Mount Pelée volcano
Mount Pelée, whose name follows a French term meaning "Bald", an active volcano on the Caribbean island of Martinique is located 15 miles (24 km) northwest of Fort-de-France.
Its volcanic cone is made up of layers of hardened ash and solidified lava that are layered and reaches a height of 4,583 feet (1,397 meters). Its gently slanted cones have ravines and sustain overgrown woods.
This Mount Pelée volcano had small eruptions that occurred in 1792 and 1851. One of the most terrible eruptions was on May 8, 1902, it violently destroyed the port of Saint-Pierre, killing over 30,000 people, 15% of the island's population in a period of minutes, and is considered the worst volcanic disaster of the 20th century. The event was so dramatic that the scientists used the name of the mountain to describe the peculiar eruption of ash, gas, and deadly fiery clouds. In 1929, a small eruption also occurred but did not cause much damage to the people or the surrounding environment, and its most recent eruption was in 1932.
Pelée is currently silent, and Martinique's seismic and volcanic observatory is carefully monitored daily. So visitors visiting this volcano are completely assured of safety. It has several breathtaking hiking trails with breathtaking views for nature enthusiasts. Visitors to the region must climb the mountain, and there are various paths of varying complexity. For example, the most widely used path begins in L'Aileronthe, the path beginning at Grande Savane, the path beginning at Beauséjour, and the path beginning at Désiles.
Whichever method we choose, a fine morning to climb the volcanic slopes is always the best option, and of course do not forget to bring water, a hat, raincoat, and a jacket. Although Mount Pelée is often cloud-covered, blocking views in the area, on clear days it offers stunning views of Martinique and the sea. That's why it is great that visitors have the opportunity to see the vast landscape and fresh air when coming to one of the 7 Most Beautiful Historical Sites in Martinique.
