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Loterie Farm

The hidden forest playground - ziplines, treetop courses and spring-fed pools in Pic Paradis's green folds on the French side.

Updated 3 September 2026

WhereRambaud
Nearest cityMarigot
Best seasonDecember to May
Time to allowHalf to a full day
Getting thereThe Pic Paradis road above Rambaud
EntryActivity and pool passes

In Pic Paradis's forested folds, an old sugar estate reinvented itself as the island's green playground: Loterie Farm strings ziplines and treetop rope courses through genuine canopy - the 'fly zones' running from family-gentle to genuinely quick - beneath hiking trails that climb toward the island's summit, while the spring-fed lagoon pools and cabana lounge handle the recovery economy with Caribbean thoroughness. The forest itself is the surprise: tamarind and mango shade, hummingbirds working the understorey, and the island's beach-first reputation gaining its leafy counterpoint.

Highlights

  • The fly zones - ziplines quick and gentle through canopy.
  • The treetop courses - rope-bridge laddering in the green.
  • The lagoon pools - the spring-fed recovery economy.
  • The summit trails - hiking toward Pic Paradis's ridge.

When to go

December to May with the season; morning sessions beat heat and queues, pool afternoons close the loop. Book zip slots ahead in high season.

Practical notes

Activity pricing runs resort-scale - the hiking trails stay honest and free-spirited; weight-and-age rules on the zips are firm and posted.

Nearby

Pic Paradis's viewpoints, Marigot and Grand Case.

What to pack for Loterie Farm

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  • Broken-in walking shoes or boots - Grip and ankle support matter more than looks; never hike in brand-new boots. Find on Amazon
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