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fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"eager\"><div class=\"wg-hero-shade\"><\/div><div class=\"wg-shell wg-hero-content\"><p class=\"wg-crumbs\"><a href=\"https:\/\/real-estate-mauritius.mu\/en\/living-in-mauritius\/\">Mauritius Guide<\/a> <span>\u203a<\/span> Hiking<\/p><h1>The 15 Best Hikes in Mauritius<\/h1><p class=\"wg-hero-lead\">Altitudes, durations, difficulty, guides and access checked in 2026 \u2014 the field guide, region by region.<\/p><div class=\"wg-hero-stats\"><div class=\"wg-stat\"><span class=\"wg-stat-icon\">\ud83e\udd7e<\/span><span><strong>15 trails<\/strong><small>documented<\/small><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wg-stat\"><span class=\"wg-stat-icon\">\u26f0<\/span><span><strong>828 m<\/strong><small>highest point<\/small><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wg-stat\"><span class=\"wg-stat-icon\">\u2600<\/span><span><strong>May to November<\/strong><small>the right season<\/small><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wg-stat\"><span class=\"wg-stat-icon\">\ud83c\udf9f<\/span><span><strong>Mostly free<\/strong><small>open access<\/small><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"wg-section\"><div class=\"wg-shell wg-two-col\"><article class=\"wg-prose\" data-wg-reveal><p class=\"wg-eyebrow\">Peaks \u00b7 Gorges \u00b7 Waterfalls \u00b7 Forests<\/p><h2>The essentials in 30 seconds<\/h2><p>Mauritius is not only a lagoon: it is a volcanic island bristling with peaks, gorges and forests where you can hike all year round.<\/p><p>The five essentials: <a href=\"https:\/\/real-estate-mauritius.mu\/en\/hiking-mauritius\/le-morne-brabant\/\">Le Morne Brabant<\/a>, the UNESCO-listed icon; <a href=\"https:\/\/real-estate-mauritius.mu\/en\/hiking-mauritius\/le-pouce\/\">Le Pouce<\/a>, the best effort-to-view ratio; <a href=\"https:\/\/real-estate-mauritius.mu\/en\/hiking-mauritius\/black-river-peak\/\">Black River Peak<\/a>, the roof of the island at 828 metres; <a href=\"https:\/\/real-estate-mauritius.mu\/en\/hiking-mauritius\/pieter-both\/\">Pieter Both<\/a>, the most spectacular ascent; and the <a href=\"https:\/\/real-estate-mauritius.mu\/en\/hiking-mauritius\/black-river-gorges\/\">Black River Gorges<\/a>, the largest trail network on the island, and free.<\/p><p>The right season runs from May to November, most trails are free and open, and a guide is genuinely essential only for the head of Pieter Both, the 7 Cascades and the summit section of Le Morne.<\/p><\/article><aside class=\"wg-summary\" data-wg-reveal><h3>At a glance<\/h3><dl><div><dt>Documented trails<\/dt><dd>15<\/dd><\/div><div><dt>Highest point<\/dt><dd>828 m<\/dd><\/div><div><dt>Best season<\/dt><dd>May to November<\/dd><\/div><div><dt>Largest park<\/dt><dd>6,574 ha<\/dd><\/div><div><dt>Guide compulsory<\/dt><dd>Pieter Both (head)<\/dd><\/div><div><dt>Free trails<\/dt><dd>The vast majority<\/dd><\/div><div><dt>Emergencies<\/dt><dd>999 police \u00b7 114 ambulance<\/dd><\/div><\/dl><\/aside><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"wg-nav-section\"><div class=\"wg-shell\"><div class=\"wg-head wg-compact\"><span><\/span><h2>In this guide<\/h2><span><\/span><\/div><nav class=\"wg-nav\" aria-label=\"Guide contents\"><a href=\"#tableau\"><span>\u25a4<\/span>The 15 at a glance<\/a><a href=\"#ouest\"><span>\u2316<\/span>West and South-West<\/a><a href=\"#centre\"><span>\u2667<\/span>Centre and North<\/a><a href=\"#sud\"><span>\u2600<\/span>South and South-East<\/a><a href=\"#pratique\"><span>\u25f7<\/span>Practical information<\/a><a href=\"#faq\"><span>?<\/span>FAQ<\/a><\/nav><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"wg-section wg-tint\" id=\"tableau\"><div class=\"wg-shell\"><div class=\"wg-head\" data-wg-reveal><span><\/span><div><h2>The 15 at a glance<\/h2><p>Every name leads to its own guide: access, GPS, opening hours and field advice.