Walking or hiking route
Walking or hiking route
Central Mauritius · Adventure
Pieter Both – Exclusive Guided Climb
Climb higher and let the island open below.
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Location
Central
Central Mauritius
Opening Hours
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Best Time to Visit
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Admission
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Why go
Climb higher and let the island open below.
Climbing Pieter Both — One of the Most Thrilling Adventures in Mauritius
Experience one of the most iconic mountain climbs in Mauritius with this exclusive guided ascent to the summit of Pieter Both, the island’s second-highest peak and one of its most spectacular viewpoints.
This carefully designed 4-hour adventure offers a unique and immersive hiking experience through forest trails, steep ridges, and exciting rock scrambling sections before reaching the summit. The final ascent includes an alpine-style climb using ropes and protection, giving you the feeling of true mountaineering while remaining fully guided and secure.
To ensure a smoother and more personalised experience, the climb is limited to a maximum of only two guests per guide, allowing for better safety, guidance, and no waiting for large groups.
From the summit, hikers are rewarded with breathtaking 360° panoramic views over the central plateau, turquoise lagoons, and dramatic mountain landscapes of Mauritius.
To make the adventure even more unforgettable, drone photos and video footage are included (weather permitting), capturing the climb and scenery from incredible perspectives.
Perfect for adventurous travellers, hikers, photographers, and anyone looking for a unique and authentic outdoor experience in Mauritius.
Natural terrain
Natural terrain
Scenic viewpoints
Scenic viewpoints
Highlights
What Makes Pieter Both – Exclusive Guided Climb Worth Exploring
- ✓Explore the landscape on foot
- ✓Changing views along the route
- ✓Natural, uneven terrain
- ✓A rewarding active experience
- ✓Fits an outdoor day in central Mauritius
Build a central day
Turn one place into a full island route.
Combine Pieter Both – Exclusive Guided Climb with nearby viewpoints and the wider Mauritius landscape for a more rewarding day.
Easy viewpoint
Alexandra Falls
Start with the established viewpoint and get context for the highland landscape.
Explore stop →Main experience
Pieter Both – Exclusive Guided Climb
Make this place the central stop, with enough time to explore without rushing.
You are here ↑Panoramic stop
Black River Gorges View Point
Continue the nature theme with broad views across protected forest and valleys.
Explore stop →Optional extension
Chamarel
Extend the day into the southwest for more scenery and major visitor attractions.
Explore stop →Mauritius Explored tips
Before you hit the trail
Keep the visit simple: allow enough time, prepare for local conditions and pair it with nearby stops that suit your day.
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Wear footwear suited to natural terrain
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Bring drinking water and sun or rain protection
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Check weather and access conditions before leaving
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Stay on established routes where available
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Turn back if conditions exceed your ability
Frequently asked questions
Pieter Both – Exclusive Guided Climb: quick answers
What is Pieter Both – Exclusive Guided Climb?
Pieter Both – Exclusive Guided Climb is a hiking experience in central Mauritius.
Why visit Pieter Both – Exclusive Guided Climb?
Visit for natural terrain, changing viewpoints and the satisfaction of exploring on foot.
Who is Pieter Both – Exclusive Guided Climb best for?
It suits active travellers, photographers and visitors who prefer landscapes to passive sightseeing.
What should I check before visiting Pieter Both – Exclusive Guided Climb?
Check weather, trail or access conditions and whether the natural terrain suits your ability.
What should I bring?
Suitable footwear, drinking water and sun or rain protection are sensible for an outdoor visit.
Keep exploring
Nearby nature & next stops
Continue exploring nearby Mauritius places instead of ending your journey at a single attraction.
South · Waterfalls
500 Feet Waterfall (cascade 500 Pieds)
From highland forest to a 500-foot waterfall.
North · Explore
Belle Vue(daruty) Forest Trail
An easy Daruty forest walk with trees, history and old sugar-mill traces.
South East · Adventure
Biscuiterie H. Rault Mahébourg
Follow a local product back to where it begins.
Planning more than one stop?
Connect places, viewpoints, beaches and activities into a fuller central Mauritius day.