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.
