Hiking Le Pouce

Hiking Le Pouce

Duration
4 hours
Grade
Moderate
Group size
2–12 people
Guided in
English, French, Creole
Ages
12 and over

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Description

Le Pouce (The Thumb) is the third highest peak in Mauritius at 812 metres. It is named for the thumb-shaped basalt peak that stands out on the island's skyline.

From the top you can see all the way round: Port Louis, the northern plains and the Moka mountain range.

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Highlights

  • Standing as the third-highest peak in Mauritius at 812 meters, Le Pouce (The Thumb) earns its name from its distinctive thumb-like basalt peak that cuts into the island's skyline. This iconic trek offers one of the most rewarding effort-to-view ratios on the island, serving up a panoramic 360-degree vista of Port Louis, the northern plains, and the surrounding Moka mountain range.

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Fitness and health

A moderately challenging hike. The last stretch is steeper and rocky, with some scrambling near the top.

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Le Pouce Hiking

Trips start at 08:45.

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Le Pouce Hiking
Le Pouce Hiking

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