Mount Gimie

#8 among destinations in Saint Lucia

Natural attraction, Park, Mountain

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Mount Gimie is the tallest mountain on the island of Saint Lucia. It is located in the Canries District on the west side of Saint Lucia. The mountain's peak reaches 950 m. It is covered by lush tropical rainforest and was formed as the result of intense volcanic activity 200,000 to 300,000 years ago. Mount Gimie is still volcanic and so are many other of the Pitons. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 3117 ftProminence: 3117 ftCoordinates: 13°51'47"N, 61°0'51"W

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Anse-la-RayeSaint Lucia

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Mount Gimie – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pitons, Qualibou, Petit Piton, St. Lucia Botanical Gardens.

5 miSW
, Nature, Natural attraction
Pitons
129 min walk • Rising majestically from the crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean, the Pitons of Saint Lucia are not only a breathtaking sight but also a geological wonder. These two volcanic spires, known individually as Gros Piton and Petit Piton, dominate the landscape of the...
2.8 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Qualibou
71 min walk • Qualibou, also known as the Sulphur Springs, is an intriguing volcanic complex located on the Caribbean island of Saint Lucia. This caldera, a large volcanic crater formed by a major eruption leading to the collapse of the mouth of the volcano, is renowned for its...
4.1 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Petit Piton
104 min walk • The Pitons are two mountainous volcanic plugs, volcanic spires, located in Saint Lucia. Gros Piton is 798.25 m high and Petit Piton is 743 m high; they are linked by the Piton Mitan ridge. The Pitons are a World Heritage Site, 2,909 ha in size, and located near the town of Soufrière.
2.5 miW
Waterfall, Garden, Park
St. Lucia Botanical Gardens, Soufriere
63 min walk • Nestled in the verdant heart of Soufriere, Saint Lucia, the St. Lucia Botanical Gardens is a tropical paradise that offers an enchanting experience to its visitors. Also known as the Diamond Botanical Gardens, this lush retreat is renowned for its vibrant collection of...
4.4 miW
Beach
Anse Mamin, Soufriere
113 min walk • Anse Mamin is bay on the coast with a small black sand beach in Soufrière District, Saint Lucia. It is located near Anse Chastanet and the two beaches are linked by a rocky path below the cliffs. Anse Mamin offers 12 kilometres of wooded trails.
3.1 miW
13°50'52"N • 61°3'25"W
Coubaril, Soufriere
78 min walk • Adventure park, Horseback riding tours, Historical place
5.6 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Gros Piton
143 min walk • The Pitons are two mountainous volcanic plugs, volcanic spires, located in Saint Lucia. Gros Piton is 798.25 m high and Petit Piton is 743 m high; they are linked by the Piton Mitan ridge. The Pitons are a World Heritage Site, 2,909 ha in size, and located near the town of Soufrière.
2.8 miW
Neighbourhood
Soufrière Estate, Soufriere
72 min walk • Soufrière Estate, located on the Caribbean island of Saint Lucia, was originally established in 1713 as a 2,000-acre estate granted to three Devaux brothers for services to King Louis XIV of France. Later on, mineral springs were discovered and were used as restorative baths by the French soldiers.
5 miN
Town
Anse La Raye
128 min walk • Anse La Raye or Anse-La-Raye is the largest town and seat of the Anse la Raye District of Saint Lucia. It is located on the island's western side, near Marigot Bay, and has several examples of French and English colonial architecture.
3.1 miNE
Dam
John Compton Dam
80 min walk • The John Compton Dam, formerly known as the Roseau Dam, is a concrete-face rock-fill dam on the Roseau River in the small community of Millet in central Saint Lucia. The primary purpose of the dam is municipal water supply.
4.3 miNW
Village
Canaries
111 min walk • Canaries is a populated place located on the West Coast of Saint Lucia in the Canaries Quarter. It is a small fishing village and it is nestled along the West Coast road, between the towns of Anse La Raye and Soufriere, and there are scenic views from both the Northern and Southern approaches.