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The municipality of Saint-Claude is located on the slopes of the Soufriere volcano on the island of Basse-Terre.

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The village is perched 500 meters above sea level and has 10,237 inhabitants in a very cool and well appreciated ventilated area.

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From its height of 1467m, La Soufrière dominates Guadeloupe and its surrounding islands. 

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Warning: its ascension is prohibited (or at your own risk) since August 1999 due to high concentrations of harmful gases;

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however, many hiking walks are possible from Saint-Claude and at the foot of La Soufriere.