Le Pouce (The Thumb)
Le Pouce
Mountain peak
Le Pouce, the third highest peak in Mauritius, offers a 360-degree panoramic view of the entire island country.

šŸ“œ Le Pouce is the third highest peak in Mauritius, offering panoramic views of the entire island.
šŸ” The peak resembles a thumb, part of the Moka Range, standing at 812 meters elevation.

Why Go

ā›°ļø Panoramic 360-degree views of Mauritius
🚶 Relatively short hike (1.5-2 hours one way)
🌳 Diverse landscapes from sugarcane fields to grassy summits
šŸ“œ Historical significance, visited by Charles Darwin in 1836

Why Avoid

āš ļø Last section is steep and requires hands, not suitable for small children or those with fear of heights
šŸŒ§ļø Can be challenging and slippery in the rain

Tips

ā˜€ļø Start early morning and bring plenty of water
šŸš— Park at Le Pouce Road near St Pierre for the shorter route
🚫 Do not leave valuables in the car

šŸ…æļø Parking

Small parking lot at Le Pouce Road, St Pierre, fits approx. 6 cars.

Last updated 7 days ago

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