The Best Hiking Trails in Mauritius

MAURITIUS: Black River Gorges N.P. - Machabée Viewpoint - var.2

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Stefania3

Distance

4.31mi

Elevation +

1706f

TrailRank

22

Version n. 2: circular path. The way up to the Macchabee viewpoint is very steep and it could be very very slippery in case of rain in the previous days. In this case, avoid this path and follow the main paved road to ...

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Piton Jacob Trail

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Nilesh Cheemontoo

Distance

1.01mi

Elevation +

791f

TrailRank

22

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I hiked the Piton Jacob trail and continued beyond it, although I stopped short of reaching Virgins Peak. There's a small peak on the right side of the rock hole or cave in the picture. Virgins Peak begins on the left si...

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La Tourelle du Tamarin

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Nilesh Cheemontoo

Distance

2.26mi

Elevation +

1867f

TrailRank

21

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This trail is in a private property. Ask for permission or enter at your own risk. Quite a tiring hike mainly bc of the heat and thorny bushes. Ropes are already available at some places. Wear long clothes and take lots ...

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5 cascade start up route

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MarkNsk

Distance

0.79mi

Elevation +

0f

TrailRank

21

This route will bring you to the first and biggest cascade and the second. Just follow the green marks and you will find your way down all 5.

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Eureka House, 3 waterfalls

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Agnieszka D 1

Distance

1.61mi

Elevation +

62f

TrailRank

21

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Easy and beautiful path. It might be slippery if wet. We entered through the Eureka house (you need tickets) which is also nice.

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Plaine Champagne - Ilot Sanchot hike

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PAB:M3H-runs

Distance

8.79mi

Elevation +

650f

TrailRank

20

Nice hiking trail from the Plaine Champagne uplands to South coast Ilot Sanchot islet. our web album: http://picasaweb.google.com/115516484913658442275/Watook#

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Cascade Rioux

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Nilesh Cheemontoo

Distance

1.13mi

Elevation +

220f

TrailRank

20

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You can drive to the starting point and park your vehicle. Then, walk until you see a rock with an arrow sign on your right. Follow the path until you reach a river crossing. Continue on, and you'll reach a point where y...

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Rochester Falls to Cascade Léon

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Nilesh Cheemontoo

Distance

2.60mi

Elevation +

636f

TrailRank

20

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This is an intermediate trail from Rochester Falls to Léon Waterfall, passing over the Cécile Waterfall Dam. I attempted to reach the base of Cécile but couldn't locate a trail leading there. Additionally, time was limit...

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Sept cascades

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henzele

Distance

2.84mi

Elevation +

312f

TrailRank

20

very beautiful nature, partly difficult to find , there are Green marks on the stones and trees, you can park in the sugarcane fields beside the Roadmap Or take the town bus to the end

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Pte du Diable to GRSE waterfall trek III

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PAB:M3H-runs

Distance

6.93mi

Elevation +

1516f

TrailRank

20

tentative hike from pte du diable to GRSE waterfall. A wondeful trek but extreme temperatures on that day..., result we haven't been able to reach Grand river south east waterfall. We took the wrong trail at mont villars...

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Port Louis - La Pouce (retour)

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Mike Jansen

Distance

7.47mi

Elevation +

2579f

TrailRank

19| 1.33

Technically easy hike up from a public car park at the back of Port Louis. Trail can easily be found but it is worthwhile to check the logs at crossings as there are not many natural signs. Only the last 50m are steep an...

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Chamarel

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dr.mrob

Distance

10.96mi

Elevation +

1437f

TrailRank

19

As of November 2021 the road to Grande case Noyale is under construction and actually dangerous, The guys drilled the mountains and had to stop to let me through. The way up is not marked at all and you have to squeeze b...

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Cascade 500 Pieds, Mauritius

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psoone

Distance

1.87mi

Elevation +

384f

TrailRank

19

From Alexandra Fall to Cascade 500 Pieds and back. Very slippery!!! Use the trekking poles or otherwise have a very good insurance policy

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Îlot Fourneau

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hikemu

Distance

1.77mi

Elevation +

36f

TrailRank

19

Walk through the lagoon's shallow water and around this islet. Better to go at low tide ;-) Îlot Fourneau is completely overgrown and hence there is not much of a view. Nevertheless it offers a change of perspective. In...

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Le pouce-le dauguet

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Algalbans

Distance

10.21mi

Elevation +

3287f

TrailRank

19

Le pouce-le dauguet, we try to follow the moka challenge but the vegetation was to high and we have to come retur

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Montain Lion

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vickybucks

Distance

2.83mi

Elevation +

1476f

TrailRank

18

Climbing Lion montain from police post. A small place for parking vehicle available. Climbing is the technical and tricky at some part. Good posture, foot support and climbing technique needed for the hike. Definitely w...

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La Pouce from Moka

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Val Penascino

Distance

2.51mi

Elevation +

1355f

TrailRank

18

Nicely worn, but not well marked trail. Easy to follow. A steep ascent to start, not much flat space. Some exposed to sun, some in shade. A bit of mud, some scrambles you need all four limbs for. Worth the view even from...

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Cascades 500 pieds

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nadz9955599

Distance

1.46mi

Elevation +

420f

TrailRank

17

Starting from Alexandra Falls, walk to the top of cascade 500 ft and back. The trail has nothing dangerous/hard in itself but requires a certain level of fitness to complete.

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Tamarin

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m.aumatell

Distance

1.07mi

Elevation +

246f

TrailRank

17

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We were trying to find our way to the start of la Tourelle route. When we arrived we saw the sign (as we were told before) that says that is a Privat land and there's a fine of 1000€ if you cross it so we didn't do the w...

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Black River Gorge

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dr.mrob

Distance

13.35mi

Elevation +

1519f

TrailRank

16

No flip-flops or sneakers. Roots, water, rocks, - slippery. But at the end you can take at a bath in the waterfall. Beware of monkeys, they are damn fast!

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Black River Peak

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Lukasz_B

Distance

5.03mi

Elevation +

1119f

TrailRank

16

Black River Peak - the highest mountain of Mauritius, easily accesible from Black River George view point offers great 360 degree panoramic view of southern part of Mauritius.

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Le Morne

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steeno

Distance

5.71mi

Elevation +

2339f

TrailRank

16

To the top and back. Trail is free of charge but it closes at 16. No need for guide. Always others on the trail if you need to be reassured regarding direction.

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Candos Hill Trail

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Sachin Anand Kinnoo

Distance

1.48mi

Elevation +

400f

TrailRank

16

This is one of the easiest hikes in Mauritius, one with easy tracks as well as a couple of moderate ones. Good for mountain biking too.

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Pont Natural

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Extreme Motorhoming Adventures

Distance

2.02mi

Elevation +

23f

TrailRank

15

A natural bridge formed by the sea. An alternative way to see it rather than drive down the very rough track park at the beach and take a 2 mile walk.

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Montagne Cocotte - 02 Nov 2010

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pascalllc

Distance

2.04mi

Elevation +

305f

TrailRank

15

If you don't like bushwhacking, do not attempt this one. As this trail is not so frequented, there is severe overgrowth and thorns. Route is quite easy but due to overgrowth, I am rating it as "Moderate".

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