Le Pouce Mountain Hiking
An easy hike to a summit above Port Louis.
| 📍 Meeting point | Confirmed after booking |
| 🕗 Meeting time | Confirmed after booking |
| ⏳ Duration | 3 hours |
| ⛰️ Type | Half-day mountain hike, sharing basis |
| 📏 Height | 812 m (2,664 ft) |
| 🥾 Difficulty | Easy |
| ✅ Included | Snacks, fruit and juice |
Hike Le Pouce, "The Thumb"
Enjoy a hike up Le Pouce, the third highest mountain in Mauritius, at 812 metres. It takes its name, "The Thumb", from its thumb-shaped peak.
At the summit, you are rewarded with wonderful views of the capital, Port Louis, and of the central region of the island. Snacks, fruit and juice are included, and the whole half-day hike takes about 3 hours.
Good to know
A famous visitor: Charles Darwin climbed Le Pouce on 2 May 1836, during the Beagle's stopover in Mauritius.
An ancient range: Le Pouce belongs to the Moka Range, formed about ten million years ago by volcanic eruptions.
A neighbour with a balancing rock: from the summit you can see Pieter Both, the second highest peak, famous for the rock balanced on its top.
A protected mountain: the Le Pouce Mountain Nature Reserve was created in 1951 to protect the mountain's native plants.
Why guests choose this hike
✔ An easy hike, ideal for a first summit in Mauritius
✔ Wonderful views of Port Louis and the central region of the island
✔ Snacks, fruit and juice included, in about 3 hours
Your hike at a glance
Meeting point › The trail › The summit › The trail › Meeting point
First: the trail
Set off up the mountain on an easy hike.
The summit
Reach the thumb-shaped peak and take in the views of Port Louis and the central region.
Last: back down
Head back down, refuelled with snacks, fruit and juice.
What's included
✔ Half-day mountain hike, on a sharing basis
✔ Snacks and fruit
✔ Juice
Getting there
We confirm the meeting point and the meeting time with you after your booking. Transport is not included in the excursion price, but you can add a private return transfer from your accommodation in the Extras section when you book:
| Comfort 6-Seater | Up to 6 guests (1 to 4 recommended for comfort) |
| Private Minibus | 1 to 10 guests |
| Private Coaster | 1 to 20 guests |
What to bring
✔ Outdoor outfit
✔ Hiking shoes
✔ Water
✔ Towel
✔ Cap or hat
✔ Sunscreen
Ready to climb Le Pouce? Choose your date, add a private transfer if you like, and book early to secure your place. We take care of the rest.







