Gros Piton Hike: Scenic Volcanic Mountain Trek

Embark on the Gros Piton Hike in Saint Lucia and experience the awe-inspiring beauty of this volcanic mountain. Marvel at stunning vistas, learn about the island’s history, and immerse yourself in lush vegetation.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Soufriere - For a breathtaking, 360 degree view of paradise, put on your comfortable shoes and take the Brigand walk. A guided hike to the summit of Gros Piton will empower and will leave you feeling invigorated.
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Driver / Tour Operator
  • Driver waiting during your hike
  • Assistance coordinating forestry guide
  • An island tour with historical insights and local knowledge
  • Water for Hike & Cold Piton beer after
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Entrance fees
Additional Information

The journey is a mere 4-mile trek up and down the iconic landmark of Saint Lucia. This involves navigating a winding path that ascends the steep, rainforest-clad slopes of a 2,619-foot volcanic peak. Occasionally, the trees part to reveal stunning views of the lush, green island and the vibrant blue waters of the Caribbean. Guides are required and are…

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Samuel_b
May 13, 2026
Rock Climb to Heaven was Hell! LOL - This was a great hike up one of the Pitons. Warning: please be in better shape than I was, only made it halfway up! This is not a normal trail path, but a rock climb! But even at halfway, the view is spectacular! The full climb takes about 4-5 hours...but it varies depending on speed and your ability to keep up with the guides, who are great assistants! Walking sticks are provided and definitely needed for your first go!
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Taylark2026
May 13, 2026
11/10 Recommend. Mandatory for St. Lucia! - We booked Dannyboy for the hike on Day 1 then his local tour day 2 and would strongly recommend it for anyone going to St. Lucia! Resorts will shuttle you back and forth but we wanted a private experience and our expectations were exceeded to say the least. Dannyboy drives you to the base of the piton and waits while you hike with a local guide there. You will need a credit card and/or cash for admittance into the park and optional tip for the guide and this cost isn’t included in your trip. Make sure you bring lots of water (1.5L each person) and whatever snacks you may need. The hike was challenging but fun and took us about 4 hours with awesome views the whole way. When we finally made it down, Dannyboy had 2 cold piton beers and waters with the AC cranking and ready to take us back. We felt bad being so tired coming back but he was incredibly accommodating and we can’t imagine doing this experience without him.
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Tanya_a
May 2, 2026
Highly Recommend - This was a very challenging but rewarding hike to do with my family. It took us exactly 4 hours total to complete the entire hike and was so much fun. Our guide gave us tips on how to climb down which was helpful because climbing down can be tricky. The driver was also extremely nice and got us there and back safely!
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Hailee_l
Apr 10, 2026
Danny boy was amazing and... - Danny boy was amazing and he did a great job at making our experience memorable! Also our tour guide was great!
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Stephen_w
Mar 5, 2026
Gros Piton Hike - Dannyboy was amazing! Dannyboy’s knowledge, humour and attention to client details made our experience a wonderful one to remember (even though it rained most of the day….. lol)
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Lisa_d
Feb 27, 2026
Best day ever! - Danny was awesome! Nothing but Good Vibes Only! Would recommend to anyone and everyone! Danny made the whole day perfect!
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Donald_m
Feb 26, 2026
The PH.D. of Travel - Saw Dannyboy & Co. on YouTube video re Gros Pitan tour and was shocked to see him in person to pick us up. Dannyboy is one of a kind: informative, entertaining and efficient [PH.D. in Pot-Hole Dodger as he boasts]. Make sure you ask for him!!
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Trevor_s
Apr 23, 2026
Not for first time hikers - Absolutely not for first time hikers, this is very tough and involves climbing both up and down all sorts of sizes of boulders. Positives are it’s a great sense of accomplishment once you get to the top and the view is beautiful.
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Jessica_m
Feb 8, 2026
Challenging Hike - Dannyboy was a wonderful driver and gave us a ton of energy and facts about the island. I don’t. It is completely my fault for not reading the reviews and description further, but I was disappointed that Danny was not actually hiking with us. Though I enjoyed our ride, our hiking guide gave off the vibe that he didn’t like us. I will say I thought I was going to die on that mountain (maybe a little dramatic), so it is definitely not for someone who does not have endurance and hiking experience. We did make it to the top, and I am still sore days later haha. I got sick on the way back and Danny made me feel very comfortable, promptly pulling over and even giving encouragement while getting sick haha. Would recommend him if you don’t mind paying a bit for his personality.
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752lancew
Feb 20, 2026
Failed to show - I was looking forward to this hike. The driver failed to show and I could not contact the company fast enough to allow for time for this hike to happen. Find a different company to guide you on this hike.
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From $50
up to 15 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).