<\/p><\/div><span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wg-tablewrap\" data-wg-reveal><table class=\"wg-table\"><thead><tr><th>#<\/th><th>Hike<\/th><th>Region<\/th><th>Summit or distance<\/th><th>Duration<\/th><th>Difficulty<\/th><th>Guide<\/th><th>Access<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/real-estate-mauritius.mu\/en\/hiking-mauritius\/le-morne-brabant\/\">Le Morne Brabant<\/a><\/td><td>South-West<\/td><td>556 m<\/td><td>3\u20135 h<\/td><td>Moderate then hard<\/td><td>Advised (summit)<\/td><td>Free \u00b7 7 am\u20134 pm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/real-estate-mauritius.mu\/en\/hiking-mauritius\/le-pouce\/\">Le Pouce<\/a><\/td><td>Centre<\/td><td>812 m<\/td><td>2\u20133 h<\/td><td>Easy to moderate<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Open<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/real-estate-mauritius.mu\/en\/hiking-mauritius\/black-river-peak\/\">Black River Peak<\/a><\/td><td>South-West<\/td><td>828 m<\/td><td>3\u20134 h<\/td><td>Moderate \u00b7 muddy<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Open<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/real-estate-mauritius.mu\/en\/hiking-mauritius\/pieter-both\/\">Pieter Both<\/a><\/td><td>Centre-North<\/td><td>820 m<\/td><td>4\u20135 h<\/td><td>Technical<\/td><td>Compulsory (head)<\/td><td>Guided trip \u2248 $100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/real-estate-mauritius.mu\/en\/hiking-mauritius\/black-river-gorges\/\">Black River Gorges<\/a><\/td><td>South-West<\/td><td>100 \u2192 750 m<\/td><td>2.5\u20137.5 h<\/td><td>Easy \u2192 hard<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Free \u00b7 7 am\u20135 pm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/real-estate-mauritius.mu\/en\/hiking-mauritius\/tamarind-falls-7-cascades\/\">Tamarind Falls (7 Cascades)<\/a><\/td><td>West<\/td><td>canyon<\/td><td>3\u20137 h<\/td><td>Moderate to hard<\/td><td>Strongly advised<\/td><td>Guide \u2248 Rs 1,000\u20131,500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/real-estate-mauritius.mu\/en\/hiking-mauritius\/lion-mountain\/\">Lion Mountain<\/a><\/td><td>South-East<\/td><td>480 m<\/td><td>3\u20134 h<\/td><td>Hard \u00b7 ridge<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Open \u00b7 dry weather<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/real-estate-mauritius.mu\/en\/hiking-mauritius\/vallee-de-ferney\/\">La Vall\u00e9e de Ferney<\/a><\/td><td>South-East<\/td><td>5 to 18 km<\/td><td>1\u20136 h<\/td><td>Easy \u2192 hard<\/td><td>Optional<\/td><td>Rs 250 res. \u00b7 Rs 500 vis.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/real-estate-mauritius.mu\/en\/hiking-mauritius\/corps-de-garde\/\">Corps de Garde<\/a><\/td><td>Plaines Wilhems<\/td><td>720 m<\/td><td>3 h<\/td><td>Strenuous<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Open<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/real-estate-mauritius.mu\/en\/hiking-mauritius\/ebony-forest-piton-canot\/\">Ebony Forest &amp; Piton Canot<\/a><\/td><td>South-West<\/td><td>542 m<\/td><td>1\u20134 h<\/td><td>Easy to moderate<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Rs 400 res. \u00b7 Rs 600 non-res.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>11<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/real-estate-mauritius.mu\/en\/hiking-mauritius\/trois-mamelles\/\">Trois Mamelles<\/a><\/td><td>West<\/td><td>578 m<\/td><td>2 h 15<\/td><td>Hard \u00b7 technical<\/td><td>Advised<\/td><td>Open<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/real-estate-mauritius.mu\/en\/hiking-mauritius\/montagne-du-rempart\/\">Montagne du Rempart<\/a><\/td><td>West<\/td><td>600 m<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td><strong>Mountaineering<\/strong><\/td><td>Essential<\/td><td>Private land \u00b7 permission<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>13<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/real-estate-mauritius.mu\/en\/hiking-mauritius\/bambous-mountain\/\">Bambous Mountain<\/a><\/td><td>East<\/td><td>8 km \u00b7 425 m ascent<\/td><td>3\u20133.5 h<\/td><td>Hard \u00b7 unmarked<\/td><td>Advised<\/td><td>Open<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>14<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/real-estate-mauritius.mu\/en\/hiking-mauritius\/ile-d-ambre-kayak\/\">\u00cele d'Ambre (kayak trail)<\/a><\/td><td>North-East<\/td><td>7 km paddling<\/td><td>3\u20133.5 h<\/td><td>Easy<\/td><td>Guided<\/td><td>\u20ac41 adult \u00b7 \u20ac29 child<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>15<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/real-estate-mauritius.mu\/en\/hiking-mauritius\/signal-mountain\/\">Signal Mountain<\/a><\/td><td>Port Louis<\/td><td>323 m<\/td><td>1 h 30\u20133 h<\/td><td>Easy<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Open<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><p class=\"wg-tablenote\">Figures recorded on 2 September 2026 from official sites and GPS tracks. Hours and prices change: check them before you set off.