Things to Do · Our pick in St Lucia
Mount Gimie
Saint Lucia’s summit
About Mount Gimie
Mount Gimie is the island’s highest peak, deep in the rainforest of the interior. The tourism authority lists guided summit treks, an extended rainforest route and private guided hikes; on a clear day the summit looks over the mountains to the Caribbean.
Why it's on our list
- Highest peak
- Guided treks
- Rainforest
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Mount Gimie before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Mount Gimie are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Sulphur Springs4.7 kmCycle 19 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Anse Chastanet7.1 kmCycle 28 minCar or taxi 17 min
- The Pitons8.4 kmCycle 33 minCar or taxi 20 min
- Marigot Bay12 kmCar or taxi 26 min
- Hewanorra airport (UVF)16 kmCar or taxi 34 min
- Castries Market17 kmCar or taxi 36 min
- George F. L. Charles airport (SLU)17 kmCar or taxi 38 min
- Reduit Beach24 kmCar or taxi 51 min
- Gros Islet25 kmCar or taxi 53 min
- Pigeon Island26 kmCar or taxi 55 min