Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire from Chamarel

Ascend to the highest point on the island of Mauritius. Very pretty 360° viewpoint over the lagoon and Le Morne.

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Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.44 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 35 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 1,745 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 1,736 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 2,635 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 991 ft

Description of the walk

Park in the car park just off the three-way junction near Le Chamarel restaurant.

Go up the road towards the restaurant entrance and take the first path on the right. Climb to the top, where you will find a Mauritian flag. There are a few technical sections with ropes.

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 991 ft - Car park - three-way junction
  2. 1 : mi 2.22 - alt. 2,618 ft - Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire (828 m)
  3. S/E : mi 4.44 - alt. 991 ft - Car park - three-way junction

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