<\/p><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"wg-section wg-tint wg-defer\" id=\"ouest\"><div class=\"wg-shell\"><div class=\"wg-head\" data-wg-reveal><span><\/span><h2>West and South-West: the main playground<\/h2><span><\/span><\/div><p class=\"wg-region-lead\" data-wg-reveal>This is where most of Mauritian hiking is concentrated \u2014 and it is no accident that the villages of Tamarin and Black River have become the base camp for nature lovers.<\/p><div class=\"wg-trails\"><a class=\"wg-trail\" href=\"https:\/\/real-estate-mauritius.mu\/en\/hiking-mauritius\/le-morne-brabant\/\" data-wg-reveal><div class=\"wg-trail-img\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/real-estate-mauritius.mu\/wp-content\/uploads\/westimmo-blog-morne-brabant-histoire-960.webp')\"><\/div><div class=\"wg-trail-body\"><h3>Le Morne Brabant<\/h3><p class=\"wg-trail-meta\">556 m \u00b7 3 to 5 h \u00b7 moderate then hard<\/p><p>The sacred mountain of Mauritius, UNESCO-listed for its history as a refuge for runaway slaves. A wide track to the plateau, then a rock section climbed with hands, and an unforgettable panorama over the lagoon.<\/p><span class=\"wg-trail-go\">Read the guide \u2192<\/span><\/div><\/a><a class=\"wg-trail\" href=\"https:\/\/real-estate-mauritius.mu\/en\/hiking-mauritius\/black-river-peak\/\" data-wg-reveal><div class=\"wg-trail-img\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/real-estate-mauritius.mu\/wp-content\/uploads\/westimmo-blog-randonnee-piton-riviere-noire-fr-960.webp')\"><\/div><div class=\"wg-trail-body\"><h3>Black River Peak<\/h3><p class=\"wg-trail-meta\">828 m \u00b7 3 to 4 h \u00b7 moderate<\/p><p>The roof of the island, by a forest path shaded for nearly four kilometres. Tiny car park, often muddy ground, fixed ropes in the final metres.<\/p><span class=\"wg-trail-go\">Read the guide \u2192<\/span><\/div><\/a><a class=\"wg-trail\" href=\"https:\/\/real-estate-mauritius.mu\/en\/hiking-mauritius\/black-river-gorges\/\" data-wg-reveal><div class=\"wg-trail-img\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/real-estate-mauritius.mu\/wp-content\/uploads\/westimmo-blog-randonnee-gorges-riviere-noire-fr-960.webp')\"><\/div><div class=\"wg-trail-body\"><h3>Black River Gorges<\/h3><p class=\"wg-trail-meta\">6,574 ha \u00b7 2.5 to 7.5 h \u00b7 free<\/p><p>The national park protects the last great native forest on the island. Three ways in, trails of two to seven hours, and gates that close on the hour \u2014 your car included.<\/p><span class=\"wg-trail-go\">Read the guide \u2192<\/span><\/div><\/a><a class=\"wg-trail\" href=\"https:\/\/real-estate-mauritius.mu\/en\/hiking-mauritius\/tamarind-falls-7-cascades\/\" data-wg-reveal><div class=\"wg-trail-img\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/real-estate-mauritius.mu\/wp-content\/uploads\/westimmo-blog-randonnee-tamarind-falls-fr-960.webp')\"><\/div><div class=\"wg-trail-body\"><h3>Tamarind Falls (7 Cascades)<\/h3><p class=\"wg-trail-meta\">canyon \u00b7 3 to 7 h \u00b7 guide advised<\/p><p>A descent into a canyon where the river drops from pool to pool. Swimmable basins, an unmarked route, and a real risk of flash flooding in the rainy season.<\/p><span class=\"wg-trail-go\">Read the guide \u2192<\/span><\/div><\/a><a class=\"wg-trail\" href=\"https:\/\/real-estate-mauritius.mu\/en\/hiking-mauritius\/corps-de-garde\/\" data-wg-reveal><div class=\"wg-trail-img\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/real-estate-mauritius.mu\/wp-content\/uploads\/westimmo-blog-randonnee-corps-de-garde-fr-960.webp')\"><\/div><div class=\"wg-trail-body\"><h3>Corps de Garde<\/h3><p class=\"wg-trail-meta\">720 m \u00b7 7.2 km loop \u00b7 3 h<\/p><p>Seven kilometres and 633 metres of ascent above Rose Hill, on a slope almost without shade. The best viewpoint over the whole central plateau.