Comment aller aux chutes Diamant à Roura ?

Depuis Roura, empruntez la départementale 6 vers Kaw, passez le camp Caiman et continuez sur 8 km jusqu'au layon sur votre droite. Le panneau D6 43 sert de repère, sans dépasser le camp Patawa.

La randonnée des chutes Diamant est-elle difficile ?

Le sentier est accessible à tous, avec un aller en descente d'environ 40 minutes. Le retour s'effectue en montée et demande un peu plus d'effort aux personnes moins en forme.

Les chutes Diamant sont-elles loin des chutes Fourgassier ?

Les deux sites sont proches : depuis les chutes Fourgassier, comptez 23 km de route jusqu'au layon des chutes Diamant, sur votre droite.

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Overview

The Patawa falls, also known as the Diamant falls, are located in Roura, French Guiana, a few kilometres from the Fourgassier falls. They are reached after a hike of approximately 40 minutes. The natural site is described as well-preserved and clean, with the exception of a few engravings on the rocks.

Why Visit

The trail to the falls is accessible to all. The outward journey is downhill, making the walk easy on arrival. The return, which is uphill, requires a little more effort for those who are less fit. The natural setting invites relaxation by the water, in a fragile environment that should be respected by leaving no trace.

Practical Information

Duration: approximately 40 minutes of walking one way.
Difficulty: moderate; return journey is uphill.
Respect for the site: take your waste back with you, do not engrave the rocks.

Getting There

Head to Roura and take the D6 road towards Kaw. Drive to camp Caiman, then continue for 8 km to the start of the forest track on your right. The D6 43 sign serves as a landmark: the track is a few metres further on the right. If coming from the Fourgassier falls, drive 23 km to find the track on your right. Do not go past camp Patawa — the track is a few metres before it. The track leads to a stream below, then continues to the right following the watercourse.

Getting there

Location

Roura · Guyane

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Frequently asked questions

How do I get to the Diamant falls in Roura?+

From Roura, take the D6 road towards Kaw, pass camp Caiman and continue 8 km to the forest track on your right. The D6 43 sign serves as a landmark; do not go past camp Patawa.

Is the Diamant falls hike difficult?+

The trail is accessible to all, with a downhill outward journey of about 40 minutes. The return is uphill and requires a little more effort for those who are less fit.

Are the Diamant falls far from the Fourgassier falls?+

The two sites are close: from the Fourgassier falls, allow 23 km of road to reach the Diamant falls track on your right.