Your hiking trip to Le Pouce Mountain begins with a hotel pick-up anywhere in Mauritius. You will meet & be greeted by our certified guide & after boarding to your comfortable vehicle, then set off for your first stop.Having the Capital City of Port Louis on one side and St. Pierre at the other, Le Pouce Mountain is the third highest in Mauritius with its peak at 812 meters. This mountain was once the Mountain of Immortals, named after a plant still found on the mountain to this day.
Le Pouce Mountain will offer you a splendid panorama of Coin de Mire, the capital city, and other sites on the island. During your hike to the summit you can explore the flora-covered mountain, and discover exotic plants as well as some rare and unique endemic species.
Part of the Moka Mountain Ranges, the longest of the Island, Le Pouce is nestled between Montagne des Signaux and Pieter Both mountain- the second highest peak at 820 meters. Named for its shape similar to a thumbs-up, the mountain is home to endemic plants in which botany enthusiasts will find the rare Bois Dentelle - Elaeocarpus bojeri, or a Cylindrocline commersonii that are not found anywhere else in the world except in the vicinity of the mountain.Le Pouce is known for its hiking, regarded as easy apart from its steep climb to the summit. The beginning of the climb is very shady with dense forest but higher up you’ll get to a more open track with very few trees and beautiful views.
When you reach the first plateau you can choose to continue on the left and down to Port Louis or the right towards the top of the mountain.
Higher up you will find a second plateau, an esplanade, where you can relax and enjoy the view before continuing to the top. The final ascent is steeper and requires some dexterity and fitness.About the guide and the spirit of the trip
All hiking excursions and treks will be under the experienced and professional guidance of one of the top guides in Mauritius, while sharing his local knowledge, passion for sports and love of nature.
Each trip is carried out with a total respect towards nature and while making it a top priority to stress the importance of its preservation. The trip will take you around some of the most beautiful places in Mauritius and you will get to learn more about the fauna and flora and what’s being done towards its preservation, making this a unique and enriching experience.
Region: North
Difficulty: Easy
Minimum age requirement: 10 years and above
Duration: 8:00 am - 14:00 pm
After a long day at exploring, your Hiking Trip ends with return transport to your hotel.
