Top 8 Mountain Hikes in Mauritius

1.Le Morne Mountain Guided Sunrise Hike and Climb

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 839 reviews · 4 hours · from $75Our pick

Meet before dawn at Le Morne Public Beach and follow a certified climber up Le Morne Brabant. You’ll hike through forest, scramble over four rocky sections, learn about Mauritian history, and reach the 470-meter summit for sunrise. Guides may include Kevin, Eric, Ravi, Matt, or Gael.

“Absolutely AMAZING!! Our guide Kevin was fantastic. Excellent communication prior to the trip and he was amazing on the day. We were a family of 6 ranging from age 28-60. Made us feel so safe & gave us so much information on the beautiful island. Would 100% recommend to anyone coming to Mauritius. A challenging hike but so so worth it!!”

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2.Le Morne Mountain UNESCO Eco Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 483 reviews · 4 hours · from $82Top rated

Climb Le Morne Brabant with experienced guide Bryn James on an early-start, four-hour hike that mixes forest paths, scrambling, and four climbing sections. Expect wildlife, island history, safety coaching, professional photos, and huge lagoon views from the 465-meter summit.

“Amazing experience with excellent guide who has a passion for his job, takes nothing for granted. Well educated and knowledgeable. Made it perfect hike, climb.”

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3.Le Morne Brabant: UNESCO Mountain Hike & Local Guides

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 259 reviews · from $59Best value

Follow the Le Morne Slave Route with certified local guides from Le Morne village. The trail begins gently, then turns into steep, rocky climbing before the summit. Guides such as Christopher, Gino, Allen, and Gaël share local history, plants, and safe climbing advice.

“Absolutely fantastic. A little challenging in places but with guides totally manageable. Our guides were very entertaining throughout. Highly recommend!”

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4.Le Morne Mountain Sunrise Hike & Climb

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 142 reviews · from $69

Join Kevin or Eric for a small-group climb up Le Morne Brabant, a UNESCO World Heritage Site on Mauritius’s southwest tip. Expect steep hiking, hands-on scrambling, a memorial cross, sunrise views, island nature, snacks, and photo coverage. No rock-climbing background is required.

“Okay let me first say that I have been climbing and hiking for a few years. My last place was in Indonesia on Mt Batur for a sunrise hike and it was awesome but this tour was breathtaking. The climb was very early with a guide by the name of KeRead more”

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5.Le Morne Mountain Guided Sunrise Hike and Climb

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 72 reviews · 4 hours · from $75

Meet Kevin, Eric, Gaël, or another certified guide before dawn at the Slave Route Monument. You’ll hike through forest, learn about Mauritius, scramble over four rocky sections, stop for snacks, and reach Le Morne’s 470-meter summit for broad sea and mountain views.

“Eric was the perfect guide. We felt very safe with him and it was a a magnificent experience. Just to mention I would not go without a guide for the first time because there is quite a big part that involves climbing so just get a guide it is better!”

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6.Le Morne Mountain: Guided Hike With Our Professional Local Guides

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $69

Join local guides including Alain and Benzo for a 3 to 5-hour hike up Le Morne Brabant. Expect an easy-to-moderate walk, one steep scramble, striking Indian Ocean views, and stories tied to Mauritius’s history. Pickup is offered only in La Gaulette and Le Morne.

“Fantastic tour guides who helped us reaching the top even at points we found the climb to be very difficult. They provided good information during the hike & clicked pictures for us at the top. The views from the top are stunning.”

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7.Chamarel: Sunset Mountain Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9 reviews · 3 hours · from $69

Hike Chamarel Mountain with a live English or French guide, usually Kevin, and reach the summit for sunset or sunrise. Expect a three-hour outing covering island culture, geology, flora, and fauna, with a cereal bar and headlamp included. Bring water, hiking shoes, sunscreen, and insect repellent.

“Kévin est un guide expérimenté et fantastique, capable de trouver les mots nécessaires pour vous pousser à dépasser vos propres limites. La randonnée qu’il propose promet une expérience unique vous émerveillant avec ses paysages à couper le souffle. Je ne peux que vous recommander cette opportunité sans pareille!!!! N’hésitez pas!”

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8.Guided Hike to the Summit of Le Morne Brabant (UNESCO)

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9 reviews · from $59

Join Le Morne residents on a guided ascent of UNESCO-listed Le Morne Brabant. You’ll follow forested paths, tackle moderate rocky climbs with help from a certified guide such as Luke, and reach sweeping lagoon views. The first section is easy; the summit route needs fitness and a head for heights.

“Beautiful viewpoints, but not really a hike. Due to an accident, only the first half of Le Morne was open, so we couldn't reach the top. The first part is nothing more than a mountain walk, which can easily be done without a guide.”

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