Volcanic crater
Trou aux Cerfs
Curepipe · Plaines Wilhems
AI-generated imageTrou aux Cerfs is a dormant volcano, close to the town of Curepipe. It is believed to have erupted only once, around 700,000 years ago. Its crater opens 605 metres above the sea; a small lake lies at its centre, and the forest around it mixes indigenous plants and pines.
What sets it apart
People come here to walk and to look far. From the viewpoint, the eye takes in Rempart mountain, Trois Mamelles and the Moka range.
Highlights
- A crater 605 metres above sea level
- The small lake at the bottom of the crater
- Views of Rempart mountain, Trois Mamelles and the Moka range
Getting there
In Curepipe, in the centre of the island. The Metro Express links Port Louis with Curepipe.
Where to stay
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