La Tourelle, Tamarin
Tamarin · Black River
DurationFrom 2 to 3 hours
La Tourelle rises behind the town of Tamarin, in the west of Mauritius, in the Rivière Noire district. Its summit stands at 563 metres, and the route is three and a half kilometres long. The hike is demanding and little frequented.
At a glance
- Sports and activities
- 3.5 km hike to the 563-metre summit, route waymarked X or Z, roped passages
What sets it apart
The climb follows the X or Z marks painted along the route, and ropes guide the scramble. Demanding and off the beaten track, it is best done with a guide. The summit is at 563 metres.
Highlights
- A summit at 563 metres, for a 3.5-kilometre route
- A route waymarked with X or Z marks
- Ropes in place to guide the scramble
- A demanding hike, off the beaten track
- Views over the west of the island, above Tamarin
Good to know
- Take a guide, and not as a formality: the hike is demanding, off the beaten track, with ropes to guide the scramble.
- Permission may be needed to cross the private land: ask locally before setting off.
- Allow two to three hours, sometimes three to four: plan for the longer time.
- Follow the X or Z marks.
Getting there
The route crosses private land, for which permission may be required.
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