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Ekotrail des Green
Nature trail race starting from Sainte-Rose, in northern Basse-Terre. Three routes of 5, 13 and 20 km have been announced.
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Culture & traditionFree event held at Habitation La Ramée during Creole Month, culminating on 28 October with International Creole Language and Culture Day. The 2026 edition ran from 2 to 30 October.
Culture & traditionSainte-Rose Christmas village on Place Tricolore in December, from 6pm. A Father Christmas parade, a concert and fireworks set the pace of the evening; free entry for all.
Mountain bikingGuided rides on all-terrain electric scooters in Sainte-Rose, to explore the natural sites of northern Basse-Terre in a sporty, low-impact way. Bike hire also available.
Rum distilleryWorking distillery in a natural setting, where you can see a large paddle wheel and its machinery. A little train tours the estate, with ouassou (freshwater prawn) fishing, hot sauce making and rum tasting.
Culture & traditionSainte-Rose's municipal carnival, held over three days during carnival season. A concert on Friday, a déboulé of skin-drum groups on Saturday and a grand parade on Sunday.
Food & drinkFestival celebrating rum and Caribbean food, held at the Ranch du Comté in Sainte-Rose. Rum, coffee and cigar workshops, artisan exhibitors and tastings.