Climbing Le Morne Brabant

A Unesco World Heritage site, Le Morne Brabant is the magnificent hill that rises suddenly from Mauritius' southwest coast. It served as a residence for a group of people known as the Maroons, who fled slavery and sought safety on this hitherto uninhabited peninsula. According to folklore, the officers were sent to the Maroons' camp to inform them that slavery had been abolished, but when the Maroons learned that they were being approached by a number of officers, they jumped to their deaths rather than be captured once more. Views of most of Mauritius are available from the difficult but exhilarating climb to this tragic mountain, which also features a sobering monument honoring the dead.

The genuine summit is inaccessible by other means since the Le Morne Heritage Trust has prohibited access to it as a natural reserve. The minor summit's route is quite clear and well-traveled. The hike is not too strenuous, although there are a few steep spots where using your hands is advised. It is advised to start early because it is highly exposed to the sun. If rain is expected, it would not be advisable to travel on a few of the steep, rocky areas. A huge cross that faces the ocean may be seen as you climb over the final rock. It serves as a tribute to those who perished on this magnificent mountain and marks the highest point that is easily accessible. On the summit, there isn't much space, so you do need to be careful. It is tough to know where to start looking from here. You can see the breathtaking Le Morne lagoon, which features a patchwork of coral reefs, as well as the peninsula's shimmering white sandy beaches and the well-known optical illusion known as the underwater waterfall.