Trails · Peaks · Waterfalls

The Best Hikes in Mauritius

Beyond the beach - twelve of the island's best trails, from easy coastal forests to bucket-list mountain summits.

Easy

Moderate

Challenging

Piton Petite Rivière Noire

Highest Peak - Rivière Noire

Summit panorama over the west coast & Le Morne lagoon.

Le Pouce

The Thumb Peak - Moka - Central

3rd-highest peak - views over Port Louis & the plateau.

Le Morne Brabant

UNESCO Peak - South-West

A steep upper climb to iconic lagoon & islet views.

Black River Gorges

Forest Trails - South-West

Native forest, Alexandra Falls & deep-valley viewpoints.

Sept Cascades

Seven Falls - Henrietta - Central

Steep, muddy trail to a chain of falls & natural pools.

Chamarel Trails

Forest & Falls - South-West

Waterfall, coloured earth & Ebony Forest walks.

Macchabee Forest

Native Forest - from Petrin

Quiet birdlife trail with west-coast viewpoints.

Gris Gris Coast

Coastal Cliffs - Souillac - South

Dramatic cliffs, La Roche Qui Pleure & sea spray.

Le Souffleur

Wild Coast - South coast

A blowhole, volcanic rocks & crashing surf.

Cascade 500 Pieds

Hidden Fall - South

River crossings & cane fields to a cliff-ringed fall.

Royal Palm Forest

Palm Forest - South-East

Easy shaded walk among royal palms & greenery.

Bras d'Eau

Coastal Forest - North-East

Flat, shaded birdwatching trails & wetlands.

Hike smart

Start early

Beat the heat & crowds - mornings are clearest.

Check the weather

Skip trails after heavy rain - rocks turn slippery.

Come prepared

Water, grippy shoes, a rain layer & offline maps.

Keep back from cliffs & waves on the wild south coast, respect Le Morne's heritage, and leave no trace.