Black River Peak Summit – View of Le Morne loop from Chamarel VCA, East

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Black River Peak Summit – View of Le Morne loop from Chamarel VCA, East

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Black River Peak Summit – View of Le Morne loop from Chamarel VCA, East

05:47

14.1km

800m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 4.87 km for 3.85 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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7.98 km

View of Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire

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At 828 meters, the Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire is the highest mountain on the island.

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8.51 km

Piton of the Little Black River Summit & Bench 828

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Best when the weather is nice, otherwise the summit is in the clouds. If it is raining or wet, you should wear sturdy shoes. Gloves for the final climb on the rope are also a great advantage. I would advise against larger backpacks, as you have to climb over a larger exposed root just before you reach the summit and you shouldn't lose your balance in the process.

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9.09 km

View of the Three Waterfalls, Black River Gorges National Park

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The view is terrific... just beautiful

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9.74 km

Black River Peak Summit

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Great hike with a sensational view. Only the last piece is a bit more difficult.

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9.74 km

View of Le Morne Brabant and the Underwater Waterfall

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Fantastic views of the west coast.

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9.81 km

View of Le Morne

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A small niche offers this great view

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10.8 km

Steep ascent

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Sometimes it's impassable over roots

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11.6 km

Summit Trail to Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire

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Climbing the highest mountain in Mauritius is of course a must. However, you should make sure that you allow enough time for the path to dry after a rainy period, otherwise you will sink into the mud and morass. The final ascent to the summit is equipped with a few ropes at the edge, which can be put to good use due to the partially slippery surface. Especially on the descent, this part can be a bit difficult, also because of the steepness and exposure.

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14.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.10 km

3.93 km

2.14 km

1.78 km

170 m

Surfaces

6.16 km

5.64 km

2.14 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (800 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Tuesday 22 September

27°C

17°C

16 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

June 4, 2022,Black River Peak – spannende Tour zum höchsten Berg von Mauritius

After diving in the north, now heading south. On the highest mountain in Mauritius. Difficult tour, only if you are in good physical condition. Start early because of the darkness and note the opening hours of the national park.
It was very slippery and muddy when it rained.
But still cool.

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September 27, 2024,Parc National des Gorges de Rivière Noire, Mauritius

Hike Black River National Park.
Aim: loop trail to conquer the island highest peak. Disclaimer: make sure to use the parking lot at gorges View Point and NOT use the offical parakeet trailhead parking!
Hiking downhill the Parakeet Trail, high density of green, a few view spots and a lot of legwork to do ;) down in the Valley crossing …

January 24, 2025,🇲🇺 Parc National des gorges de Rivière Noire - Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire ⛰️💚🏞

🇲🇺 Mauritius - Black River Gorges National Park

☆ Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire ⛰️(828m)

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November 1, 2022,Mauritius: Black River – View on One Eye reef Runde von Grande Case Noyale

A cool, albeit strenuous, hike!

The entrance and the route down is clear. If you turn before the river towards the ascent into the forest, the path is often difficult to see. The red markings help here.

Sturdy shoes and a willingness to climb are necessary. The climb is steep, but there are often small flat stretches to catch your …

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January 2, 2022,Black River – View on One Eye reef Runde von Grande Case Noyale

Very exhausting tour. Good shoes, enough water and surefootedness are essential. The connection was interrupted, so the last section to the start / finish (B-A) is missing. Instead of the indicated 14.3 km, it is 21.8 km !!!!! been. It took us almost 8 hours to do this. The last 4 km only went steeply downhill over scree and / …

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