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Le Morne

South-west

Restricted

Section 2 and summit access closed. Figures describe the full route to the metal cross.

Henrietta

Status unconfirmed

Prepared 20 October 2026 at 19:00, Mauritius time. Printed comparisons are dated references. Check each live guide before leaving.

Le Morne	Tamarind Falls
Typical time
3.5 to 4.5 hours	About 3 hours
Distance
About 6.6 km return to the metal cross	Route varies. A common guided route is about 3 km
Overall difficulty
Challenging	Challenging
Physical effort
Sustained climb	Steep gorge movement
Technical ground
Hands-on upper section	Wet, hands-on terrain
Guide advice
Recommended	Access confirmation and local guidance needed
Family fit
Better for active older children who are comfortable with steep ground and height	Not a casual family walk. The common guided route is generally aimed at children aged 10 and over who are fit and confident on steep ground
Access
Restricted Section 2 and summit access closed Section 1 is open. Section 2 is closed until further notice because of rockfall danger. Access to the summit is prohibited, including with a guide. Stay within Section 1 and follow instructions at the entrance.	Status unconfirmed Access needs land-manager confirmation An official Forestry Service notice prohibits public access to Le Cabinet, identified as Tamarind Falls. Other outings may use different parcels or permissions, but a map pin or commercial route does not prove self-guided access.

Le Morne	Tamarind Falls
Navigation
Clear	Unmarked
Exposure
High	Some
Water risk
Weather dependent	High
Access complexity
Hours and Section 2 conditions	Exact permission must be confirmed
High point
492 m official trail end	Canyon route
Route format
Out and back	Variable route

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