Grande Chute du Galion
Grande Chute du Galion is a waterfall in Guadeloupe and has an elevation of 893 metres. Grande Chute du Galion is situated nearby to the locality Savane à Mulets, as well as near Concession.Places of Interest
Highlights include La Grande Soufrière and Citerne.
La Grande Soufrière
Volcano
La Grande Soufrière, or simply Soufrière, is an active stratovolcano on the French island of Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe. It is the highest mountain peak in the Lesser Antilles, rising 1,467 m high.
Citerne
Volcano
Citerne is a French volcano located in Guadeloupe, on the southeast flank of La Grande Soufrière. It has a total height of 1,155 metres and is crowned by a circular crater containing Lac Flammarion.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Matouba and Saint-Claude.
Matouba
Village
Photo: LPLT, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Matouba is a locality in the commune of Saint-Claude in Guadeloupe. It is the place of death of Louis Delgrès. It is noted for its natural spring, 742 meters above sea level within the Guadeloupe National Park, which is said to have "miraculous" powers. Matouba is situated 3½ km west of Grande Chute du Galion.
Saint-Claude
Town
Photo: LPLT, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Saint-Claude is a commune in the French overseas department of Guadeloupe. It lies in the interior of southern Basse-Terre Island, just northeast of the capital city of Basse-Terre. Saint-Claude is situated 4 km west of Grande Chute du Galion.
Gourbeyre
Town
Photo: sybarite48, CC BY 2.0.
Gourbeyre is a commune in the French overseas region and department of Guadeloupe, in the Lesser Antilles. It is a suburb of the city of Basse-Terre. The commune of Gourbeyre was in the past a pivotal point in the defense of Guadeloupe's Basse-Terre Island. Gourbeyre is situated 5 km southwest of Grande Chute du Galion.
Grande Chute du Galion
- Type: Waterfall
- Also known as: “Cascade Vauchelet” and “Grande Cascade”
- Category: body of water
- Location: Guadeloupe, Lesser Antilles, Caribbean, North America
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Latitude
16.03153° or 16° 1′ 54″ northLongitude
-61.66283° or 61° 39′ 46″ westElevation
893 metres (2,930 feet)Open location code
778W28JP+JVGeoNames ID
3579226
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In Other Languages
“Grande Chute du Galion” goes by many names.
- French: “Grande Chute du Galion”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Savane à Mulets and Concession.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Lac Flammarion and La Parabole.
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