Key facts
Before you go.
- Starting point
- Le Morne peninsula, at Mauritius’s extreme south-westLe Morne Brabant (Wikipedia)
- GPS coordinates
- -20.45194, 57.32833Le Morne Brabant (Wikipedia)
- Fitness level
- Somewhat challenging: a 3.5 km trail, 3 to 4 hoursLe Morne Brabant (Wikivoyage)
Good to know
Three things to remember.
The hike can be done independently or with a guide.
Le Morne Brabant (Wikivoyage)The hike is probably not safe in the rain.
Le Morne Brabant (Wikivoyage)At the foot of the mountain, a monument recalls the history of slavery.
Le Morne Brabant (Wikipedia)
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Sources · 2 pages consulted, with the exact sentence used
- Le Morne Brabant (Wikipedia)
Le Morne Brabant […] is a peninsula at the extreme southwestern tip of the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius. On it is a basaltic monolith of the same name 556 metres (1,824 ft) high. […] UNESCO added Morne Brabant Mountain to the World Heritage List in 2008. […] The peninsula is steeped in cultural myth and legend in the early 19th century as a suggested refuge for Maroons and people who escaped slavery. […] The monument includes an inscription […] Le Morne highlights the historical significance of slavery. (coordinates -20.45194, 57.32833)
- Le Morne Brabant (Wikivoyage)
You can hike Le Morne either independently or with a guide. The trail to the top is 3.5 kilometres (2.2 mi) and takes about 3-4 hours. The hike is somewhat challenging. It's probably not safe to do the hike in the rain.
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