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Black River (Rivière Noire) – Macchabée Viewpoint loop from Chamarel VCA, East

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Black River (Rivière Noire) – Macchabée Viewpoint loop from Chamarel VCA, East

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Black River (Rivière Noire) – Macchabée Viewpoint loop from Chamarel VCA, East

05:25

16.5km

700m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Parc national des gorges de Rivière Noire

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Parking

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4.32 km

Black River (Rivière Noire)

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Gorgeous mostly untouched nature.
With a little luck you can watch fruit bats

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5.16 km

View of the Sea from Black River Gorges National Park

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5.49 km

Remousse Viewpoint

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After moderate climb you will be rewarded with great views.
Enough water to take on the tour.

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7.41 km

View of Le Morne Brabant from Macchabée Kiosk

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Magnificent view of the Mauritian landscape

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7.42 km

Macchabée Viewpoint

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Formerly Macchabée Viewpoint and therefore more accurate. Kiosk here just means shelter!

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7.81 km

Bench With View of Black River Gorges National Park

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9.93 km

View of the gorges from the Machabée Trail

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10.6 km

Black River Gorges National Park Viewpoint

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16.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.2 km

5.00 km

342 m

Surfaces

10.9 km

3.13 km

2.15 km

342 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 3 June

28°C

19°C

68 %

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Black River (Rivière Noire) – Macchabée Viewpoint loop from Chamarel VCA, East

Black River (Rivière Noire)

View of the Sea from Black River Gorges National Park

Remousse Viewpoint

View of Le Morne Brabant from Macchabée Kiosk

Macchabée Viewpoint

Bench With View of Black River Gorges National Park

View of the gorges from the Machabée Trail

Black River Gorges National Park Viewpoint

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