Twenty minutes after take-off from Saint-François aerodrome, you can see five islands without changing altitude, that is the promise of an autogire flight over Grande-Terre’s eastern tip. Travel Differently flew with ULM Caraïbes in December 2025 (Bénédicte and team); we recorded GoPro footage over Pointe des Châteaux and share what to expect before you book direct.
Quick answer: ~20-minute Auto-Gyro MTO Sport circuit from Saint-François aerodrome; from ~€60 per seat; five-island panorama from ~500 ft; book 24–48 h ahead; weather-dependent; external operator, not a Travel Differently product.
Pair with things to do, morning Ti' Évasion mangrove kayak on the same Grande-Terre day, and our 10-day itinerary.
ULM Caraïbes. Saint-François aerodrome
First leisure ULM base in Guadeloupe for twenty years. Fleet includes Auto-Gyro MTO Sport aircraft, open cockpit, two-seat, weather-dependent slots. Contact: info@ulmcaraibes.fr · ulmcaraibes.com · +590 690 64 28 48.
Pointe des Châteaux circuit (~20 min, ~€60)
Standard route: cliffs of Pointe des Châteaux, coastal loop, low passes when wind allows. At ~500 ft you pick out La Désirade, Petite Terre, Marie-Galante and Les Saintes, the archipelago in one glance. Golden-hour slots (late afternoon or early morning) photograph best in dry season.
Our GoPro flight (December 2025)
We mounted a GoPro on the autogire (club mount when available). Recording ran for most of the circuit; the final segment near wind turbines stopped mid-file, still enough for article and social clips.
Booking tips
Reserve 24–48 hours ahead; simultaneous two-aircraft flights depend on schedule. Combined passenger weight limits apply (~125 kg). No drone at the aerodrome, respect airfield rules. Wind can cancel, keep a lagoon backup at Sainte-Anne.
Our December 2025 flight
Travel Differently flew the Pointe des Châteaux circuit with Bénédicte and team from Saint-François aerodrome. Open cockpit at ~500 ft: Désirade. Petite Terre. Marie-Galante and Les Saintes visible before you finish adjusting sunglasses. GoPro mounted for most of the route; final segment near wind turbines truncated mid-file, still enough for article and social. External operator, book direct at ulmcaraibes.com; we publish field notes as editorial thanks, no TD commission.
Same-day pairing on Grande-Terre
Morning mangrove kayak at Vieux-Bourg (Ti' Évasion), afternoon autogire works logistically, allow drive time and weather buffer. See lodging comparison if you base on Grande-Terre after Basse-Terre.
Quick answers
Scared of heights? Open cockpit feels windy more than scary, tell the pilot. Minimum age? Confirm with ULM Caraïbes when booking children. Photos? Phone strap recommended; GoPro mount sometimes available. TD commission? None, book direct; we publish field notes as editorial thanks.
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