Piton Savanne Trail
Your planning sheet · Black River Gorges · Out and back
Prepared 7 October 2026 at 23:09, Mauritius time. This is a dated reference, not live trail access or offline navigation.
Check the current guide before leaving.
https://hikingmauritius.org/hikes/piton-savanne-trail
Access before everything
National park trail
The route is officially listed, but current park conditions still need checking before travel.
The official route runs from Plaine Paul to Piton Savanne and back. Conditions can still be wet and windy in the highlands.
The described route
Plaine Paul to Piton Savanne and back, the official 6 km Savanne Trail.
- Distance
- 6 km return
- Time on the trail
- Allow 2 to 3 hours
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Guide advice
- Optional
Getting there
The park lists Plaine Paul as the start and return point. Our area pin does not identify a verified vehicle entrance.
A verified parking location has not been recorded.
Confirm the signed route and park notices before leaving. No entrance fee or opening time has been verified here.
This sheet does not provide verified turn-by-turn directions.
What to take
- Closed shoes with grip
- Light rain layer
- Water
- Sun protection
Decisions on the day
- Check park notices before travel.
- Carry a rain layer even on a clear coastal morning.
- Keep children close at viewpoints.
- Turn around before visibility becomes too poor to follow the route.
Evidence and sources
Official distance and easy classification were rechecked on 7 October 2026.
Field verification is not recorded. The start, signage and route geometry still need a named field record.
- Black River Gorges National Park. Checked 7 October 2026.