Oprah Winfrey once commented that to see the Pitons was one of the five things you had to do before leaving earth. Sure enough, it is on many bucket lists. The twin peaks—Gros Piton and Petit Piton, can both be climbed. Gros Piton, though the larger of the two, has slopes a little easier on the calf muscles. But you still need a good level of fitness to make this attempt. The view from the top is something unforgettable.