<\/p><span class=\"wg-trail-go\">Read the guide \u2192<\/span><\/div><\/a><a class=\"wg-trail\" href=\"https:\/\/real-estate-mauritius.mu\/en\/hiking-mauritius\/trois-mamelles\/\" data-wg-reveal><div class=\"wg-trail-img\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/real-estate-mauritius.mu\/wp-content\/uploads\/westimmo-blog-randonnee-trois-mamelles-fr-960.webp')\"><\/div><div class=\"wg-trail-body\"><h3>Trois Mamelles<\/h3><p class=\"wg-trail-meta\">578 m \u00b7 4.5 km \u00b7 hard<\/p><p>Short but technical: sections climbed with hands, and a rope on the last twenty metres above the drop. Dry weather only.<\/p><span class=\"wg-trail-go\">Read the guide \u2192<\/span><\/div><\/a><a class=\"wg-trail\" href=\"https:\/\/real-estate-mauritius.mu\/en\/hiking-mauritius\/montagne-du-rempart\/\" data-wg-reveal><div class=\"wg-trail-img\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/real-estate-mauritius.mu\/wp-content\/uploads\/westimmo-blog-randonnee-montagne-du-rempart-fr-960.webp')\"><\/div><div class=\"wg-trail-body\"><h3>Montagne du Rempart<\/h3><p class=\"wg-trail-meta\">600 m \u00b7 mountaineering \u00b7 private land<\/p><p>The most photogenic cone on the island is not a hike: cable ladders, a cable bridge, permission required. We say so rather than lining it up with the others.<\/p><span class=\"wg-trail-go\">Read the guide \u2192<\/span><\/div><\/a><a class=\"wg-trail\" href=\"https:\/\/real-estate-mauritius.mu\/en\/hiking-mauritius\/la-tourelle-tamarin\/\" data-wg-reveal><div class=\"wg-trail-img\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/real-estate-mauritius.mu\/wp-content\/uploads\/westimmo-blog-randonnee-tourelle-tamarin-fr-960.webp')\"><\/div><div class=\"wg-trail-body\"><h3>La Tourelle de Tamarin<\/h3><p class=\"wg-trail-meta\">563 m \u00b7 4.4 km \u00b7 strenuous<\/p><p>560 metres of ascent less than a kilometre from the coast, with fixed ropes. One of the finest sunsets on the island \u2014 bring a head torch.<\/p><span class=\"wg-trail-go\">Read the guide \u2192<\/span><\/div><\/a><a class=\"wg-trail\" href=\"https:\/\/real-estate-mauritius.mu\/en\/hiking-mauritius\/ebony-forest-piton-canot\/\" data-wg-reveal><div class=\"wg-trail-img\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/real-estate-mauritius.mu\/wp-content\/uploads\/westimmo-blog-randonnee-piton-canot-ebony-forest-fr-960.webp')\"><\/div><div class=\"wg-trail-body\"><h3>Ebony Forest and Piton Canot<\/h3><p class=\"wg-trail-meta\">542 m \u00b7 1 to 4 h \u00b7 easy to moderate<\/p><p>At Chamarel, a replanted ebony forest, walkways at canopy level and a peak at 542 metres. The ideal outing with children.<\/p><span class=\"wg-trail-go\">Read the guide \u2192<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><p class=\"wg-aside-note\" data-wg-reveal>On the Chamarel road, the <strong>Alexandra Falls<\/strong> (a viewpoint fifteen minutes' walk away) and the view over the south coast are worth the stop.<\/p><\/div><\/section><section class=\"wg-section wg-defer\" id=\"centre\"><div class=\"wg-shell\"><div class=\"wg-head\" data-wg-reveal><span><\/span><h2>Centre and North: the historic classics<\/h2><span><\/span><\/div><p class=\"wg-region-lead\" data-wg-reveal>Two summits face each other above Port Louis, and you can do both on one trip \u2014 starting with the more accessible to gauge yourself.<\/p><div class=\"wg-trails\"><a class=\"wg-trail\" href=\"https:\/\/real-estate-mauritius.mu\/en\/hiking-mauritius\/le-pouce\/\" data-wg-reveal><div class=\"wg-trail-img\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/real-estate-mauritius.mu\/wp-content\/uploads\/westimmo-blog-randonnee-le-pouce-fr-960.webp')\"><\/div><div class=\"wg-trail-body\"><h3>Le Pouce<\/h3><p class=\"wg-trail-meta\">812 m \u00b7 3.8 km \u00b7 easy to moderate<\/p><p>The most rewarding hike for a first summit: waymarked path, steady gradient, a short rock step at the end, and a 360-degree view over the capital. Charles Darwin climbed it in 1836.