Pic Paradis
The highest point on Saint Martin, with trails through the last forest on the island.
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Pic Paradis rises to 424 metres in the middle of Saint Martin and is the highest point on the whole island, French and Dutch sides together, with the last substantial patch of forest on its slopes and trails running through it from Loterie Farm and from the road. From the top both coasts, the lagoon and several neighbouring islands are visible at once. Saint Martin is divided between France and the Netherlands, and from the summit the whole of both sides is visible at once.
What you actually see
- The summit - 424 metres, the highest point on the whole island.
- The forest - the last substantial woodland on Saint Martin.
- The two-coast view - both sides of the island from the top.
- The neighbouring islands - Anguilla, Saba and St Barth on clear days.
When to go
December to April is the dry season. Hurricane season runs June to November. Mornings are clearest and coolest.
Honest expectations
The road up is steep and rough in its last stretch. Forest cover has been badly reduced by hurricanes. Trails from Loterie Farm are charged.
Nearby
Loterie Farm is on the slope, and Marigot is west.
What to pack for Pic Paradis
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Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.