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The Best Hiking Trails in Mauritius

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Photo of Le Morne Brabant, Mauritius Photo of Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire / Black River Peak, Mauritius Photo of Lion Mountain
  • Le Morne Brabant, Mauritius

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    near L’Embrasure, Black River (Mauritius)
    Distance
    4.48mi
    Elevation +
    1558f
    TrailRank
    71| Rating 4.92
    Photo ofLe Morne Brabant, Mauritius Photo ofLe Morne Brabant, Mauritius Photo ofLe Morne Brabant, Mauritius

    Le Morne Brabant It is an iconic trail in Mauritius throughout a UNESCO World Heritage Site with amazing views of the southwestern part of the island. The mountain rises to a height of 556 meters above sea level. It is ...

    We hiked until P-14 and it was a very nice and easy walk with an excellent scenery.
    Marc Cardús
    Good challenge and amazing views. Be prepared for a tough climb at the top.
    Farah Chandani
    Amazing views! About 3 hours in total. Be aware than for non experienced hikkers this should be considered difficult o...
    Speederman
  • near Valruche, Savanne (Mauritius)
    Distance
    4.17mi
    Elevation +
    1020f
    TrailRank
    69| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofPiton de la Petite Rivière Noire / Black River Peak, Mauritius Photo ofPiton de la Petite Rivière Noire / Black River Peak, Mauritius Photo ofPiton de la Petite Rivière Noire / Black River Peak, Mauritius

    It is a route to the highest peak in Mauritius - Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire (Black River Peak) 828m. The trail is easy since it starts at a high elevation, but I still mark it as moderate for the following reasons ...

    Amazing hike with breathtaking views from the top. There are few places along the way with nice views. We were lucky as ...
    Saydé SAYEGH
    Being a beginner I can say it's a very nice hike
    vicky chamroo
    I am very beginner hiker and this trail can be considered as easy hike except the very end - which you can do with the h...
    Grace Si
  • Lion Mountain

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    near Belle Vue, Grand Port (Mauritius)
    Distance
    2.75mi
    Elevation +
    1047f
    TrailRank
    64| Rating 3.89
    Photo ofLion Mountain Photo ofLion Mountain Photo ofLion Mountain

    We parked opposite the Vieux Grand Port police station and made our way through the sugar cane fields to the foot of the mountain. This trail is definitely not for the faint of heart! Easily one of the toughest half-day...

    There's at least 4 routes to this mountain.. You can make it in a loop too... You can do it alone... But beware... This ...
    viCKram phoolchand
    it was not quite easy
    Dorasami Eric
    What a beautiful nature and wonderful photos I was excited to see your pictures Wishing you all the best, dear friend
    mehdi.tabibvand
  • near Poste de Flacq, Flacq (Mauritius)
    Distance
    3.59mi
    Elevation +
    115f
    TrailRank
    54| Rating 4.5
    Photo ofBras d'Eau National Park / Coq de Bois Loop, Mauritius Photo ofBras d'Eau National Park / Coq de Bois Loop, Mauritius Photo ofBras d'Eau National Park / Coq de Bois Loop, Mauritius

    It is an easy trail though the Bras d'Eau National Park. It is a well laid, clear and mostly shaded route with minimum elevation gain. The Coq de Bois loop is an extension of the Coq de Bois trail in the same park. It...

    Boucle faisable avec enfants (4 & 6 ans pour notre part) en 2h environ. Prévoir bonnes chaussures car rando sur pierres...
    Samuel Vachez
    It was a perfect small hike for me since I do like walking in the woods with rocks but no high elevation:D
    Grace Si
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  • near Roselyn Cottage, Moka (Mauritius)
    Distance
    2.83mi
    Elevation +
    1309f
    TrailRank
    54
    Photo ofLe Pouce from Moka side, Mauritius Photo ofLe Pouce from Moka side, Mauritius Photo ofLe Pouce from Moka side, Mauritius

    It is the third highest peak 812 m in Mauritius after Black River Peak and Petter Both Mt. The hike offers wonderful views of the Port Louis and Moka region. There are two routes to climb the mountain - one from Port Lou...

  • Le Morne

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    near L’Embrasure, Black River (Mauritius)
    Distance
    4.75mi
    Elevation +
    1516f
    TrailRank
    51| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofLe Morne Photo ofLe Morne Photo ofLe Morne

    DescriptionLe Morne Brabant is a peninsula at the extreme southwestern tip of the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius on the western side of the island. It is highlighted by an eponymous basaltic monolith with a summit 556 ...

    I followed this trail in May 2022. It is very easy to follow and there are many hikers there. Probably the most popular ...
    anton_hkng
  • near Le Marres, Savanne (Mauritius)
    Distance
    7.00mi
    Elevation +
    1220f
    TrailRank
    49| Rating 4.34
    Photo ofMacchabée Trail and Colophane Trail - Black River Gorge National Park - Mauritius Photo ofMacchabée Trail and Colophane Trail - Black River Gorge National Park - Mauritius Photo ofMacchabée Trail and Colophane Trail - Black River Gorge National Park - Mauritius

    Starting from Le Pétrin Information Centre we hiked to the Macchabee Viewpoint on the plateau. From here downhill into the Colophane trail that loop back into the Macchabee trail again. It's an easy and relaxing trail th...

