Half Day Hiking Trip at Le Pouce Mountain or Ile d’Ambre

Half Day Hiking Trip at Le Pouce Mountain or Ile d'Ambre- Activity Inclusions:

• Choice of 2 hiking trips: Climb up to the summit of Le Pouce mountain or Hike Ile d'Ambre
• Snacks (Cereal bar or cookies) and Mineral Water offered
• Professional guides all along
• Hiking Equipment

Everyday

09h00 to 12h30

3h 30 min

• Hiking at Le Pouce - Eureka parking
• Hiking at Ile d'Ambre - Bain de Rosnay

Until 30/10/2021

Booking the Half Day Hiking Trip at Le Pouce Mountain or Ile d'Ambre:

Reservation:

• You are kindly requested to call us on 269-1500 to confirm availability before proceeding with the booking.
• You are advised to arrive 15 minutes before your activity time.
• If you arrive later than 15 minutes of the activity starting time, the activity will commence without you and no refunds will be given (100% cancellation fee applied).
• Mauritian ID card or Resident permit must be shown upon arrival.

Restrictions:

• This activity should not be performed under the influence of alcohol or any kind of drugs
• Please don’t bring with you jewels, watches, alcohol and cigarettes.
• This activity is still carried out under rain or unpleasant weather conditions unless the safety of the participants is compromised. The service provider will determine if weather conditions are suitable and if the activity needs to be rescheduled.

As per Deals.mu

Half Day Hiking Trip at Le Pouce Mountain or Ile d'Ambre - Activity Overview:

If you are an adventure-seeker and a nature lover, then this package is for you. Deals.mu brings you an amazing special discounted hiking package with 2 different locations: Le Pouce Mountain and Ile d'Ambre.

Experience a fun and slightly challenging climb to the top of Le Pouce Mountain, the third highest mountain in Mauritius. Or choose to explore the rich flora and fauna of Ile d'Ambre with a hiking trip of 5 km.

Half Day Hiking Trip at Le Pouce Mountain or Ile d'Ambre - What to Expect:

Half day Hiking Trip at Le Pouce Mountain

• Your journey will begin at Eureka parking where you will meet your guides and leave your car in a secure parking area. After a short briefing, you will be guided all the way to the foot of the mountain before beginning your ascent to the top.
• The first part of the mountain is perfectly built to warm up your muscles, starting off with a slope of which the gradient increases as you progress into the climb before changing into a rocky path of ascending twists and turns.
• Once you reach the or half way point it's almost as if you are back on the ground with an almost flat plateau with some hills and ditches before you reach the final part of the climb.
• The final part of the climb is a steep climb to the summit. Once you reach the top, be sure to touch the rock which is the absolute highest point of the mountain!
• From the peak you will have an amazing 360 degree view of Mauritius. The sight of the northern part of the island is splendid, with a beautiful view of the northern small islands of Mauritius- Flat Island, Round Island and Snake Island. You will also get to look down onto the capital and to the west part of the island.

Half Day Hiking Trip at Ile d'Ambre

• You will set off after a short crossing in a traditional pirogue (300 mts)
• Once at the jetty of Bois Noir, you will take a stroll along the foot paths that will take you along the exotic and newly planted endemic trees.
• There is a network of trails covering this 140 hectare island. The guides will explain to you the ongoing conservation work. The ruins date back to 1750 and you will get to learn about its history and will get to discover a few interesting features this mysterious island has to offer.

Health restrictions: Participants must be physically and mentally fit to be able to perform this activity.

Minimum Age: 10 years old for Hiking at Le Pouce and 5 years old for Hiking at Ile d'Ambre

Difficulty level: Moderate

• Long trousers and long-sleeved tops are recommended
• Suitable footwear (sports shoes or trainers only)
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses as eye protection
• Mosquito repellent
• A spare set of clothes

• It is strongly advised to have a big healthy breakfast on the day of your trip.
• Avoid eating oily or processed snacks during your hike.
• Be sure to drink a lot of water to keep yourself hydrated
• Be sure to use necessary straps or braces in case of weak joints, ligaments or previous injuries.
• Keep your camera handy for capturing the breathtaking scenery of the rugged mountain vistas.