<\/p><span class=\"wg-trail-go\">Read the guide \u2192<\/span><\/div><\/a><a class=\"wg-trail\" href=\"https:\/\/real-estate-mauritius.mu\/en\/hiking-mauritius\/pieter-both\/\" data-wg-reveal><div class=\"wg-trail-img\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/real-estate-mauritius.mu\/wp-content\/uploads\/westimmo-blog-randonnee-pieter-both-fr-960.webp')\"><\/div><div class=\"wg-trail-body\"><h3>Pieter Both<\/h3><p class=\"wg-trail-meta\">820 m \u00b7 4 to 5 h \u00b7 guide compulsory at the summit<\/p><p>Recognisable by its balancing boulder. The shoulder is within reach of strong walkers; the head is climbed on rungs bolted into the basalt, with a guide, helmet and harness.<\/p><span class=\"wg-trail-go\">Read the guide \u2192<\/span><\/div><\/a><a class=\"wg-trail\" href=\"https:\/\/real-estate-mauritius.mu\/en\/hiking-mauritius\/signal-mountain\/\" data-wg-reveal><div class=\"wg-trail-img\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/real-estate-mauritius.mu\/wp-content\/uploads\/westimmo-blog-randonnee-signal-mountain-fr-960.webp')\"><\/div><div class=\"wg-trail-body\"><h3>Signal Mountain<\/h3><p class=\"wg-trail-meta\">323 m \u00b7 tarmac road \u00b7 easy<\/p><p>A road closed to cars that climbs above the capital. The most accessible outing on the island, very popular with runners at the end of the day.<\/p><span class=\"wg-trail-go\">Read the guide \u2192<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"wg-section wg-tint wg-defer\" id=\"sud\"><div class=\"wg-shell\"><div class=\"wg-head\" data-wg-reveal><span><\/span><h2>South, South-East and East: raw nature and mangrove<\/h2><span><\/span><\/div><p class=\"wg-region-lead\" data-wg-reveal>Less busy than the west, this half of the island holds a spectacular ridge, the country's largest private reserve and an outing done sitting down, paddle in hand.<\/p><div class=\"wg-trails\"><a class=\"wg-trail\" href=\"https:\/\/real-estate-mauritius.mu\/en\/hiking-mauritius\/lion-mountain\/\" data-wg-reveal><div class=\"wg-trail-img\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/real-estate-mauritius.mu\/wp-content\/uploads\/westimmo-blog-randonnee-montagne-du-lion-fr-960.webp')\"><\/div><div class=\"wg-trail-body\"><h3>Lion Mountain<\/h3><p class=\"wg-trail-meta\">480 m \u00b7 4.5 km \u00b7 hard<\/p><p>Seen from Mah\u00e9bourg, the lying lion is perfect. The ascent follows the spine to a view plunging over Grand Port bay. Clay ground: dry days only.<\/p><span class=\"wg-trail-go\">Read the guide \u2192<\/span><\/div><\/a><a class=\"wg-trail\" href=\"https:\/\/real-estate-mauritius.mu\/en\/hiking-mauritius\/vallee-de-ferney\/\" data-wg-reveal><div class=\"wg-trail-img\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/real-estate-mauritius.mu\/wp-content\/uploads\/westimmo-blog-randonnee-vallee-de-ferney-fr-960.webp')\"><\/div><div class=\"wg-trail-body\"><h3>La Vall\u00e9e de Ferney<\/h3><p class=\"wg-trail-meta\">4 routes from 5 to 18 km \u00b7 1 to 6 h<\/p><p>Two hundred hectares of native forest at the head of Grand Port bay, with four levels on the same site and Java deer you meet as you walk.<\/p><span class=\"wg-trail-go\">Read the guide \u2192<\/span><\/div><\/a><a class=\"wg-trail\" href=\"https:\/\/real-estate-mauritius.mu\/en\/hiking-mauritius\/bambous-mountain\/\" data-wg-reveal><div class=\"wg-trail-img\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/real-estate-mauritius.mu\/wp-content\/uploads\/westimmo-blog-randonnee-montagne-bambous-fr-960.webp')\"><\/div><div class=\"wg-trail-body\"><h3>Bambous Mountain<\/h3><p class=\"wg-trail-meta\">8 km \u00b7 425 m ascent \u00b7 hard<\/p><p>The local hikers' quiet gem: wild, unmarked, GPS indispensable, and a double-lagoon panorama at the top.<\/p><span class=\"wg-trail-go\">Read the guide \u2192<\/span><\/div><\/a><a class=\"wg-trail\" href=\"https:\/\/real-estate-mauritius.mu\/en\/hiking-mauritius\/ile-d-ambre-kayak\/\" data-wg-reveal><div class=\"wg-trail-img\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/real-estate-mauritius.mu\/wp-content\/uploads\/westimmo-blog-randonnee-ile-d-ambre-fr-960.webp')\"><\/div><div class=\"wg-trail-body\"><h3>\u00cele d'Ambre by kayak<\/h3><p class=\"wg-trail-meta\">7 km paddling \u00b7 3 h \u00b7 easy<\/p><p>The mangrove channels of a deserted islet in the north-east, on a guided trip. No experience needed, equipment provided.