Ascent of Le Pouce from Mokka

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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).

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 3.70 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 10 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 402 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 397 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 734 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 378 m
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Description of the walk

(S/E) large car park

(1) Three-way junction at the kiosk (on your left when going uphill). Continue on the right-hand path

(2) Intersection of the routes: going uphill, turn right

Plateau: breathtaking view

(3) going downhill, turn left

(S/E) Return to the car park

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 381 m - Car park
  2. 1 : km 0.49 - alt. 437 m - Three-way junction (roof sign)
  3. 2 : km 1.2 - alt. 625 m - Three-way junction facing Le Pouce
  4. 3 : km 2.19 - alt. 664 m - Descent
  5. S/E : km 3.7 - alt. 381 m - Car park

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 2 reviews
Ease of following the route
4 / 5
Route interest
5 / 5
Catgl
Catgl

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 20, 2025
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Walk with a steep incline. The last 100 metres require good walking shoes. Lots of rocks and stones.
Wonderful view at the end.

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Catgl
Catgl

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 20, 2025
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

The walk requires a good pair of walking shoes – highly recommended. Especially for the last 100 metres, which are very steep. Lots of rocks and pebbles.
But a wonderful view at the end.

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