If you have only one day to spare for a hike in Mauritius, Le Morne Brabant is an excellent choice! Leading to one of the best viewpoints in Mauritius, hiking Le Morne Brabant is the quintessential hike
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The Le Morne trail entrance with the parking area is the beginning point. Here are a few tips before you start your hike. If anyone tells you that you can’t hike up Le Morne, or you need to pay money for crossing their land to the mountain, or you need a guide, these are all untrue and just carry on with your hike. The fact is that the Le Morne Brabant hike is well signposted and popular so there are nearly always other hikers around.

The first half of the hike is relatively easy with only a slight incline but once you reach the first plateau, the trail becomes more challenging. This hike does require some degree of fitness and experience—it’s quite a bit more challenging than you may think by just looking at it. If you do venture up there, be sure to
take your camera with you as the views are magnificent.

Finally, all your efforts will be rewarded with spectacular panoramic views over the mountains and the underwater waterfall.

Distance: 7 km round trip
Height: 556 meters
Difficulty: Moderate
Total duration: 3 to 5 hours