Black River Peak
Black River Gorges
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Machabée Loop
Black River Gorges
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Piton Savanne
Black River Gorges
At a glance
Prepared 20 October 2026 at 18:17, Mauritius time. Printed comparisons are dated references. Check each live guide before leaving.
| Black River Peak | Machabée Loop | Piton Savanne |
|---|---|---|
| Typical time | ||
| Allow 3 to 4.5 hours | Allow 4 to 5.5 hours | Allow 2 to 3 hours |
| Distance | ||
| 9 km return | 14 km return | 6 km return |
| Overall difficulty | ||
| Moderate | Moderate | Easy |
| Physical effort | ||
| Long, steady outing | Long forest day | Shorter steady walk |
| Technical ground | ||
| Roots and mud | Uneven forest trail | Walking trail |
| Guide advice | ||
| Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Family fit | ||
| Suitable for active families who are comfortable with mud, roots and a sustained walk | Best for older children and regular walkers who can sustain a longer forest day | One of the better choices for active families who want a real trail without technical terrain |
| Access | ||
| Status unconfirmed National park trail The route is officially listed, but a current listing does not confirm today's opening status. | Status unconfirmed National park trail The route is officially listed, but current park conditions still need checking before travel. | Status unconfirmed National park trail The route is officially listed, but current park conditions still need checking before travel. |
| Black River Peak | Machabée Loop | Piton Savanne |
|---|---|---|
| Navigation | ||
| Mixed | Mixed | Mixed |
| Exposure | ||
| Some | Low | Low |
| Water risk | ||
| Weather dependent | Weather dependent | Weather dependent |
| Access complexity | ||
| Park notice check needed | Park notice check needed | Park notice check needed |
| High point | ||
| 828 m | Upland forest | Highland viewpoint |
| Route format | ||
| Out and back | Loop | Out and back |
Read guide Black River Peakhttps://hikingmauritius.org/hikes/black-river-peak-trail
Read guide Machabée Loophttps://hikingmauritius.org/hikes/machabee-forest-loop
Read guide Piton Savannehttps://hikingmauritius.org/hikes/piton-savanne-trail