The Best Alpine Climbing Trails in Mauritius

Piton Du Fouge and Mount Laporte

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hikemu

Distance

3.83mi

Elevation +

2228f

TrailRank

44

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The track starts off at a bus stop in the village of La Gaulette. Here, a dirt road diverges from the main road (Coastal Road) towards the mountain. Consult the GPS log not to miss the right dirt road as it seems the onl...

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Montagne du Rempart Climb

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V Ivanov

Distance

2.88mi

Elevation +

1362f

TrailRank

44

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This is a first attempt to establish a trail from the base of Montagne du Rempart to its peak at 600m. Due to limited equipment and experience, only 576m were ascended. The route is a combination of an initial hike and a...

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Signal Mountain - Spear Grass Peak - Snail Rock

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hikemu

Distance

4.92mi

Elevation +

1608f

TrailRank

35| 4.33

This track will bring you only until Spear Grass Peak. Due to unfavorable circumstances I had to abort the hike before getting to Snail Rock. Maybe I'll give it another try some day. Snail Rock can be hiked/climbed fr...

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Montaigne Ory True Top & Mid Height Pinacle

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Ikhlaas Baichoo

Distance

4.67mi

Elevation +

1237f

TrailRank

32

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Hiked up to the foot of the pinacle before proceeding to the top of the pinacle and then the true top. Both peaks require climbing gears to be attempted safely, particularly to get back down. *Forgot to stop the tracking...

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7 Cascades Mauritius Full (11 - 12km)

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2tonic

Distance

7.11mi

Elevation +

2080f

TrailRank

32

This is the full trail. If you like a guided tour, which is recommendable, I'd recommend a guide like "The Friendly Dodo", they speak German and English. They start from level 5 which is already a quite strenuous descent...

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Pieter Both

Alpine Climbing

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hikemu

Distance

0.70mi

Elevation +

689f

TrailRank

30| 4.33

This is a very difficult track and rather for experienced hikers/climbers! This track will bring you up to the shoulder part just before the slender peak of Pieter Both and this is as far as you can go without rock cl...

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Lion Mountain (with eastern viewpoint)

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hikemu

Distance

2.85mi

Elevation +

1781f

TrailRank

29

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This is a very nice round trip with splendid views from the very peak of this interestingly shaped mountain as well as from the so-called eastern viewpoint.

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Mt. Deux Mamelles Eastern Peak

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hikemu

Distance

1.26mi

Elevation +

443f

TrailRank

27| 4.33

Easy and short trail which can be done in about one hour round way. The path is well visible. Note that the track-log first takes a left towards the western side of the mountain as I was exploring the area. If you are u...

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Bambous Mountain

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thermo

Distance

2.55mi

Elevation +

1814f

TrailRank

25| 3.5

Bambous Mountain Notes: - This trail is definitely not for a 'family outing'. - Be prepared to slip on generally wet leaves & soil at least a couple of times. - Long trousers, long sleeves and a set of gloves are r...

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Pieter Both mountain track

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thermo

Distance

3.89mi

Elevation +

1247f

TrailRank

24| 4.0

Path to the summit/shoulder part of Pieter Both mountain, Mauritius. Please read the description of the track located on the external link, found by clicking on the track title above.

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Mt. Deux Mamelles Western Peak

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hikemu

Distance

1.02mi

Elevation +

636f

TrailRank

24

This hike is rather short but relatively steep in parts. Unlike the trail up the eastern peak, the path to the western peak is not always clear. And it took some time and effort to get through the undergrowth. Gloves, a ...

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Tamarin Mountain (Proper path - Aug. 2012)

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thermo

Distance

1.14mi

Elevation +

1473f

TrailRank

24

Path from Black Rock Reservoir (water storage tank) to the summit of Tamarin Mountain. NOTE: You need to cross a (broken) fence to join the path behind the water storage tank. Crossing a fence might be construed as tr...

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Tamarin Mountain

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hikemu

Distance

1.07mi

Elevation +

1572f

TrailRank

22

The GPS-track shows a path to the summit of Tamarin Mountain, which is private land. You should ask for permission beforehand (there is a guarded gate on the road just before the starting point). The guard should be able...

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Montagne Bambous 10-AUG-12

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pascalllc

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Distance

6.09mi

Elevation +

1719f

TrailRank

22

Rated as difficult as trail was not clear at all and we had to find our way through the jungle with lots of mosquitoes. Difficulty rises with some rock climbing.

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Grand Peak 2017-09-30

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pascalllc

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Distance

0.70mi

Elevation +

955f

TrailRank

19

Difficult adventure where there is no real path. Proper climbing gear and experience about their use needed, fatal risks involved. Be aware of no rappel anchors, trad climbing only Dangers of real mountaineering enviro...

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Lion Mountain (Main Route)

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thermo

Distance

1.59mi

Elevation +

1440f

TrailRank

19

Path to summit of Lion Mountain (Main Route), add the other 2 path segments to see the whole track. Please see the description at the main site to get a better description of the route, especially with respect to areas ...

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Lion Mountain (Eastern Viewpoint)

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thermo

Distance

0.28mi

Elevation +

85f

TrailRank

18

Part of track to summit of Lion Mountain, this is the track to the Eastern viewpoint. Add other track segments to the map to see the complete track. This segment is rated as easy, as it is just a short walk from the mai...

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Le Morne Climb

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2tonic

Distance

2.14mi

Elevation +

1663f

TrailRank

16

Route on Le Morne. To get to the start point, don't follow the road to the hotels on the Le Morne peninsula. It is a long way around and at the end over some ugly cobblestone pavement. Instead of turning right to the h...

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Petit Morne/Mt Long - 2018-10-24

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pascalllc

Distance

2.28mi

Elevation +

1083f

TrailRank

16

Petit Morne and abseiling to Mt Long summit Be aware of no rappel anchors, trad climbing only Dangers of real mountaineering environment (it's no hiking and specialized equipment mandatory) Serious risk of injury and ...

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Pieter Both - 2016-12-17

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pascalllc

Distance

0.94mi

Elevation +

1434f

TrailRank

15

This is not a typical hike. Technical climbing knowledge is mandatory for this one. Serious fall and death hazard!

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Calebasses Mountain

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thermo

Distance

0.77mi

Elevation +

423f

TrailRank

15

This is a very short hike which ideally should be combined with another hike in the region such as Montagne Deux Mamelles a few kilometres away to the West. Note: Garden Knife recommended due to overgrown nature of ...

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Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire (Black River's peak) - 07 Feb 2010

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pascalllc

Distance

2.00mi

Elevation +

804f

TrailRank

14

Nice hike to the highest summit in Mauritius. Trail is fairly easy except the last part to the summit where you will need to use your hand to climb.

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Montagne Le Chat et la Souris - 2016-10-15

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pascalllc

Distance

2.61mi

Elevation +

1526f

TrailRank

13

Track recorded in automotive mode. Not so precise and on the way back don't take my way, it is so confusing and you can easily get lost.

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Tourelle du Tamarin - 2017-04-08

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pascalllc

Distance

1.31mi

Elevation +

1736f

TrailRank

13

Proper way up - Please note that access to the hiking path leading to the summit is found on private land. You must seek for permission in case you would attempt. Hike is quite strenuous and weather is dry and very hot, ...

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Trois Mamelles Attempt East Peak

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Ikhlaas Baichoo

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Distance

1.49mi

Elevation +

509f

TrailRank

12

Attemp to the east peak of 3 mamelles from the southern face. Could not complete due to lack of time, but it is a feasible and enjoyable climb for passionate trad climbers.

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