Villa Bonjour

[rodndonna]

We booked with Rosita for a last minute trip - we can't wait! Sounds wonderful!!!

Congratulations. Nothing better than a last minute trip to sbh. Well any trip to sbh is great but nothing like a surprise. Have a fantastic trip. 19 days and counting for us. Major tingles

 

[BBT]

BB2013 what tyoe of Recommendations are you looking for.

 

[BeachBabes2013]

BB2013 what tyoe of Recommendations are you looking for.

Food, drinks, nightlife, sailing, shopping, anything off the beaten path, etc.!

 

[andynap]

Is that all?

 

[tim]

There are walks/hikes on St. Barth for all levels of fitness, some "off the beaten path." They're described in this thread from Timeless Tips.

https://www.sbhonline.com/forums/threads/56007-St-Barts-Hiking-amp-Walks

 

[JEK]

And then there hikes for fools like you and I

 

[tim]

And then there hikes for fools like you and I

Hikes for fools? Those were fun walks

 

[JEK]

I would challenges some of the "kids" around here to the Colombier "two ways" hike!

 

[BBT]

Funny you bring that up I remember that walk you 2 did and just a few days ago we were saying we should do it this year.

 

[JEK]

Funny you bring that up I remember that walk you 2 did and just a few days ago we were saying we should do it this year.

Just put the photos up on Flickr.

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[BeachBabes2013]

I would challenges some of the "kids" around here to the Colombier "two ways" hike!

Great hike - did it twice last visit! Below is my proof.

 

[elgreaux]

I think they must be referring to the "hard" way up or down from Colombier, rather than the path from La Petite Anse... JEK,TIM?

 

[BBT]

Ellen, They do the whole circle. Down one way up the other.

 

[JEK]

And up the twist road back to the top.

 

[BBT]

Thats the only way to do the circle I believe

 

[TPunch42]

First trip we went up and back the hard way... We didn't know about the other trail. Really really don't recommend up the hard way. We were pretty sure we were on a goat trail not intended for humans. It wasn't easy and we were young then...your loop sounds like a fun challenge although that last bit on the road must feel long.

 

[tim]

And up the twist road back to the top.

St. Barth's version of Lombard St.

 

[KevinS]

First trip we went up and back the hard way... We didn't know about the other trail. Really really don't...your loop sounds like a fun challenge although that last bit on the road must feel long.

The road portion isn't as much long as it is steep. There's a little-known road that runs one way downhill from near Jean Magras' La Pigeonnière in Colombier down to Flamands, to a point near the entrance to the Hotel Baie des Anges/La Langouste. It's steep and zigzags its way up the hillside. As Tim says, it's the St Barth version of Lombard St. Hiking up that road will definitely get your heart rate going!


Years ago, I was staying with friends at villa STN, which was between Francois Plantation and 'Ti Morne. Two of them would hike from the villa, to the Colombier lookout, down to the beach, take a quick dip, and retrace their steps back up to the villa. Every morning.

 

[JEK]

Here she is!

 

[PIRATE40]

We can't wait. Sounds wonderful. Any recommendations for us?

...For those nights when you don't feel like driving far, especially after cocktails at the Gazebo watching sunset....right around the corner is Les Bananiers....great for Pizza, or full dinner.....I consider their escargot the best I have ever had on the island. Real friendly staff, very comfortable......great food and very reasonable. You are going to love Baleine and Rosita....