<\/p><span class=\"wg-trail-go\">Read the guide \u2192<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><p class=\"wg-aside-note\" data-wg-reveal>In the north-east, <strong>Bras d'Eau<\/strong> national park unrolls flat, shaded trails through an old mahogany and teak forest \u2014 the island's only true lowland hike, free and ideal in strong heat.<\/p><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"wg-section wg-defer\" id=\"balades\"><div class=\"wg-shell\"><div class=\"wg-head\" data-wg-reveal><span><\/span><div><h2>Walks and viewpoints, not to be confused with hikes<\/h2><p>Four superb sites we are often asked about, but which belong to the category of strolls. Perfect alongside a real walking day.<\/p><\/div><span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wg-grid wg-four\"><article class=\"wg-mini\" data-wg-reveal><div class=\"wg-mini-icon\">\u25c8<\/div><h3>Grand Bassin (Ganga Talao)<\/h3><p>The sacred lake of Mauritian Hinduism and its 33-metre Shiva statue. Minimal walking, maximum contemplation.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"wg-mini\" data-wg-reveal><div class=\"wg-mini-icon\">\u224b<\/div><h3>Rochester Falls<\/h3><p>Near Souillac, basalt columns at the foot of a waterfall. An hour of easy walking.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"wg-mini\" data-wg-reveal><div class=\"wg-mini-icon\">\u25c9<\/div><h3>Eau Bleue, at Cluny<\/h3><p>A turquoise pool, a short walk in but slippery and unmanaged. Genuine care needed.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"wg-mini\" data-wg-reveal><div class=\"wg-mini-icon\">\u2756<\/div><h3>Seven Coloured Earths, Chamarel<\/h3><p>Ticket \u2248 Rs 750 per adult in 2026, open from 8.30 am to 5.30 pm. The ticket gives access to the viewpoints; going down to the foot of the waterfall is not allowed.<\/p><\/article><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"wg-section wg-tint wg-defer\" id=\"pratique\"><div class=\"wg-shell\"><div class=\"wg-head\" data-wg-reveal><span><\/span><h2>Practical information 2026<\/h2><span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wg-grid wg-three\"><article class=\"wg-mini\" data-wg-reveal><div class=\"wg-mini-icon\">\u2600<\/div><h3>The season<\/h3><p><strong>May to November \u2014 <\/strong>the austral winter rules: 20 to 25 \u00b0C, dry air, stable trails, with September to November the perfect window. Summer means setting off at dawn, avoiding canyons in stormy weather and watching cyclone warnings from January to March.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"wg-mini\" data-wg-reveal><div class=\"wg-mini-icon\">\ud83d\udc65<\/div><h3>Guides<\/h3><p><strong>Rarely compulsory \u2014 <\/strong>essential for the head of Pieter Both, strongly advised at the 7 Cascades, the Trois Mamelles, Le Rempart and for the summit section of Le Morne. Everything else is done unguided. Allow Rs 1,000 to 1,500 per person, around $100 for Pieter Both.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"wg-mini\" data-wg-reveal><div class=\"wg-mini-icon\">\u26d1<\/div><h3>Safety<\/h3><p><strong>No dangerous animals \u2014 <\/strong>the real risks are heat, wet rock and timing. Set off early, a litre and a half of water minimum per person, closed shoes even for strolls, and tell someone where you are going on unmarked routes. Emergencies: 999 police, 114 ambulance.<\/p><\/article><\/div><aside class=\"wg-notice\" data-wg-reveal><div class=\"wg-notice-icon\">\u2600<\/div><div><h3>The mistake that costs<\/h3><p>Trusting \u201cEuropean\u201d timings. Here night falls between 5.45 pm and 7 pm depending on the season, with no long dusk \u2014 and the gorge gates close at 5 pm exactly, your car included. A climb started at 2 pm on Le Morne ends at a locked gate.<\/p><p>The local rule, simple and effective: at the summit before midday, back down before 3 pm.<\/p><\/div><\/aside><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"wg-section wg-defer\" id=\"articles\"><div class=\"wg-shell\"><div class=\"wg-head\" data-wg-reveal><span><\/span><div><h2>Read next<\/h2><p>Four questions that come up before every departure, answered trail by trail.<\/p><\/div><span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wg-related\"><a class=\"wg-rel\" href=\"https:\/\/real-estate-mauritius.mu\/en\/do-you-need-a-guide-hiking-mauritius\/\" data-wg-reveal><div class=\"wg-thumb\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/real-estate-mauritius.mu\/wp-content\/uploads\/westimmo-blog-randonnee-pieter-both-fr-960.webp')\"><\/div><div class=\"wg-rel-body\"><h3>Do you need a guide?