Le Pouce
Moka Range
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Pieter Both
Moka Range
At a glance
Prepared 20 October 2026 at 19:03, Mauritius time. Printed comparisons are dated references. Check each live guide before leaving.
| Le Pouce | Pieter Both |
|---|---|
| Typical time | |
| 3 to 4 hours | About 4 hours on the cited itinerary |
| Distance | |
| About 4 km return | 3.3 km on the cited guided itinerary |
| Overall difficulty | |
| Moderate | Technical |
| Physical effort | |
| Short, steep climb | Sustained ascent |
| Technical ground | |
| Steep summit path | Protected climbing sections |
| Guide advice | |
| Optional | Essential for the summit |
| Family fit | |
| Possible for active families, but the short final summit section is steep and may not suit every child | Not a family hiking recommendation |
| Access | |
| Status unconfirmed Current approach needs a field audit No current land-manager confirmation has been verified for the approach used in this guide. | Status unconfirmed Unmanaged mountain approach No current land-manager confirmation has been verified for the approach used in this guide. |
| Le Pouce | Pieter Both |
|---|---|
| Navigation | |
| Mixed | Technical |
| Exposure | |
| Some | Technical |
| Water risk | |
| Weather dependent | Weather dependent |
| Access complexity | |
| Approach needs confirmation | Specialist confirmation needed |
| High point | |
| 812 m | 820 m |
| Route format | |
| Out and back | Out and back with climbing sections |
Read guide Le Poucehttps://hikingmauritius.org/hikes/le-pouce
Read guide Pieter Bothhttps://hikingmauritius.org/hikes/pieter-both