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Le Morne Brabant Hike – The Original Guided Tour
3.5-4.5 hrs · Le Morne
Rs 2,300 / person4.8(40)
Hiking in Mauritius
Mauritius packs volcanic peaks, forested gorges and wild coastline into an island you can cross in a day. This page gathers the signature hikes, the local guides who lead them and the practical details that help you choose yours.
Must-do hikes in Mauritius
10 bookable hiking experiences from local partners
The island on foot
01 · Le Morne
Le Morne Brabant Hike – The Original Guided Tour
02 · Henrietta Branch Road / Tamarind Falls, Tamarin Bay
Guided Hike at Tamarind Falls - Full Day
03 · Riverview Commercial Center / Black River Gorges, Black River Gorges (Lower Entrance)
Hiking at Black-River Gorges
04 · Pieter Both
Pieter Both - Exclusive Guided Climb (2 Guests Only)
05 · Alexandra Falls Car Park
Cascade 500 Pieds - Guided Hike
06 · Le Morne
Sunrise Hike at Le Morne Brabant
Hiking reads from the journal
Good to know before you hike
Where the trails are
The south west holds the densest concentration of hikes, with Le Morne Brabant, the Black River Gorges and the Tamarind Falls valley within a short drive of each other. Pieter Both rises separately above Port Louis.
Guides and access
Several signature routes cross private or protected land, and Le Morne Brabant in particular is hiked with a licensed guide. A guided departure also settles navigation, timing and the cultural story of the mountain.
Fitness and difficulty
Options range from steady three hour walks in the gorges to steep climbs with hands-on scrambling near the summits of Le Morne or Pieter Both. Every listing states its duration and what the route asks of you.
Season and weather
The cooler and drier months from May to November are the most comfortable on the trails. Hikes run all year, and operators adjust departures to the conditions on the day.
For neutral trail maps and route reference beyond these guided experiences, the independent guide at hikingmauritius.org covers the island's trails in detail.
Common questions
Which hike should I do first in Mauritius?
Most first visits start with Le Morne Brabant for its history, its lagoon views and its half day format. If you prefer waterfalls and forest, the Tamarind Falls valley and the Black River Gorges are the natural alternatives.
How fit do I need to be?
There is a genuine range. Some walks stay steady underfoot for around three hours, while summit routes such as Pieter Both include steep rock sections where the guides coach you through the moves. Each listing describes its own demands.
Can I combine hiking with other experiences?
Yes. Adventure bundles pair the island's hikes with canyoning, e-biking or time on the water, and kayak trips leave from the same west coast that holds most of the trails.
Every hiking departure in one place
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