<\/h3><p>Compulsory, advised or pointless: the answer for every trail, and the prices actually charged.<\/p><span>Read the article \u2192<\/span><\/div><\/a><a class=\"wg-rel\" href=\"https:\/\/real-estate-mauritius.mu\/en\/hiking-safety-mauritius\/\" data-wg-reveal><div class=\"wg-thumb\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/real-estate-mauritius.mu\/wp-content\/uploads\/westimmo-blog-randonnee-montagne-du-lion-fr-960.webp')\"><\/div><div class=\"wg-rel-body\"><h3>Safety: the real risks<\/h3><p>No dangerous animals. Heat, wet rock, timing and flash floods in canyons.<\/p><span>Read the article \u2192<\/span><\/div><\/a><a class=\"wg-rel\" href=\"https:\/\/real-estate-mauritius.mu\/en\/hiking-with-children-mauritius\/\" data-wg-reveal><div class=\"wg-thumb\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/real-estate-mauritius.mu\/wp-content\/uploads\/westimmo-blog-randonnee-vallee-de-ferney-fr-960.webp')\"><\/div><div class=\"wg-rel-body\"><h3>Hiking with children<\/h3><p>Which trails genuinely work, from what age, and which to avoid.<\/p><span>Read the article \u2192<\/span><\/div><\/a><a class=\"wg-rel\" href=\"https:\/\/real-estate-mauritius.mu\/en\/trail-running-mauritius\/\" data-wg-reveal><div class=\"wg-thumb\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/real-estate-mauritius.mu\/wp-content\/uploads\/westimmo-blog-randonnee-trois-mamelles-fr-960.webp')\"><\/div><div class=\"wg-rel-body\"><h3>Trail running<\/h3><p>The Dodo Trail, a UTMB World Series race, and where to train on the island.<\/p><span>Read the article \u2192<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"wg-section wg-defer\" id=\"habiter\"><div class=\"wg-shell\"><div class=\"wg-head\" data-wg-reveal><span><\/span><div><h2>Hiking all year: living on the mountain side<\/h2><p>It is the best-kept secret among sporty expatriates: in Mauritius you can live fifteen minutes from your trails.<\/p><\/div><span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wg-related\"><a class=\"wg-rel\" href=\"https:\/\/real-estate-mauritius.mu\/en\/tamarin-real-estate\/\" data-wg-reveal><div class=\"wg-thumb\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/real-estate-mauritius.mu\/wp-content\/uploads\/westimmo-blog-randonnee-tourelle-tamarin-fr-960.webp')\"><\/div><div class=\"wg-rel-body\"><h3>Tamarin<\/h3><p>La Tourelle can be climbed before work and the 7 Cascades are twenty minutes away.<\/p><span>See properties \u2192<\/span><\/div><\/a><a class=\"wg-rel\" href=\"https:\/\/real-estate-mauritius.mu\/en\/black-river-real-estate\/\" data-wg-reveal><div class=\"wg-thumb\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/real-estate-mauritius.mu\/wp-content\/uploads\/westimmo-blog-randonnee-piton-riviere-noire-fr-960.webp')\"><\/div><div class=\"wg-rel-body\"><h3>Black River<\/h3><p>You reach the gorges and the island's highest point without touching the motorway.<\/p><span>See properties \u2192<\/span><\/div><\/a><a class=\"wg-rel\" href=\"https:\/\/real-estate-mauritius.mu\/en\/bel-ombre-real-estate\/\" data-wg-reveal><div class=\"wg-thumb\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/real-estate-mauritius.mu\/wp-content\/uploads\/westimmo-blog-randonnee-piton-canot-ebony-forest-fr-960.webp')\"><\/div><div class=\"wg-rel-body\"><h3>Bel Ombre<\/h3><p>The Chamarel forest and Alexandra Falls are the garden next door.<\/p><span>See properties \u2192<\/span><\/div><\/a><a class=\"wg-rel\" href=\"https:\/\/real-estate-mauritius.mu\/en\/living-in-mauritius\/\" data-wg-reveal><div class=\"wg-thumb\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/real-estate-mauritius.mu\/wp-content\/uploads\/westimmo-blog-randonnee-corps-de-garde-fr-960.webp')\"><\/div><div class=\"wg-rel-body\"><h3>Living in Mauritius<\/h3><p>Neighbourhoods, daily life and the practical side of moving: the complete guide.<\/p><span>Read the guide \u2192<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"wg-section wg-tint wg-defer\" id=\"faq\"><div class=\"wg-narrow\"><div class=\"wg-head\" data-wg-reveal><span><\/span><h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2><span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wg-faq\"><details data-wg-reveal><summary>What is the best hike in Mauritius?