Le Morne Mountain Sunrise Hike & Climb: Discover UNESCO Heritage and Mauritius' Unique Flora

Embark on an exhilarating sunrise hike and climb to the memorial cross of Le Morne Brabant Mountain in Mauritius. Discover UNESCO heritage, unique flora, and breathtaking views.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Le Morne Brabant - Hiking to the memorial cross summit of Le Morne Brabant.
What's Included
  • Guided hike
  • Photo coverage
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
Additional Information

Located at the far southwestern corner of Mauritius, participants will embark on a hike and climb to the memorial cross of Le Morne Brabant Mountain, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This journey is led by a local, qualified mountaineer dedicated to ensuring safety, comfort, and enjoyment. Witness the first light of dawn, followed by a breathtaking sunrise…

Location
Slave Route Monument
Unnamed Road
Meet your guide outside the Slave Route Monument - follow your guide to the start point of the trail in your car. You are kindly requested to be at the meeting point 30 minutes before the start time. Free transportation - for guests residing in resorts on le Morne peninsula.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Lukas_s
Jan 3, 2026
Kevin was an outstanding... - Kevin was an outstanding guide from start to finish. His top priority was always safety, and he made sure everyone reached the summit feeling secure and confident. He constantly motivated the group, but never pushed anyone beyond their limits, which created a supportive and stress-free atmosphere. Along the way, he shared fascinating insights about the area’s history as well as the local fauna and flora, which made the hike even more engaging. Thanks to Kevin’s professionalism, knowledge, and care for the group, the experience was both safe and truly memorable.
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Igg01
Nov 30, 2025
Amazing experience and a top guide. - Kevin was an amazing guide - very knowledgeable about the mountain and the island. We did the sunrise climb, leaving at 4am in the dark. Kevin had a strong focus on safety and we all felt secure under his help and guidance, with Kevin making it very clear the route we needed to take up some of the more difficult sections. The views at sunrise were amazing and the experience and views from the top are out of this world. We were given time at the top to enjoy the views and take pictures. As we climbed and at the top, Kevin was taking pictures and videos of us which were shared with us at the end. The climb, and this tour specifically are strongly recommended, my wife and I loved the experience which was made more special by Kevin.
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Knobi107
Nov 23, 2025
Very demanding tour.. but safe to handle with guide - We booked this tour with Kevin. A professional guide through and through. In the run-up - as many photos and videos have seen on the Internet - I was not at all comfortable with the idea of climbing over bare, slippery rocks to the summit. But Kevin made us feel very well looked after from the start. He always led us safely up through Stage 2, and down again. We also learned a lot about the history of Mauritius and a lot about nature, land and people from Kevin. Without a guide, I wouldn't do the tour. THANK YOU again Kevin for the exhausting but very impressive tour.
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Dillon_p
Nov 19, 2025
Kevin was exceptional. He... - Kevin was exceptional. He accommodated for us. He made sure that we were with the group but also immersed in the experience and he made safety a priority. We also learned about the history of Mauritius and le morne during the tour. Not to forget the amazing pictures we came home with thanks to Kevin.
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Willg35
Nov 7, 2025
Highly recommend this hike with Kevin - Amazing experience and a must-do if you are in the area. The sunrise from the top was incredible. Kevin was an excellent guide, very knowledgable and an expert in hiking around Mauritius. The hike is challenging but I wouldn’t put people off doing it if you have a good basic level of fitness. Kevin was also great at timing breaks and sensing when the group needed to rest and when we were good to proceed.
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Ferrywind
Oct 30, 2025
Beautiful, challenging hike - We booked a private hike up Le Morne as taking our 13 year old daughter and wanted to feel comfortable to stop if / when necessary without pressure to reach summit by sunrise. In the end we actually set off a couple of hours later than Kevin's usual preferred time (4am) as time difference from travelling made that too early for us and we set off at 6am which means you start in the light and get down before the heat is too crazy. This worked perfectly for us and really appreciated Kevin's flexibility and communication - very easy to whats app him and he also picked us up from our Le Morne hotel. Kevin is a great guide and kept a good pace on the way up. While I may not have thought it at the time (!) when I was exhausted it was important not to stop for too long and keep moving. I actually found the hardest part the long slow incline in stage 1 - the steeper stage 2 kept you busy looking for handholds etc. As others have mentioned it is challenging. Our 13 year old actually found the way up much easier than us (plays sport more regularly whereas we are active but don't regularly work out) but even if you are fit the way down can put pressure on knees / joints as very steep. Kevin knows the best paths / sides of the route to take so following him really does help and on the way down we saw monkeys an geckos and really enjoyed hearing more about the nature of Le Morne. Kevin also took amazing photos on the way, including some brilliant ones on the summit where it looks like from a drone but is in fact him climbing up an extra high bit of the mountain to look down and take pic. He then air drops these to you and some of my favourite pictures of the holiday. Highly recommend - if doing as a group just bear in mind that he will need to keep going and so consider level of fitness. If in doubt can book a private one and take the pressure off a bit.
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Luba0310
Oct 17, 2025
A great but challenging climb - A great experience! Booking was easy and we also asked them to arrange transfers for us which they did, no problem. We did the sunrise hike which is a very early start but worth it. At the start you are in pitch black at the foot of the mountain and the stars are amazing. It is hard, the first section is continous walking uphill and the second section is proper climbing and clambering. I would say dont do this if you are not SURE you are fit enough as it wont be enjoyable. The guide does ensure lots of little stops to make sure back of the group catches up with the front, but if you are at the back there's less stopping time because as soon as everyone catches up, the group needs to move on to ensure you see the sunrise, so there's less rest for them. The views from the top are incredible. Going down is also hard because its so steep and uneven, I found this hard on my knees and i dont have any knee issues or injuries. On the downward stretch the guide gives lots of info about the history of the mountain and Mauritius which was interesting. Really recommend if you like a physical challenge
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Rashi_m
Oct 5, 2025
A Fantastic trek with Kevin - We did the Le Morne early morning trek with Kevin, starting at 4:30 AM and returning by 8:30 AM, and it was unforgettable. As two visitors from abroad, we loved how he combined expert knowledge of the mountain’s culture, flora, and fauna with fascinating insights about Mauritius and its people. He paced the trek perfectly, ensuring we could soak in the stunning views without feeling rushed, while keeping us safe and motivated. Kevin also captured fantastic photos and videos along the way — memories we’ll treasure and share. Warm, experienced, and truly passionate about what he does, Kevin made the climb both safe and special. Highly recommend!
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Kennaandty
Oct 2, 2025
Don't miss this hike!!! - We had a great experience on the hike/climb! Kevin was our guide and he was fantastic. He helped us in hard parts of the climb, took photos for us, took breaks when needed to catch our breath, and also provided so much info about Mauritius/answered all our questions. Le Morne offers stunning views and I would highly recommend this tour.
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Yash_s
Oct 13, 2025
Could not connect with... - Could not connect with the tour or viator operator…neither they followed up whether we reached the location or not…they did not even call whether we are on our way or if we are reaching a little late…we tried to get a refund but they gave us unprofessional reasons for refund. Would not recommend to book via viator or this tour operator
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).