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Geology: Large rock formations
<p>Large rock formations with a distinctive shape. Water, the primary erosion agent, works mechanically on the rocks, producing a polishing effect.</p>
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Flora: Tree ferns
<p><em>Phyllanthus mimosoides</em>, a member of the Euphorbiacieae family, resembles a small tree fern. Set on the same level, its compound leaves are in fact branches made up of small, simple leaves. Lower down, they have tiny white flowers on their axils.</p>
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Summit: Intersection at the top
<p>Intersection between the Smugglers Trail (east/west) and the Alizés trail "GR G1" (south/north), beneath the power line.</p>
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Flora: Bwa rouj carapate
<p>A member of the Euphorbiacieae family, <em>Amanoa caribeae</em> is endemic to the Lesser Antilles. It is a large tree with a trunk that rests straight on its buttresses, depending on the terrain. The most distinctive feature of this species is its reddish bark and roots at the foot of the trunk. Its leaves vary in shape: sometimes they are whole, sometimes pointed. Its flowers form small clusters, while its very hard wood was used as timber or in carpentry.</p>
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Flora: Chewstick tree
<p><em>Symphonia globulifera</em>, also commonly known as the chewstick tree, belongs to the Clusiaceae family. The tree grows in thick, humid and swampy forests. Reaching up to 25-30 metres in height, it has stilt roots and a yellow latex trunk. Its flowers are formed of bright red petals, while its fruits resemble nutmeg, are oval in shape and yellow when ripe. It wood was one used as timber for houses and resin for boats.</p>
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Flora: The Gommier
<p>The Gommier <em>(Daryodes excelsa)</em> can grow up to 35m high. When they are damaged, its white trunk and roots exude a white resin with a pungent turpentine smell, which is traditionally used as incense or to start fires, because it burns slowly regardless of the surrounding humidity. It is reported that the tree has the ability to cast out spirits. Its trunk was used by American Indians to make their canoes (kanawa), and is still used today by coastal people from many tropical countries, such as Dominique, to make fishing vessels. Its green seeds are popular with pigeons.</p>
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Viewpoint: Viewpoint
<p>Views north of "La Couronne" (663 m) and le Piton Guyonneau (750 m).</p>
[Trek] The Smugglers trail
<p><strong>Hiking trail colour: yellow</strong><br /><br />Take the forest path, behind the National Forestry Office hiking information boards. Climb steadily until you reach the high-voltage line for the first time. Keep going through the forest. The trail gets flatter and winds its way through the rainforest near by some remarkable trees, such as chewstick and chestnut trees. Cross some small ravines and then reach the summit (here you cross a power line for a second<br />time). Intersection with the Alizés trail (GR G1, north/south of Basse Terre). Keep going, heading in the direction of "Contrebandiers / Les Plaines" and begin your descent towards the west. Come out onto the concrete road and then keep going until the final sign.<br />N.B. As this is a circular trail, make sure to leave your vehicle at the start point.</p>Modified: 41 weeks ago
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