<\/summary><p>Le Morne Brabant is the consensus choice: UNESCO-listed history, a sporting section and the finest panorama on the island. For a first summit without difficulty, Le Pouce is unbeatable.<\/p><\/details><details data-wg-reveal><summary>Do you need a guide to hike in Mauritius?<\/summary><p>In most cases, no: Le Pouce, the gorges, Black River Peak, Lion Mountain and Ferney are all done unguided. A guide is compulsory for the head of Pieter Both and strongly advised at the 7 Cascades, the Trois Mamelles, Le Rempart and for the final section of Le Morne.<\/p><\/details><details data-wg-reveal><summary>What is the highest mountain in Mauritius?<\/summary><p>Black River Peak, 828 metres, above the gorges national park. Pieter Both (820 m) and Le Pouce (812 m) follow.<\/p><\/details><details data-wg-reveal><summary>Can you climb Le Morne Brabant without a guide?<\/summary><p>Yes, access is free and open \u2014 the gate runs from 7 am to 4 pm, with the last ascent around 2.30 pm. The final section is rocky and may be closed in wet weather; a guide is still recommended if you are not used to mountain terrain.<\/p><\/details><details data-wg-reveal><summary>When is the best time to hike in Mauritius?<\/summary><p>From May to November, during the austral winter: dry and cool. September to November is ideal. In summer, set off at dawn and avoid canyons in stormy weather.<\/p><\/details><details data-wg-reveal><summary>Are hikes in Mauritius suitable for children?<\/summary><p>Yes: Ebony Forest, the short route at La Vall\u00e9e de Ferney, Bras d'Eau, Signal Mountain and the gorge viewpoints are perfect for families. Keep Le Pouce for children already used to walking, from 8 to 10 years.<\/p><\/details><details data-wg-reveal><summary>Do the trails cost anything?<\/summary><p>The vast majority are free, including the gorges national park and Le Morne. Paid: La Vall\u00e9e de Ferney (Rs 250 resident, Rs 500 visitor), Ebony Forest (Rs 400 resident, Rs 600 non-resident) and guided outings \u2014 Pieter Both, kayaking at \u00cele d'Ambre.<\/p><\/details><\/div><div class=\"wg-sources\"><p>Sources and verification<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/ferney.mu\/activities\/hiking-trail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">La Vall\u00e9e de Ferney \u2014 routes, prices and opening hours<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebonyforest.com\/visit-ebony\/take-a-hike\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ebony Forest \u2014 trails and prices<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/whc.unesco.org\/en\/list\/1259\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UNESCO \u2014 Le Morne Cultural Landscape<\/a><\/li><\/ul><p>Figures recorded on 2 September 2026. Hours, prices and access conditions change: check them before you set off.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"wg-cta wg-defer\"><div class=\"wg-shell wg-cta-grid\"><div data-wg-reveal><p class=\"wg-eyebrow\">Your project in Mauritius<\/p><h2>Thinking of moving to Mauritius?<\/h2><p>Westimmo does not only help you search for property. We help you understand the regions, choose where to live and prepare your move to Mauritius.<\/p><a class=\"wg-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/real-estate-mauritius.mu\/en\/contact-westimmo-real-estate-agency-mauritius\/\">Talk about my project<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wg-cta-visual\" style=\"background-image:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,.04),rgba(255,255,255,.1)),url('https:\/\/real-estate-mauritius.mu\/wp-content\/uploads\/westimmo-blog-randonnee-tourelle-tamarin-fr-960.webp')\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Real estate in Mauritius\"><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is the best hike in Mauritius?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Le Morne Brabant is the consensus choice: UNESCO-listed history, a sporting section and the finest panorama on the island. 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