Pic la Selle, Haiti's highest peak, offers a challenging and remote adventure requiring significant preparation. Access typically involves a 4x4 vehicle to reach the trailhead, often from Fonds-Verrettes or Kenscoff, due to rough roads. A local guide is highly recommended, if not essential, for navigation, safety, and cultural insights, making solo visits generally unadvisable. The best time to visit is during the drier months from December to March, avoiding the hurricane and heavy rainy seasons (April-May, August-November) when conditions can be hazardous and roads impassable. A typical expedition to climb Pic la Selle can last 2-3 days, including travel to and from Port-au-Prince, and involves a strenuous hike. Costs are variable but expect to pay for specialized transport, guide services, and supplies, making it a moderately expensive endeavor. Visitors should be in good physical condition, prepared for cold mountain weather, and mindful of Haiti's general security environment, planning carefully with experienced local operators.