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Pitons (Saint Lucia)

Coordinates: 13°48′25.5″N 61°4′13.3″W / 13.807083°N 61.070361°W / 13.807083; -61.070361
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This article is about the Piton mountains. For the rock climbing tool, see Piton.

13°48′25.5″N 61°4′13.3″W / 13.807083°N 61.070361°W / 13.807083; -61.070361

Pitons Management Area
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Aerial view of The Pitons
CriteriaNatural: vii, viii
Reference1161
Inscription2004 (28th Session)

The Pitons are two volcanic plugs in a World Heritage Site in Saint Lucia. The Gros Piton is 771 m, and the Petit Piton is 743 m high; they are linked by the Piton Mitan ridge.

Geography

The Pitons are located near the towns of Soufrière and Choiseul on the southwestern coast of the island.

Situated at the top the Piton Mitan ridge is the Ladera Hotel, offering a view over Piton bay.

Saint Lucia's local brand of beer is named after these two mountains.

Geology

The Pitons are volcanic plugs. There are still sulfur springs and hot mud pools in the nearby Soufrière caldera, visible remnants of former volcanic activity in the area.

See also

  • Pitons from northern view point
    Pitons from northern view point
  • Gros Piton seen from the Piton Mitan ridge
    Gros Piton seen from the Piton Mitan ridge
  • Petit Piton seen from the Piton Mitan ridge
    Petit Piton seen from the Piton Mitan ridge
  • Gros Piton (left) and Petit Piton seen from the north-east
    Gros Piton (left) and Petit Piton seen from the north-east
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