Gros Piton is located in St. Lucia and is one of the two pitons lying in the southwest of Saint Lucia. With a height of 786 meters, Gros Piton is taller than Petit Piton. It is also the second highest peak in the St. Lucia.
The piton is popular among both the tourists and locals for its amazing views overlooking the sea. The climb to the mountain is not very difficult, but still good enough to test the mettle of a beginner. Visitors can climb to the mountain without ropes and the climb provides a good mountaineering experience. It’s just a matter of few hours for one to reach the summit and come back down to the sea level. If you need to rest in the middle of hiking, there are several stops where you can take a breath and enjoy some impressive views. At the viewpoint near the peak of the mountain, you can see an awesome view of Petit Piton, which is worth capturing photographs.
Skillful and well-qualified guides are available for hiking tour, which are trained by government to have the knowledge of languages and of procedures required in case of common accidents.