Piton Crève-Coeur

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A very short climb to a small summit, which offers a superb 360° panorama with the sea on almost all sides.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 1.79 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 0h 55 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 154 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 154 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 200 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 46 m
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Description of the walk

The trail starts at the car park near the ruins of an old sugar factory, on the small road connecting the Bareto and Crève-Coeur neighbourhoods in Saint-Anne.

The path is wide and has steps in places.

(S/E) From the car park, head west on the southernmost path. Follow this path for about 300 metres.

(1) At a crossroads, take the path on the left that climbs up the side of Piton, going around it on the right (in the direction of travel). When the slope becomes steeper, the path makes a few short hairpin bends.

(2) At the fork, turn sharply left to quickly reach the summit, which has a platform.

(3) The descent follows the same path as the ascent to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 46 m - Car park
  2. 1 : km 0.33 - alt. 76 m - Crossroads at the foot of Piton
  3. 2 : km 0.8 - alt. 176 m - Fork in the road below the summit
  4. 3 : km 0.9 - alt. 200 m - Piton Crève-Cœur
  5. S/E : km 1.79 - alt. 46 m - Car park

Notes

Although very short and easy, this walk requires "proper" footwear (walking shoes or trainers).

This walk is located in the driest part of Martinique. It can therefore be done at almost any time of year.

Bring water and sun protection.

Find out about the trigonocéphale snake.

The author has completed this hike twice, the first time on 5 April 1983 and the second on1 November 1983.

Worth a visit

Superb panorama from the summit, with views of the Caribbean Sea, Morne Larcher and Diamant Rock to the west, the Saint Lucia Channel to the south and the Atlantic Ocean to the east.

"Dry" vegetation: shrubs, agaves, succulents, etc.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 15 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
paten33
paten33

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 23, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Easy hike. Lots of steps. But at the summit, a breathtaking 360° view.

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Magali N
Magali N

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 29, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

An hour-long effort, half of which is steps, for a magnificent 360-degree view mini hike that can be combined with a swim nearby. If you don't have much time but have strong legs, it's superb.

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françois monique
françois monique

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 27, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

the climb is a bit difficult because there are many steps of varying heights, but the view at the top is well worth the effort.
achieved at 75 years old!

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Tirelire
Tirelire

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Route, not maintained, has become challenging.

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EmmaMa
EmmaMa

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 25, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely little walk to do with children, but it's quite steep!
You'll need good shoes, as the terrain is rocky and sometimes slippery on the way down.
Magnificent views await you at the summit.

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pogues58
pogues58

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 27, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

After a short half-hour climb (taking your time), the summit offers a splendid view of Marin Bay and the Caribbean Sea.

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Mel972
Mel972

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 10, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Path may be dangerous in wet weather, but great views!

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jmb022
jmb022

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 03, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

I confirm that you need to be in good physical condition.

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21christiane
21christiane

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 22, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Very short hike!!!

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gegeru
gegeru

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 14, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A pleasant walk with beautiful scenery to see, but when it rains, the path becomes dangerous.

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MORPION
MORPION

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 11, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A lovely little hike, a bit steep because it's short but very well maintained, a beautiful trail with steps created on the steepest sections, rest stops with magnificent views of Le Marin and then 360° at the top, a beautiful orientation table on the ground
best done on a clear day. Bring water and keep an eye on children on the upper section: clearly marked prohibited trails lead to precipices.
A very enjoyable few hours as the effort is rewarded and few people are encountered along the way

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francklandais
francklandais

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 07, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

very beautiful view

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MORPION
MORPION

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

A lovely little hike. There is a nice orientation table at the summit, so bring your camera for 360° photos if the sky is clear, and water for your break. The trail is well maintained.

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Fip85
Fip85

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 28, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

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dofuerte
dofuerte

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 05, 2015
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Small but challenging with a steep incline, a good half-hour climb to reach the summit and enjoy the magnificent view. A well-maintained route with the ruins of the Habitation Créve-Coeur, a former sugar mill, at the start of the hike. The site is currently undergoing redevelopment and is therefore not open to visitors, except for the manor house.

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