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Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve⛰️

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Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve⛰️

Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve⛰️

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Please check local regulations for: Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve

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    1. Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve⛰️ loop from Franschhoek

    19.4km

    03:52

    1,340m

    1,340m

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    2. Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve⛰️ loop from Franschhoek

    3.32km

    00:39

    250m

    250m

    Expert run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    August 30, 2022

    The Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve is open all year round and only an hour’s drive from Cape Town, the Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve (part of the UNESCO-declared Cape Winelands Biosphere Reserve) has several hiking routes of varying difficulty. Situated in the Franschhoek Mountains, MRNR offers spectacular views of the Franschhoek Valley, diverse plant life and over 30km of safe, well-maintained hiking trails (ranging from one-hour walks to day hikes).

    See: montrochellehiking.co.za/trails

      August 30, 2022

      1) Buy your permits online ( I find this best method, and an annual permit is available too), or from the ranger at the entrance gate office (open from 08h00 sometimes). No cash is accepted here.

      The gate is open 24 hours a day, so if you're an early riser (like me) you do have access to the trails, and just need to pay the ranger on your way out of the gate.

      2) Take lots of water (and electrolytes), specially in summer.

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