There are some good off-road running options in Port Louis, for those who want to get some hill and trail work in. There are a couple of hill options with easier footing, and some more challenging options.
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Marie Reine and Signal Mountain. 7.8 km out and back, 249m gain. The route starts with a 1.4 km out and back path across from Mgr Leen St., which features good views of the Marie Reine statue. Then, take the paved Signal Mountain Road to the summit of Signal Mountain, where your 3 km, 230m climb will is rewarded with fantastic views! ROUTE MAP
Canal Anglais andPriest’s Peak. Up to 6.4 km, 176m gain. In the eastern part of Port Louis, there’s a nice trail along the Canal Anglais that gets to the Plateau viewpoint. Good views of Priest’s Peak as well. Decent footing. For more hills and challenge, head run/hike the trails to Priest’s Peak. ROUTE MAP
Trail Running Options in La Dauguet. South of the Champs du Mars, there are extensive, challenging trails in La Dauguet Park and the Pouce Valley. Lower down, they’re a bit easier — quite open, with great views of the surrounding Goat Rock, Frog Rock, and Snail Rock. The Dauguet Nature Trail in Tranquebar is a good starting point.
The ‘Rocks’ also make for great hikes/very challenging trail running. There are even more extensive mountains and hiking options just south: Letard Mountain, Mt. Ory, Guiby Mountain, & more.
There are some good off-road running options in Port Louis, for those who want to get some hill and trail work in. There are a couple of hill options with easier footing, and some more challenging options.
Signal Mountain. Creative Commons
Marie Reine and Signal Mountain. 7.8 km out and back, 249m gain. The route starts with a 1.4 km out and back path across from Mgr Leen St., which features good views of the Marie Reine statue. Then, take the paved Signal Mountain Road to the summit of Signal Mountain, where your 3 km, 230m climb will is rewarded with fantastic views! ROUTE MAP
Canal Anglais andPriest’s Peak. Up to 6.4 km, 176m gain. In the eastern part of Port Louis, there’s a nice trail along the Canal Anglais that gets to the Plateau viewpoint. Good views of Priest’s Peak as well. Decent footing. For more hills and challenge, head run/hike the trails to Priest’s Peak. ROUTE MAP
Trail Running Options in La Dauguet. South of the Champs du Mars, there are extensive, challenging trails in La Dauguet Park and the Pouce Valley. Lower down, they’re a bit easier — quite open, with great views of the surrounding Goat Rock, Frog Rock, and Snail Rock. The Dauguet Nature Trail in Tranquebar is a good starting point.
The ‘Rocks’ also make for great hikes/very challenging trail running. There are even more extensive mountains and hiking options just south: Letard Mountain, Mt. Ory, Guiby Mountain, & more.
A 9 km 'runseeing' tour of Mauritius' capital city hits the highlights: waterfront, gardens, Citadelle, a loop around Champ de Mars, and some historic buildings and mosques. It's one of the more 'runnable' longer runs on Mauritius.
Le Morne is a scenic peninsula at the southwestern tip of Mauritius. Run the flat Le Morne trail along the water, or for a challenge, run/hike the trail to Le Morne Cross.
At the southwestern end of Mauritius, there some decent running on the 6 km coastal road between Blue Bay and Mahebourg. It's a quieter road and less trafficked. Flat, with some nice water views. The 0.6 km Esplanade in Mahebourg is the highlight.
A unique running experience! La Vallée de Ferney is a 'tropical agrihood' consisting of lush, green farm valleys and endemic forests. There's a network of scenic trails, ranging from easy to challenging. One of our favorite spots on Mauritius for running.
The Palmar area is a popular visitor spot on Mauritius, for its beach and beautiful water views. Running options include ~1.5 km of firm sand road alongside the beach, or some quiet farm roads Inland from Belle Mar.
There are some decent running options in this popular area at the northern end of Mauritius. Grand Baie Beach and Mont Choisy Beach are 'runnable'. The Coastal Road leading to Mont Choisy Beach is quieter, and there are sections of the B13 Road that have a sidewalk.
Bras d’Eau National Park, located in the northeast of Mauritius, is a good spot for a fairly easy trail run through a forest consisting of mangroves and other endemic trees. The Coq des Bois Trail is a 5 km out and back from the Bras D’eau Visitor’s Centre.
Black River Gorges National Park is a must-see on Mauritius, with rare plants, animals, and birds. It's mainly a hiking and trail running destination, with 60 km of trails. One good, easier option is the Macchabée Trail, which leads to the Macchabée Viewpoint.
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