The short answer
Check current access with the ONF or municipality before setting out. If the entire route is open, confirm the finish and arrange the return before starting. Agree a fallback with the operator or driver in case conditions change.
Check whether the entire trail is open
The coastal trail links Fond Moulin in Grand’Rivière with Anse Couleuvre in Le Prêcheur. The waterfall walk at Anse Couleuvre is a separate trail. Confirm access along the entire coastal route and at both ends with the ONF or municipality. If access is closed or cannot be confirmed, choose another outing.
Pin the start, finish and meeting point
Save the trail start and exit, then get a separate pin for the place where you will actually board a boat or meet a driver. A Le Prêcheur town address can send the driver to the wrong place. Ask how far you must walk from the trail exit to the agreed meeting point and where the vehicle can stop.
Choose your way back before you start
A local operator is listed for boat returns. Confirm the direction, boarding point, time, capacity and cancellation terms directly for your date. For a road pickup, agree the exact accessible meeting point and destination. If using two cars, confirm legal parking at both ends and allow time to position a car before walking and retrieve the other afterward.
Agree on a fallback before setting out
Check current trail, road, weather and sea conditions. Ask the boat operator or road driver what happens if the group is late, a sailing is cancelled or the agreed meeting point is inaccessible. Save the confirmed times, meeting pins and contact details offline. Arrange a workable fallback before starting and postpone the hike if a safe return cannot be confirmed.
Fit the hike around your airport journey
Start with the address where you are staying. If you are based in Grand’Rivière, confirm the airport ride to your accommodation, then arrange the hiking-day return separately. If you are staying in Saint-Pierre, confirm both the ride to the trail start and the return from the finish with the relevant providers. Give each provider the exact endpoints, date, party size and baggage.
Compare your return options
| Your situation | What to confirm |
|---|---|
| Booked boat return | Confirm the actual boarding point, timing and what happens if sea conditions prevent the crossing. |
| Road pickup at the finish | Confirm the driver can reach the meeting pin and agree where to wait if the group is delayed. |
| Two cars | Check parking and access at both ends and plan to collect the car left at the start. |
Save your hiking-day checklist
- Current confirmation that the full trail is open
- Saved pins for the trail start, exit and return meeting point
- Confirmed boat or driver, or legal parking at both ends
- An agreed fallback for weather, delay or access changes
- Separate airport transfer details for your accommodation
Copy this road transport enquiry
Copy, fill in and send these details in your request. Do not post personal travel details publicly.
Hello, we are planning a trip in northern Martinique. Date and party size: __. Exact pickup and destination pins: __. Requested pickup time: __. Bags and equipment: __. Please confirm whether you can arrange this specific journey, the meeting point, waiting terms and complete fare.
Sources and scope
Confirm trail access with the responsible authority and any boat or road arrangements with the actual provider. Airport route estimates cover the stated road journey.