Alexandra Falls

de fr

A hike through spectacular and, above all, natural landscapes. The final stretch will take you to a 150-metre-high waterfall with a breathtaking view of the ocean.
There is an opportunity to swim in a pool overlooking the valley.

Details

n°27676593
Creation:
Last update:
Last review:
  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 2.75 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 10 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Difficult
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 125 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 126 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 671 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 545 m
Downloads
Open in the mobile app
Download GPX GPX
Download PDF PDF

Photos

Waterfall. View from the drone
Waterfall

Description of the walk

Park in the large car park along the B103 or Plaine Champagne Road.

(S/E) Head down the path to reach a waterfall, then continue straight ahead to enjoy a panoramic view of the valley and the ocean.

(1) Turn back a few steps, then turn right and cross the small streams.
Caution: the path becomes very steep, narrow and strewn with large rocks.
Continue downhill to reach the top of Alexandra Falls. Take care not to slip here; a fall would be fatal.

(2) Turn around and head back to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 671 m - Departure from the car park
  2. 1 : km 0.24 - alt. 655 m - Viewpoint
  3. 2 : km 1.43 - alt. 548 m - Dizzying waterfall
  4. S/E : km 2.75 - alt. 670 m - Arrival at the car park

Notes

Watch out for the monkeys, who tend to be thieving.
Walking shoes are essential; be mindful of your fitness level, as the path is very steep and uneven both on the ascent and descent.
(S/E) At the car park, take the opportunity to enjoy a glass of exotic fruit juice freshly prepared by the locals.

Worth a visit

(2) Alexandra Falls: admire the extraordinary view of the valley and the ocean as you look down on the 150-metre-high waterfall plunging into the forest below.
Be careful not to slip; a fall would be fatal.
You can take a dip in the small pool, which resembles an infinity pool.

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 4 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
User 28663926
• Edited:

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 21, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The first waterfall as you arrive at the car park isn’t particularly impressive, but the route leading to the other waterfall is really lovely… there are a few tricky sections due to the slippery rocks (the ground was muddy), but it’s actually quite manageable
The view from the top of the waterfall is fantastic.....

Machine-translated

User 8603095

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 20, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A fairly easy hike in the cool air, especially if you set off in the morning. The last 30 metres are very steep but with handrails it's doable (be prepared to help children though). We did it in dry weather so there was very little mud, but that's not always the case and it's probably more difficult when it's slippery.

Machine-translated

Stanlaie
Stanlaie
• Edited:

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 30, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

An easy walk to follow... with a few slightly challenging sections on the ascents and descents. Best avoided in wet weather or after rain, as it can be very slippery.
We did it as a family.
Thanks to the creator of the walk.

Machine-translated

Celine rivas
Celine rivas

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 05, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A stunning waterfall – the best I’ve ever seen. At the start of the walk, you just need to go under the yellow barrier tape and cross the river. It’s a bit of a workout, but brilliant.

Machine-translated

Other walks in the area

Walking Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire

Visorando member
Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire
↔6.25 km ↗+213 m ↘-214 m ◔2h 25 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Mauritius
This is an easy hike that takes you to the highest point on the island at 828 metres. If you follow the ridge, the path is lined with trees all the way. You'll have to wait until you reach the summit to enjoy a splendid 360° view. Everything is worth the effort. You may encounter a few monkeys along the way.

Walking Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire from Chamarel

Visorando member
↔7.14 km ↗+532 m ↘-529 m ◔3h 35 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Mauritius
Ascend to the highest point on the island of Mauritius. Very pretty 360° viewpoint over the lagoon and Le Morne. Hike with a brief description, to be followed with the Visorando app.

Walking Piton du Canot from Chamarel

Visorando member
Piton du Canot à partir de Chamarel
↔2.73 km ↗+207 m ↘-205 m ◔1h 20 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Mauritius
A short hike, but with steep slopes, to reach a beautiful summit offering superb 360° panoramic views, including a view of the ocean.

Walking Tamarin Falls

Visorando member
Tamarin Falls
↔1.93 km ↗+115 m ↘-116 m ◔0h 55 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Mauritius
A circular hike in Tamarin to see the seven waterfalls of Tamarin. Nice views of each waterfall as you walk. Very beautiful place.

Walking Le Morne Brabant

Association / Club / Walk leader
Le Morne Brabant
↔6.84 km ↗+524 m ↘-517 m ◔3h 25 ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from Mauritius
Ascending Morne Brabant in Mauritius, the summit cannot be reached, but the point reached offers a 270° view, allowing you to enjoy the surroundings. It is a significant symbol, a place where slaves who had escaped, known as maroons, took refuge. The hike is moderate until you reach the point (4) and becomes very difficult from there.

Walking Ascent of Le Pouce from Mokka

Visorando member
↔3.70 km ↗+402 m ↘-397 m ◔2h 10 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Mauritius
One to one-and-a-half hour climb to reach the foot of Le Pouce on a plateau offering splendid views of both sides of the island. (Almost 360° view) Wear good shoes, as the start of the trail is rocky. In case of rain or after rain, the ground is slippery (second part).

Walking Lion Mountain

Visorando member
↔4.60 km ↗+477 m ↘-473 m ◔2h 40 ▲Very difficult
⚑Departure from Mauritius
Incredible view of the lagoon. Please note that the hike is difficult and poorly marked (especially the section through the sugar cane fields). Much of the hike involves climbing, with rocky surfaces and some very exposed sections. Avoid in rainy weather and if you are afraid of heights. Bring mosquito repellent.

Walking From the Port Louis Racecourse to the summit of Le Pouce

Visorando member
↔14.12 km ↗+834 m ↘-826 m ◔6h 25 ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from Mauritius
We leave the Port Louis racecourse, where the statue of Edward VII and the Malartic Column are located, and head towards the Dauguet recreation area. Here you will find an oratory, a Hindu temple and exercise machines. From here, the trail to the summit of Le Pouce begins. Ninety per cent of the walk is through the woods, with beautiful trees and lush vegetation, but the trail is very stony and there are lots of mosquitoes.

For more walks, use our search engine .

The GPS track and description are the property of this route's author. Please do not copy them without permission.