Hike Into The Hills Of Saint-Pierre

OVERVIEW

Follow a naturalist guide on an enlightening hike through the hills of Saint-Pierre while enjoying spectacular views of the wilderness and learning about the local flora and fauna. You can expect the experience to be quite eye-opening as the French archipelago supports numerous native species. As you walk through the rugged but rather low hills, the guide will point out and describe the plant life, some of which will likely be in bloom. You may see yellow lady slipper’s orchids, variegated horsetails and alpine azalea shrubbery. Birds, especially seabirds, will be the most dominant wildlife. Belted kingfishers, snow buntings and purple finches are commonly spotted. Although somewhat rare, gyrfalcons also inhabit the archipelago. Watching one of these powerful predators swoop down on its prey is quite the sight as they are the world’s largest falcons. The guide is also knowledgeable about the islands’ history and geology and will welcome any questions you may have.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Hike through the surrounding hills with a naturalist guide that will describe the flora and fauna.
• Look for seabirds in particular, many of them native to the archipelago.
• Learn about the plants that thrive in the environment, which can be harsh at times.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.