    Nice and easy walk through the trees
    jaumexarrie
    Instead of going down from Machabee, it may be done as uphill from colophane. Nice cardio workout
    antish
  • Le Mourne Climb

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    near L’Embrasure, Black River (Mauritius)
    Distance
    4.43mi
    Elevation +
    1768f
    TrailRank
    48| Rating 4.22
    Photo ofLe Mourne Climb Photo ofLe Mourne Climb Photo ofLe Mourne Climb

    Another Le Mourne climb route. The route follows the standard trail from the base to the peak. The climb goes one step after the official trail ends, climbing the large boulder near it. This is perhaps the most daunti...

    Vue magnifique vérifier 'à météo avant.
    Anasthasia Willems
    Randonnée facile, mais il faut prévoir que ça monte très très raide
    Jaquet Francois
    Percorso breve, prima parte facile con sentiero grande tra la vegetazione, seconda parte più impegnativa con tratti di a...
    Volterra
  • Tamarin Hill Climb

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    near Tamarin, Black River (Mauritius)
    Distance
    3.59mi
    Elevation +
    1729f
    TrailRank
    48| Rating 3.42
    Photo ofTamarin Hill Climb Photo ofTamarin Hill Climb Photo ofTamarin Hill Climb

    An attempt to follow an existing trail up Tamarin mountain towards the peak. The trail starts on private land and sometimes isn't entirely obvious or cleared. It's advised to closely follow the trail as going off of it w...

    Very tough in the midday sun .take water ,sun screen,hat and insect repellent
    george schweitzer
    As of May 2021 there is a relatively easy way to find the trailhead. The way through the private land behind the water t...
    info 376
    Suivre la clôture vers l est derrière le réservoir d'eau jusqu'au panneaux vert qui indique la direction de la montée: S...
    Philkv
  • near Souillac, Savanne (Mauritius)
    Distance
    1.74mi
    Elevation +
    141f
    TrailRank
    47| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofGris Gris / Roche Qui Pleure, Mauritius Photo ofGris Gris / Roche Qui Pleure, Mauritius Photo ofGris Gris / Roche Qui Pleure, Mauritius

    It is a very easy and short hike along the south coast of Mauritius. The place is well known for its sea cliff. This part of the island is not surrounded by coral reefs and you can see how heavy waves hit the cliff direc...

    It was a easy walk with the nice view!
    Grace Si
  • Black river peak

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    near Valruche, Savanne (Mauritius)
    Distance
    4.80mi
    Elevation +
    676f
    TrailRank
    42| Rating 4.45
    Photo ofBlack river peak Photo ofBlack river peak Photo ofBlack river peak

    This walk is in the trees until the last 10 minutes, it is quite strenuous because of the altitude, lack of moving air under the dense forest and the up down walking but wow, the last 10 minutes are completely worth the ...

    Sehr schöne Wanderung bei der die Anstrengungen durch eine geniale Aussicht belohnt werden!
    müller jd
    For the toughies, reaching the summit may be attempted from either Case noyale (for max elevation gain) or National park
    antish
    Easy to find and no chance to get lost on the way, cause this is the only way ;) You should take good shoes. End of Feb...
    Toniheinz
  • Le Morne Mauritius

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    near L’Embrasure, Black River (Mauritius)
    Distance
    7.39mi
    Elevation +
    1614f
    TrailRank
    41
    Photo ofLe Morne Mauritius Photo ofLe Morne Mauritius Photo ofLe Morne Mauritius

    First 2/3 of the trail are easy and with beautiful viewpoints. The last 1/3 is too difficult and not very safe.

  • near Le Marres, Savanne (Mauritius)
    Distance
    3.99mi
    Elevation +
    400f
    TrailRank
    41| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofAlexandra Falls Mountain Cocotte Peak Loop Mauritius Photo ofAlexandra Falls Mountain Cocotte Peak Loop Mauritius Photo ofAlexandra Falls Mountain Cocotte Peak Loop Mauritius

    Alexandra Falls Mountain Cocotte Peak Loop Mauritius. Nice hike. Not too long. Beautiful forest. Gets a bit steep on the way up, you have lots of small rocks to walk over. The peak offers a splendid view, worth the effor...

    Very enjoyable experience
    ally01
  • near Melotte, Pamplemousses (Mauritius)
    Distance
    3.52mi
    Elevation +
    1578f
    TrailRank
    41| Rating 3.83
    Photo ofCrève Coeur- Mount Jacob- Virgins Peak- Cantin Peak Photo ofCrève Coeur- Mount Jacob- Virgins Peak- Cantin Peak Photo ofCrève Coeur- Mount Jacob- Virgins Peak- Cantin Peak

    An easy start, then it gets tougher and harder...a bit technical! Beginners can easily reach Mount Jacob, but the remainder of the track for regular hikers!

