Trekking
Mauritius is promoted primarily as a beach destination, few people are aware of the attraction of walking, trekking or hiking around the island's interior. Only a handful of travellers choose to incorporate trekking in their holiday. Tour operators may be able to offer some advice or recommend somebody who knows about trekking opportunities on the island. Mauritius Mountains are better suited to hikers and trekkers than to climbers. There are 27 routes and landmarks include Le Pouce (the thumb), Deux Mamelles (two breasts or udders), Pieter Both (the peak with an egg-shaped boulder balancing precariously on top), Lion Mountain, le Morne Brabant and Snail Rock Marsh. The most dramatic and spectacular regions of Mauritius lie in the western half of the island. A trek up to le Piton Grand Bassin is a must on the itinerary of visitors, and the Piton, which is simply a high point on the rim of the crater in which the Bassin lies will take only a few minutes of easy scrambling to reach.
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Curepipe - Trekking in Mauritius
Curepipe is the best base for trekkers and for stocking up before your walk. Due to the lack of public transport over mountain roads in the island's southwestern corner, access to most trailheadsLion Mountain in Mauritius
Overlooking Vieux Grand Port is Lion Mountain so named because it resembles a crouching lion. There are two routes up - one via the road opposite the church in the town through the cemetery; and theTrekking Routes-Le Petrin to Tamarind Falls
This trip begins as for the trek from Le Petrin to Grande Riviere Noire. Follow the forestry road for just over 2km. Take the right fork and continue for another 500m or so to second fork in the roadMauritius Island On-Line, US-based Mauritius portal
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Le Pouce
Le Pouce, the prominent thumb-shaped peak which towers over Port Louis and Moka, is an easy climb and makes a great introduction to walking in Mauritius. To reach the trailhead from Port Louis,Rodrigues Island in Mauritius
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With its white sandy beach, turquoise lagoon and breathtaking view of the Black River Range mountains and Le Morne Brabant, La Mariposa offers a heavenly atmosphere as a get away holiday break.