Mauritius is an island known for its natural beauty. Famous author Mark writes in his travelogue, “You gather the idea that Mauritius was created first and then Paradise, and Paradise was copied after Mauritius”. Well that is high praise indeed and some may think it is an exaggeration. However, once you see the beautiful beaches and crystal clear waters on the tropical island of Mauritius you will also agree with his observation.

Not only a gorgeous beach destination, but also being a volcanic island, it has many breathtaking peaks and valleys. It is a wonderful place for adventure sports like Hiking. adventurers switch Hiking in Mauritius Because of the great benefits like spectacular views, fresh air and feeling the touch of nature which is worth the experience of a lifetime.

7 places to go hiking in Mauritius

When planning hiking trips one should have complete knowledge of the hiking routes as well as one’s personal capacity and stamina. So here is a quick detailed list of hiking trails in Mauritius.

1. Beautiful shade

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It is a long desolate path that offers sweeping views of the southern coast. You may have the opportunity to see extraordinary wildlife. Exciting huh! The starting point of this trail is the trailhead off Plaine Champagne Road and the ending point is the Plaine Champagne/Bel Ombre sugar cane field. This is an out and back trail i.e. a one-way hiking trail.

Place: black river valleys
lowest point: 745 feet
highest point: 2350 feet
difficulty level: Moderate (may be physically demanding)
Length: 4.7 miles
Duration: 4-5 hours

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2. Cascade 500 Pies

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It is a short and steep climb to the waterfall. This trail is not really tiring except for the 30-45 minute walk before Alexander Falls. It is a partially shady spot and slippery in nature as it involves a waterfall. The starting point of this path is the Alexandra Falls parking lot and the end point is the waterfall.

Place: black river valleys
lowest point: 1767 feet
highest point: 2174 feet
difficulty level: Easy (no physically intense or challenging routes)
Length: 1.8miles round trip
Duration: 1-2 hours

3. Guardhouse

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This is a wonderful trekking route as there are panoramic views from the summit and from the viewpoint to the south. The path is not shady at all. The starting point is near Stanley/Camp Levix Housing Estate and the ending point is the Summit/Viewpoint. The total height is 1768 feet. This trail route is well marked with white stones and is easily visible from the road.

Place: West
lowest point: 975 feet
highest point: 2382 feet
difficulty level: Moderate (may be physically demanding)
Length: 2.8 miles round trip
Duration: 2-3 hours

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4. Lion Mountain Trekking Trail

It is one of the major mountains of the Bambus Range. Notable for its abundance of native flora and offering spectacular views of the south-east region. There are two types of routes to reach the peak, i.e. North and South routes. The trek starts from the sugarcane which then passes through shady forests which is next to the lion. This path can be difficult to follow due to lack of signs.

Therefore, it is advisable to start this trek from the western route as it is less complex and easier to locate and follow. The starting point of this path is Virieux Grand Port Police Station and the ending point is the summit. The total height of this path is 1800 feet.

Place: bamboo range
lowest point:20 feet
highest point:160 feet
difficulty level: Moderate (not physically challenging hike)
Length: 3 miles round trip
Duration: 2- 3 hours

5. thumb

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Being the third highest peak on the island of Mauritius, this route allows viewing the most iconic features of the Port Louis area and the Moka Range. There are two routes to this story i.e. from Port Louis to the north and from Moka Range to the south.

The south route is a common route while the north route provides better views and is shady in nature. Both the routes can be easily connected due to the availability of good public transport at both ends. The starting point of this trail is the Moka Trailhead and the ending point is the summit.

Place: moka range
lowest point: 1514 feet
highest point: 2587 feet
difficulty level: Easy (no physically intense or challenging routes)
Length: 1.4 miles round trip
Duration: 2 hours one way

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6. Grand Riviere Southeast

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This is a simple trekking route as if walking down the river. It is rugged and ends in a huge waterfall where you can jump off the rocks or swim. This hiking route gives a whole new experience as it is simple and easy to follow. The starting point of this path is near the bridge on GRSE and the end point is GRSE Waterfall. The total height of this path is 164 feet.

Place:Southeast
lowest point: 35 feet
highest point: 147 feet
difficulty level: Easy (not a physically intense or challenging route)
Length: 0.8 miles round trip
Duration: 1 Hour

7. Tamarind Tower

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This is another mountain peak that offers a spectacular view of three amazing places of Mauritius such as the Black River Gorges, Le Morne Brabant and the Lagoon. It is not a very challenging journey, but it passes through a path that is mostly exposed to the sun. There is no private property along the entire route of this route. It is advisable to start this route early or in the evening to avoid sunlight. The starting point of this path is Black Rock Reservoir and the end point is the summit. The total height of this peak is 1808 feet.

Place: Southwest
lowest point: 437 feet
highest point: 1588 feet
difficulty level: Moderate (may be physically demanding)
Length: 2.2 miles round trip
Duration: 2 hour

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So now that you have this information at your fingertips, what are you waiting for? Add one of these hikes to your Mauritius travel plans and feel at one with nature.

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