Le Souffleur & Pont Naturel

At Le Souffleur, waves are forced through a hole in the basalt shelf and shoot up in a spray (less than in the past, when the rock hadn't eroded, but still dramatic in a big swell). Nearby, the Pont Naturel is an arch of rock with the ocean surging underneath. Access is by a rough track through sugarcane.

Wild, windy and deserted. Savinia beach, just west, is a lovely, empty stretch of sand to finish (not for swimming in big waves). Combine with Gris Gris or La Vanille.

• Blowhole in big swells
• Natural rock bridge
• Deserted cliffs

Getting there

Tips

• 💡 Stay well back from the edge: rogue waves.
• 💡 The track can be muddy after rain.