Mauritius: A Practical Introduction to the Island
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Le Morne Brabant
A UNESCO-listed cultural landscape in southwest Mauritius, shaped by the history of maroon resistance. As of 17 September 2026, only the lower trail section is open; the upper section remains closed.
Place details
- Physical address
- Le Morne Brabant Mountain visitor trail, official trailhead, Le Morne, Mauritius
- Map
- Open map
- Price level
- Free to visit
Contact:
Le Morne Heritage Trust Fund
+230 451 5759
https://lemorneheritage.govmu.org/lmh/
Date of publication: 25.09.2026 11:20
UNESCO inscribed Le Morne Cultural Landscape in 2008. The mountain sheltered maroons escaping slavery in the 18th and early 19th centuries. UNESCO.
Trail status, 17 September 2026: Section 1 reopened; Section 2 to the summit remains closed for safety until further notice. Stay in the open area and follow staff. Status update.
Section 1: 2.53 km to Viewpoint 2. Visitor hours: 07:00–16:00; latest start 14:30. Confirm conditions at the trailhead. Le Morne Heritage Trust Fund.
Price: An independent trail guide lists access as free. Guided hikes cost extra: Mauritius Hikes from €45; Explorers Mauritius: MUR 3,500 adult, MUR 2,800 ages 13–17. Operator prices, not entry fees; confirm availability while Section 2 is closed.
Photo: Le Morne Brabant by LisanneD, Wikimedia Commons; resized. CC BY-SA 4.0.
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