Hiking Piton De la Petite Riviere Noire Mountain including Lunch & Transfer

Your hiking trip to Piton de la petite Riviere Noire Mountain begin 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.

Arguably one of the ‘must do’ mountain hikes in Mauritius is the mountain climbing hike taking you all the way up to the highest peak of the island at 828 meters (2717 feet) high. Piton de la Petite Riviere Noire is found on the far western side of the Black river Gorges.

Apart from the beautiful beaches that Mauritius can offer, this hike is all about enjoying an unpolluted stroll in the green meadows of our mountainous beauties.

The first part of this trip is underneath a shady trail, surrounded by luxuriant vegetation. The walking trails are as scenic as the hike trail itself. Nestled through some idyllic mountainous farming landscape you will pass though the west of the island through embarking through the savage green of the gorges.

The second part is a little bit more demanding; being sometimes slippery will allow you to discover different viewpoints towards the South, the Morne Brabant lagoon, and the Black River Gorge. Climbing up through the mountain path, you will get sneak previews of the ever-changing scenery down below. You’ll be met with views over the lush green hills and soaring escarpments.

The final climb, short but intense, take you to the summit of « Piton de Petite Riviere Noire », giving you a unique 360 degrees perspective. The peak stands a whopping 828 meters above sea level. The highest point in Mauritius, the Piton de la Petite Riviere Noire, boasts hiking trails with incredible views.

Snacks and water are provided and we do recommend that you wear comfortable sports/hiking shoes and clothes would be highly together with insect repellant and sun cream are highly indorsed.

Keep your camera handy for capturing the breathtaking scenery of the rugged mountain vistas.

About the guide and the spirit of this Hiking trip:

This guided trek up the Piton De La petite Riviere Noire with our experienced guides would introduce you to the unknown paths through the green meadows and up the dense forests up the mountain.

The level commanded is from easy to medium since the first part of the hike is a comfortable walk through shady trail and flourishing vegetation whilst the central part of the hike is more demanding with various smooth slopes and ascents allowing you to have the spendthrift views of the western coast of the island.

All the necessary safety equipment, as well as the briefing, is thoroughly supplied by the professional team of guides.

Region: Mauritius South West

Difficulty: Medium-High

Minimum age requirement: 10 years and above

Duration: The entire trip will take half a day: starting 9:30 A.M until 14:00 P.M

Your hiking trip is expected to end at 14.00 P.M Your driver will take you back to the hotel.