Morne Larcher

Date of your route : May 18, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hike done on a rainy day!
Not suitable for everyone.
I don't recommend walking sticks!
For the climb:
—> It's hard on the legs, quite physically demanding and not necessarily suitable for children as there are many large steps (equivalent to 2 to 3 steps almost all the way).
The route is quite steep, but you can't go wrong!

For the descent:
—> Very slippery
Be careful +++!
But if you do it in dry weather, I imagine there won't be any particular problems 😂

Enjoy yourself, the destination is worth the detour!

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Date of your route : May 06, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hello everyone,
Hike completed on 6 May 2024 in the middle of the afternoon with a temperature of 28°C in 1 hour to reach the viewpoint, which is worth getting your T-shirt wet for 😜. Beautiful panorama once at the top.
Departure from Anse Cafard (well signposted at the start of the hike) and a good climb that gets your legs going right from the start, with the slope becoming steeper towards the middle of the route. Bring something to drink and wear good shoes as it is very rocky and ends with some climbing. This climb is for people who are in good physical shape as there is a 438m elevation gain over the entire climb. The route is well shaded, which makes the climb a little easier.
I didn't do the whole circuit and therefore didn't go down to Petite Anse, as the person I started the circuit with turned back halfway through because it was too difficult for her. The return trip took 40 minutes.
It's a great circuit to do because the view is really fantastic, but it's best to be well prepared and in good physical shape.
Happy hiking!

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Date of your route : Apr 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A very steep hike from the start and almost non-stop.
Don't just stick to the trail, but don't hesitate to head towards the Caribbean to enjoy the view over Diamant Rock.
Going down to the village is a good idea to cool off in a restaurant at Momo's, which gave us a boost because the return trip is also quite physically demanding 😜
Good luck! I recommend this hike for experienced walkers with good footwear.

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Date of your route : Mar 01, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hello everyone, Morne Larcher is a difficult hike (not a walk or stroll) for non-athletes, starting from Anse Cafard. It's best to start the climb very early in the morning so you can enjoy the cool air and see more locals than tourists, as the locals do it very early. After this steep climb, you will be rewarded with a panoramic view. You can retrace your steps to descend, but the descent is just as physically demanding
. Enjoy your hike!

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Date of your route : Feb 10, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : Yes

A short but difficult climb, even acrobatic at times. It is a continuous wall for a little over an hour (for me). The ground consists of stones that roll , in steps. The only real viewpoint is at the top of the path (well below the Morne itself), continuing along a small path on the left coming from Anse Caffard. Access to the viewpoint is not marked, but it is worth the effort. Shaded route. Unthinkable in wet weather.
Thanks to the contributors, whose descriptions, opinions and recommendations are generally relevant

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Date of your route : Dec 05, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

You need to be in good physical condition to do this walk.
I strongly advise against doing it with young children.

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Date of your route : Apr 12, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

During our stay in Martinique, we did this hike from Anse Cafard to the summit of Morne Larcher and back, without descending to Pette Anse. The hike is short, but very difficult due to the steep incline through a maze of rocks, and in the heat. This is something to take into account. However, your efforts will be rewarded with an exceptional view of Le Diamant and Grande Anse du Diamant.
Thank you

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Date of your route : Apr 09, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

The trail starts at the Diamant exit on the right.
It's a challenging climb, but you'll be rewarded with an exceptional view when you descend for five minutes on a small path on the left (closest to the sea). The view of the bay and Le Diamant rock is breathtaking!
You can return via the same trail (a round trip of about 1 hour at a good pace) or continue on to Petite Anse.
You may come across trail runners speeding up and down the hills in preparation for the Martinique ultra trail (Tchimbe Raid).

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Date of your route : Dec 21, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

We set off from the car park at the Aimé Césaire monument. The path is easy to find. We walked there and back along a path of large, stable stones, with a challenging climb and descent rewarded by a magnificent view of the Diamant rock and the bay of the same name. After the descent, you can stroll and swim at Anse Cafard beach. Be careful of pickpockets on this beach, as we were victims ourselves! Do this hike early in the morning to avoid the intense heat.

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Date of your route : Feb 10, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

It is possible to depart from Diamant beach.
There are several car parks after the market along the Petite Anse road.
Continue through the undergrowth along the beach, then continue along the beach until you reach a restaurant. Turn right onto the Petite Anse path to return to point "1".

After point "3", the path ends at a car park and you reach the road.
From there, I hoped to take the path on the right to reach Anse CAFFARD, but although the path exists, a large gate blocks the way. So I turned back to return to the starting point.

A very beautiful, challenging climb or descent! The stones are stable, which makes walking easier.

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Date of your route : Jan 05, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Technically challenging but doable. Magnificent view from the top.

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Date of your route : Oct 29, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A beautiful hike that can be done as a round trip from Le Diamant in 1½ hours max. Be careful, the viewpoint is on a small path that starts at the bottom of the platform marked for the viewpoint! Go there or you'll miss out on the experience of a lifetime
The climb is steep but not very long
Park at the Anse Cafard car park and follow the main road towards Les Anses. The path branches off to the right 200 metres after a sign

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Date of your route : Feb 06, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

The climb up the Diamant side is superb, challenging but very manageable. The view from the plateau is really worth it. However, the descent on the Grande Anse side was very slippery and we had to hold on to branches to avoid the worst. I regret not coming down the same side, especially as we had to walk back to the car along the road, which was not very interesting...

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Date of your route : Dec 08, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

The slope is steep on both sides (both going up and down). It is necessary to set off early in the morning because, despite the path being mostly shaded, it quickly becomes very hot as the climb is physically demanding and the descent is technical and slippery if it has rained! But it's worth it. It's a shame that the scrub is gaining ground at the summit: we couldn't reach the rocky peak from the platform. But the view is still beautiful.
Jean-Paul.

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Date of your route : Feb 14, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Magnificent view from up there. In addition to the option of descending a little from the main viewpoint to see Le Diamant, another option is to continue to the pond, then take a well-marked path on the left. After a few hundred metres, this leads to an old paragliding take-off area. Continuing a little further, you arrive at a viewpoint overlooking the Diamant rock. However, this path is disappearing due to overgrowth.

Otherwise, it is better to climb in the cool of the morning, or to take the Petite Anse route, which is less exposed to the sun. Setting off at 9am from Anse Cafard, we were sweating profusely despite the shade of the trees.

Arnaud

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