Climb Le Pouce For A Spectacular 360-degree View Of Port Louis

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The capital of Mauritius, Port Louis, is the nation’s greatest city and central port. It was founded around 1735 by the French and to this day has grown to be one of the most stunning cities around. Filled with a wealth of character and a slightly blemished elegance, Port Louis is set perfectly within an amphitheatre of surrounding mountains, one of which is named Le Pouce.

Exhilarate yourself by climbing the mountain Le Pouce, also known as ‘the thumb’, the most famous sightseeing peak in Mauritius and take in the awe-inspiring and unique 360-degree views of Port Louis and the surrounding vicinity. There are remarkable places in the world where your own pair of feet can take you; Le Pouce in Mauritius is surely one of these fruitful breath-taking travel destinations. Spend a day venturing out into the green with a highly experienced guide, and breathe in the mountain air and naturally refreshing pristine forest.

Le Pouce stands at 812m and makes for an easy and relaxed 2-hour climb when embarking from Petit Verger, a village near St Pierre, from there it takes a further 2 hours to walk to Port Louis. The hike up the mountain of Le Pouce can be done whilst accompanied by one of several tour guides, which offer a range of different hikes with varying degrees of difficulty to suit your capabilities. When embarking upon this once-in-a-lifetime journey be sure to bring a camera along, as unforgettable picture-perfect sights await you.