Pic la Stelle

Pic la Selle is Haiti's tallest mountain, towering at 8,793 feet (2,240 meters). Mount Pic la Selle is part of Haiti's Chaîne de la Selle mountain range and is located in the department of Ouest. In the northwest, the land around the mountain is hilly, while in the southeast, it becomes more mountainous, with primarily savanna forest. Fond Parisien, which is around 10.06 miles (16.2 kilometers) distant and has a population of around 18,000 people, is also the nearest town to the peak.

It takes between 8 and 12 hours to travel round trip. If you've booked your guides the night before, you may leave Gros Cheval at 5 a.m., drive an hour into the forest, park the car, and begin your climb. Although the trail will be difficult in spots, there will be no rock climbing required. Using a guide is still strongly advised because the trail is frequently obscure or invisible.

The climb takes 3-6 hours, depending on your fitness level, and passes across a ridge and four smaller summits before reaching Pic la Selle proper. Those brave enough to take on the challenge will be rewarded with breathtaking views of the dramatic scenery of Hispaniola, including both Haiti and the Dominican Republic's Bahoruco mountain range.

Location: Quest

Elevation: 2,240 m

Range: Haiti's Chaîne de la Selle mountain