    From creve coeur to virgin peak was easy but then afterwards was more complicated due to the dense forest.
    Dorasami Eric
    Good
    antish
  • near Valruche, Savanne (Mauritius)
    Distance
    4.51mi
    Elevation +
    1083f
    TrailRank
    41
    Photo ofBlack River Gorge - Mauritius (Black River Peak) Photo ofBlack River Gorge - Mauritius (Black River Peak) Photo ofBlack River Gorge - Mauritius (Black River Peak)

    One of the most known trail in Mauritius that leads to the highest Peak of the island (namely Black River Peak). Reading other posts on the net about this trail, I have conviced myself that this trail is always muddy. Th...

  • Macchabee Trail Rivière Noire

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    near Petite Rivière Noire, Black River (Mauritius)
    Distance
    4.84mi
    Elevation +
    2208f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofMacchabee Trail Rivière Noire Photo ofMacchabee Trail Rivière Noire Photo ofMacchabee Trail Rivière Noire

    Easy road trail until the 3rd point of view. Then it becomes more demanding climb, slippery when wet, and quite steep, specially along the descend. If you complete the round trail it is shorter but steeper; you will cros...

  • cat and mouse

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    near Grande Rivière Sud Est, Flacq (Mauritius)
    Distance
    6.90mi
    Elevation +
    1388f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofcat and mouse Photo ofcat and mouse Photo ofcat and mouse

    A stunning walk through sugar canes, dense forest and up to the top of the Cat and Mouse with views over the coastline. You must take a guide on this walk, even with GPS the route is difficult to follow in the dense fore...

  • near Le Marres, Savanne (Mauritius)
    Distance
    9.31mi
    Elevation +
    525f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofLe Marres - Cascade Leon-Rochester Falls Photo ofLe Marres - Cascade Leon-Rochester Falls Photo ofLe Marres - Cascade Leon-Rochester Falls

    An intermediate but dragging hike. The track is plain sailing from the beginning (gate) to the summit. However, escalating the peak is tiring and may need some rest. Arriving at the top you will find a track on the right...

  • Le Morne mountain - Mauritius

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    near L’Embrasure, Black River (Mauritius)
    Distance
    3.86mi
    Elevation +
    1719f
    TrailRank
    38| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofLe Morne mountain - Mauritius Photo ofLe Morne mountain - Mauritius Photo ofLe Morne mountain - Mauritius

    The view from the top of the mountain is stunning and of course it's worth it. The route starts very easy then become more and more challenging and funny as you go to the top.

    Very nice trail,but some parts are difficult so be prepared. Also climbing in this weather for european people is challe...
    Jiří Chrobak
    First two third third some difficulties. Nice scenes just .
    Ganga Raffick
  • near L’Embrasure, Black River (Mauritius)
    Distance
    1.74mi
    Elevation +
    1552f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofLe Morne mountain trail, Mauritius Photo ofLe Morne mountain trail, Mauritius Photo ofLe Morne mountain trail, Mauritius

    Most popular and most scenic hike on Mauritius. Go early, start at 7 am as the temperature will rise quick, stones will got hot. This particular route is bypassing the official entry point and is a short cut. Same time I...

  • Senneville - Souillac

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    near Senneville, Savanne (Mauritius)
    Distance
    5.84mi
    Elevation +
    325f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofSenneville - Souillac Photo ofSenneville - Souillac Photo ofSenneville - Souillac

    South coast falls and other sights. Took a bus in to Souillac so we could leave the cars at the end of the trail. Long walk through the town and then through cane fields to the first waterfall. Couldn't go in this one as...

  • Mare o jonc

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    near Petite Rivière Noire, Black River (Mauritius)
    Distance
    4.95mi
    Elevation +
    1270f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofMare o jonc Photo ofMare o jonc Photo ofMare o jonc

    Moderate difficulty trail that winds around the river. You will need to cross the river around 10 times, depending on the rain conditions. Plan for spare socks ( they will get wet), there is no network coverage. The indi...

  • Piton de la Petite Riviere Noire

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    near Valruche, Savanne (Mauritius)
    Distance
    4.25mi
    Elevation +
    1043f
    TrailRank
    37| Rating 4.11
    Photo ofPiton de la Petite Riviere Noire

    This is a fairly easy walk almost all the way up to the summit. Just the very last part is quite steep but metal ropes are in place to hold onto. Nevertheless, the path can be very muddy and hence slippery in parts after...

    Very good experience, first climb with rope and a great satisfy feeling when seeing the Bench 828... The view absolutely...
    Romeo1976
    Generally easy, but very steep and muddy towards the end. Without the rope that has been placed by the National Park I d...
    aidsmith
    nice trail! thank you!
    BBoe
  • near Petite Rivière Noire, Black River (Mauritius)
    Distance
    10.46mi
    Elevation +
    2890f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofGorges Parking via Beachcomber Ultra Raid Trail via Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire and back via Parakeet Trail Photo ofGorges Parking via Beachcomber Ultra Raid Trail via Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire and back via Parakeet Trail Photo ofGorges Parking via Beachcomber Ultra Raid Trail via Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire and back via Parakeet Trail

    Gorges Parking via part of Beachcomber Ultra Raid Trail to Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire and back down via Parakeet Trail. It is a long hike. We underestimated a little bit the time it will take to reach the summit. I...

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