.).
(3) Take the path down to your right. You will then walk along the rugged Atlantic coast. There is no shade except for that provided by a few pear and gooseberry trees. Despite the wind, the sun is strong, so be careful. Walk around several coves, one of which is quite unusual, guarded by two coconut trees.
(4) Continue south along the coast and uphill.
(5) At the top of the main path, follow the path to the left for 200 metres to reach the Pointe Caracoli viewpoint. Retrace your steps.
(5) Descend westwards, keeping the sea on your left. The waters become calmer here. Follow the coast, pass by a beach, then reach the mangrove swamp.
(6) Continue along the path that winds along the edge of the mangrove. You will certainly come across hermit crabs and other crabs.
(7) Turn left. The path climbs a little, then descends again. Take the wooden walkway to explore the mangrove forest. Turn left, still on the walkway, for a very short round trip through the mangrove forest. Continue until you reach dry land and a viewpoint overlooking the mangrove forest.
(8) Leave the path on your right and join the concrete forest road at Château Dubuc.
(9) Follow this road to return to your starting point (S/E).
offering superb views, particularly of the Caravelle lighthouse, the weather station, Pointe Caracoli and Château Dubuc.
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