The Saut d'Acomat

A very short hike that provides access to a waterfall and a swimming spot. Be careful, however, as the descent is steep and slippery if it has rained in the last few days.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 0.46 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 0h 15 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 38 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 38 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 88 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 50 m

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Description of the walk

At Caraïbe beach, take the small road that heads inland, keeping to the right at the various intersections, until you reach a sign for Saut d'Acomat. Park along the road that descends.

(S/E) Continue along the small road until you reach the small bridge over the river. Do not cross, but turn right to descend along the river. The path is well marked, but stay on the right to avoid walking in the stream bed.
The descent is steep, so don't hesitate to use your hands.
When you reach the Acomat River, turn left to go up it on the same bank, then cross the river.

(1) You will reach a wider area where you can leave your belongings to go for a swim and enjoy the waterfall.
Return by the same route to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 88 m - Small road
  2. 1 : km 0.23 - alt. 50 m - Waterfall
  3. S/E : km 0.46 - alt. 88 m - Small road

Notes

Be careful on the descent, as it is quite steep and slippery, especially if it has rained in the previous days. Wear appropriate footwear to descend safely.
Bring your swimming gear.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 7 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.4 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
CaroleDam
CaroleDam

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very well signposted. Easy to access (quick) if you are a hiker and know where to put your feet. Very steep, you have to hold on tight (possible thanks to the roots). Be careful but it is doable. Beware of rain: the water flow can vary.
Very nice swimming spot.

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Ninou741
Ninou741

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 03, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very short but not very easy walk.
Steep descent. Slippery rocks.
Best done if the weather has been dry in the previous days.
The view of the waterfall is worth it.

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Jean-luc16
Jean-luc16

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 27, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

Avoid doing this route in rainy weather as the steep path becomes slippery. We did this walk the day after it rained. Once we reached the bottom of the path at the water's edge, we had to climb up the stream on large, very slippery rocks to reach the view of the waterfall, and the water level had risen. As a result, we were unable to reach the waterfall. This walk is best done in dry weather!

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archerontia
archerontia

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 29, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

The path is very slippery, so sturdy footwear is essential.

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SteKa
SteKa

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 26, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Quick and efficient! However, make sure you wear suitable footwear as there is a high risk of sprains due to the steep descent. Take extra care in wet weather as we cross the river bed, which can quickly turn into a fast-flowing stream.

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palud29
palud29

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 08, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A beautiful downhill hike, not to be attempted in flip-flops.

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roguet
roguet

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 12, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Very beautiful hike with pleasant turquoise green water for swimming.

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