Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire

Black River

DurationFrom 1 hr 30 to 2 hr 30

The Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire, also called Black River Peak, is the highest point in Mauritius: 828 metres above sea level, in Black River Gorges National Park. The route is five to six kilometres long and takes an hour and a half to two and a half hours.

At a glance

Sports and activities: 5 to 6 km hike to the island’s highest point, at 828 metres

What sets it apart

The summit, the island’s highest at 828 metres, opens onto a vast panorama. The final stretch, near the top, is the demanding part of the route. Once up there, clouds may hide the view.

Highlights

The highest point in Mauritius, 828 metres
A route of 5 to 6 kilometres
In Black River Gorges National Park
A summit also called Black River Peak

Good to know

The final stretch, near the top, is demanding.
Clouds may hide the view from the summit.
Ask the Pétrin visitor centre for the route, on +230 464 4053.

Getting there

The summit lies in Black River Gorges National Park, whose Pétrin visitor centre answers on +230 464 4053.

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