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Pic la Selle

Pic la Selle (Pik Lasèl)

Information

Elevation: 2.680 m
Country: Haiti (HT)
Location / Range: Chaîne de la Selle / Massif de la Selle, tenggara Port-au-Prince dekat perbatasan Republik Dominika
Mountain type: Puncak tertinggi Haiti
Volcanic?: No (non-volcanic)
Coordinates: 18.3667, -71.9833
Difficulty: Sedang–berat (tanpa jalur resmi/terpetakan; butuh navigasi & pemandu lokal)
Best Season: Musim kemarau November–Maret (lebih kering & stabil; daerah pegunungan bisa sangat dingin malam hari)
Permits & Rules: Tidak ada sistem izin formal; akses lewat desa pegunungan (mis. Seguin/Parc La Visite). Sangat dianjurkan memakai pemandu lokal & memeriksa kondisi keamanan terkini
Hazards: Tidak ada jalur formal sehingga mudah tersesat, medan terpencil & minim sinyal, suhu dingin di ketinggian, akses jalan sulit, perlu memantau situasi keamanan di Haiti

Description

Pic la Selle (also called Morne La Selle; ≈2,680 m, with sources citing roughly 2,674 m) is the highest point in Haiti and of the entire southern peninsula of Hispaniola. It belongs to the Chaîne de la Selle (Massif de la Selle) southeast of Port-au-Prince, extending toward the Dominican Republic border. Its slopes carry pine forest and host the rare black-capped petrel. According to Wikipedia there are no formal mapped trails on the mountain, so an ascent relies on self-navigation and local knowledge; many start from the Seguin area near La Visite National Park. Because of its remoteness, road access is difficult, and climbers should carry supplies and warm clothing and check current security conditions in Haiti.

Gallery

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Routes

Pendekatan Seguin / Parc National La Visite

Sedang–berat (tanpa jalur resmi)

1–2 hari

Pendekatan paling umum ke Massif de la Selle dari kawasan Seguin dekat Parc National La Visite, menyusuri punggungan hutan pinus menuju Pic la Selle. Karena tidak ada jalur formal yang terpetakan, pendakian mengandalkan navigasi dan pengetahuan warga lokal; siapkan perbekalan, air, dan pakaian hangat.

Climbing Experiences

Documented experiences of Pic la Selle, Haiti's highest point, are scarce because the mountain is remote and has no formal mapped trails. Available sources highlight the panorama of the Massif de la Selle, the pine forest on its slopes, and the access challenges. Ascents generally rely on local knowledge from the Seguin / La Visite National Park area.

References

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