Adventure & Sports in Guadeloupe

Surfing in the Guadeloupe Islands
The Guadeloupe Islands swarmwith good breaks as it receives a large range of swells generated in turn by the Northern Atlantic depressions and the Trade Winds.A fabulous and unique surf and kitesurf destination with French Flair, European standards and warmwaters all year around.

Guadeloupe Islands, Naturally Active!
The diversity of our natural attributes make the Guadelloupe archipelago a godsend for the outdoorsy types, whether your sport is hiking, running, riding, fishing, you name it! Furthermore Guadeloupeans like to stay in good shape and eat healthy. Being active is pretty much cultural. When the sun goes down you start seeing us jog all over the 5 islands!
As a result we offer more than a 100 activities!

Canyoneering
Welcome to the world of Canyoneering! Guadeloupe Islands promise a varied selection of big thrills for canyoneering enthusiasts in the heart of our rainforest!! Take the opportunity to explore our tropical rain forest with its numerous rivers and waterfalls. A day full of jumping, swimming, rappelling, sliding and relaxing also!!

Deep-Sea Fishing
The Caribbean Sea is the perfect place for deep-sea fishing, ideal for sport fishers who want to catch rare specimen. Professional services and equipment will be key to your expedition: boat rental, equipment, food and drinks will be on point so that you can fully concentrate on your fishing. If you go to Guadeloupe Islands in May do not miss the Land Rover Deep-sea Fishing Festival at the Marina of Saint-François, Grande Terre.

Triathlon « Half IronMan »
Guadarun is a six-stage race. Each stage is around 16 miles. Beginners and professional runners are welcome but classified separately. To be a good « Guadarunner », you need to have a good sense of orientation, good endurance and excellent resistance to the heat! Each stage is a pleasure for the eyes and offers a different scenario: Beaches, Rain forest or valleys…

Guadarun
Guadarun is a six-stage race. Each stage is around 16 miles. Beginners and professional runners are welcome but classified separately. To be a good « Guadarunner », you need to have a good sense of orientation, good endurance and excellent resistance to the heat! Each stage is a pleasure for the eyes and offers a different scenario: Beaches, Rain forest or valleys…

Ultra Light
If you think you know Guadeloupe Islands from all angles, you are wrong unless you flew over the archipelago onboard an Ultra Light! At the departure of Saint François private airport with Gaetan as your instructor, discover breathtaking landscapes like Pointe des Châteaux, Petite Terre Natural Reserve or the Lagoon! Grande Terre will have no more secrets for you after this magnificent journey!

Volcano Trail
The Raid of Guadeloupe is one of the most technical trail circuits. The extremely diverse natural environment makes the specificity of the Guadeloupe Volcano Trail. With 3 different circuits for 3 different levels and 750 riders, you can count on the 200 Volunteers and hiking clubs members, and of course on the Guadeloupe Islands Authorities to assist and secure the passage of the participants.

It is open to all Trailers and anyone accustomed to difficult hiking trail sports. Departure is at 5am in the town hall square St. Claude in Basse-Terre. First finishers are expected around 10am. The usually sleepy city of Saint Claude will be the center of Basse-Terre with the Volcano Train village gathering twenty exhibitors offering activities for children, musical and cultural events and many prizes to win!

The Volcano Train is usually during the second week of June.