Le Pouce Mountain Hiking Trip

Hiking Trip at Le Pouce Mountain - Activity Inclusions:

• A climb up to the summit of Le Pouce mountain
• Great views of the Capital and Northern Islets
• Snacks (Cereal bar or cookies) and Mineral Water offered
• Professional guides all along
• Hiking Equipment

Everyday

9h30 to 12h00

2h 30 min

Helvetia Shopping Center

Until 31/10/2020

Booking The Le Pouce Mountain Hiking Trip:

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.
• 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.

As per Deals.mu

Hiking Trip at Le Pouce Mountain - Activity Overview:

Experience a fun and slightly challenging climb to the top of Le Pouce Mountain with Deals.mu.

Le Pouce - This mountain is the third highest in Mauritius, peaking at 812m, is located in the North West of the island between the Pieter Both and the Signal mountain. Le Pouce is known as ‘The Thumb’ peak. The first person to climb Le Pouce is accredited as Charles Darwin.

Hiking Trip at Le Pouce Mountain - What to Expect:

Your journey will begin at Helvetia Shopping Center (Les Allées) 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.

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

Minimum Age: 10 years old and above (must be accompanied by at least one parent)

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.