Petit Piton

#3 among destinations in Saint Lucia

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain, Unesco

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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. ()

Alternative names: Unesco: from 2004Area: 11.23 mi²Coordinates: 13°49'60"N, 61°4'0"W

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SoufrièreSaint Lucia

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Petit Piton – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pitons, Qualibou, St. Lucia Botanical Gardens, Mount Gimie.

1.6 miS
, Nature, Natural attraction
Pitons
41 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...
1.4 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Qualibou
37 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...
1.8 miNE
Waterfall, Garden, Park
St. Lucia Botanical Gardens, Soufriere
46 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...
4.1 miNE
Natural attraction, Park, Mountain
Mount Gimie
104 min walk • 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.
2.7 miN
Beach
Anse Mamin, Soufriere
70 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.
1.2 miNE
13°50'52"N • 61°3'25"W
Coubaril, Soufriere
31 min walk • Adventure park, Horseback riding tours, Historical place
2.3 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Gros Piton
59 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.
1.6 miNE
Neighbourhood
Soufrière Estate, Soufriere
42 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.
6.4 miSE
Village
Laborie District
164 min walk • Laborie District is one of 10 districts of the Caribbean island nation of Saint Lucia. According to the 2002 census, the population of the Quarter was 7,414 people. The village of Laborie is located about 27 km south of Castries, the nation's capital.
7 miNE
Dam
John Compton Dam
179 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.
4.6 miN
Village
Canaries
118 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.