Where to practice an individual sport West Coast

THE hiking specialist in Mauritius, the one who has given the most impetus to this hobby from the outset, is Yan, a lovable Mauritian who is keen to help people get to know his island better through beautiful guided walks with commentary, at different levels. Respecting ecosystems, his team of professional guides offers a wide range of excursions throughout the island, including bird-watching treks for enthusiasts.

Yan also organizes tailor-made trail running sessions and offers kayak trips in Tamarin - river and/or sea to see dolphins.

A Unesco World Heritage site, Morne Mountain is open to all, and has been designed for walking. The climb, which is quite steep at the end, offers the reward of a spectacular panorama from the near summit. From the parking lot, take an easy path for around 1h45, which narrows in its second section and finally becomes steep. At this point, you may have to climb, using the ropes provided. If you're prone to vertigo, the climb ends here! At the top, the 270-degree view is breathtaking. Allow 1h15 for the descent.

This 18-hole golf course bordered by several kilometres of beaches lies at the foot of the Morne mountain: a site! Designed to fit in perfectly with the 150-hectare private peninsula that houses the Paradis Beachcomber hotel estate, this magnificent course covers 5,924 metres and is a pleasant championship course with 5 water hazards and 9 holes lined up along the coast. On site: driving range, putting green, pitching green, club-house, bar, Golf Academy under the guidance of a pro - private lessons for golfers of all levels.

At the foot of the mountain, this superb stud features several stalls, a sand arena and a club house for a dozen horses and ponies. The manager and her team run the center with passion. The services are 5*, reserved for a maximum of 10 riders, always supervised by an instructor and a groom. Lessons are available, but the main attraction is a 30-minute to 2-hour horseback ride on the trails of Le Morne and, above all, on the pristine beach beside the hotels. Swimming in the lagoon with the horses is available on request.

Well-known in Mauritius, this excellent coarse fishing club founded by two enthusiasts is respected and admired by all coarse fishing enthusiasts for its high standards, the professionalism of its crews, and its exceptional fishing (jigging, trolling, casting) - all signs of a well-mastered technique and quality equipment.

The club also offers dolphin and whale-watching sessions, with a scientific approach and respect for mammals. Boat trips can also be customized on request.

A unique way to discover the mythical, Unesco-listed mountain of Le Morne is to climb it with Yan, THE trekking specialist in Mauritius, or with one of the guides in his team. For a long time, only Yanature, a pioneering company, had exclusive rights to the site. Sport and culture in equal measure, with explanations of the flora, fauna and the site itself - a steep, wild mountain with a special ecosystem and a breathtaking view of the lagoon and Mauritius's south and west coasts from the cross 500 metres up.

On a former hunting ground of more than 200 hectares crossed by the Rampart river, it is a championship golf course between sea and mountains, designed by Rodney Wright. Magnificent ancestral trees, rocks, panoramas on the western relief and the ocean at your fingertips: a choice setting graces this 18-hole par 72 of 6,886 meters long, with 5 types of possible tee-offs. On site: driving range, putting green, golf academy with service of a PGA pro, clubhouse with pro shop, bar, locker rooms and a very pleasant restaurant, the Dix-Neuf.

Behind the hotels in Wolmar, more than 5,000 deer and wild boar roam the 700-hectare estate. From June to September, hunting takes place here. The rest of the time, people ride fat bikes: bicycles with oversized tires specifically configured for difficult terrain. This is an opportunity, under the guidance of the guide, to see animals, discover the world of the charcoal makers and the history of the hunted. The ride ends in the shade of a hundred-year-old banyan tree.

Open to all and not necessarily to specialists, spinning fishing is considered even more sporting and physical than big game fishing. It is not practiced offshore, but directly from a small boat anchored to the reef or even standing in the water, balancing on the reef. Wearing large boots, the participants (never more than two at a time) fish with a cast or a fly directly in the drop-off that follows the lagoon. The catches are obviously less imposing than in the open sea (we mainly target jacks weighing from 2 to 40 kg), but they must be mastered and reeled in directly, without any harnessing or assistance.. The fisherman has to fight against the currents, the force of the waves crashing on the coral reef, the weight of the beast fighting for its life... The sea spray slams into your face, the rocks give way under your steps, the sea wraps around your waders, and sometimes even a shark attacks the catch you are trying to hook. In short, it's great sport and certainly a true condensed sensation!

As far as logistics are concerned, Dominique provides a service tailored to the client's expectations and takes care of everything: choosing the site according to the day's tide, the moon, the swell, etc., picking up the fishermen directly from their hotel, providing equipment, accessories, boots, drinks and snacks... All you have to bring is sun cream, Polaroid lenses, a change of clothes and towels.

This is a short but steep hike for good walkers only. Remember to take water! In places, ropes help you up and down. At the start, walk along the left-hand side of the reservoir for about 20 meters, past a low wall and then a wire fence. Once you've passed the fence, walk along it until you come to a sign indicating the "z path". Follow this path to the top, where the 360° panorama of the lagoon and mountains is well worth the effort! Return down the same path.

Created by Anne and Elodie, two adventurous and sporty friends, this local company with well thought-out services offers outings and experiences that are respectful of the environment and off the beaten path: Moris out of the Box. From yoga sessions on the beach or Pilates in the forest to trail immersions, through multi-activity days with the family or cultural discoveries, the offer is vast and adapted to all types of expectations, whether you are looking for an emotional thrill, a challenge or just a good time with friends in an atypical place.

On the program: moderate level canyoning, a superb guided hike to the 7 waterfalls, walks in the south, climbing of several "summits" (from the moderate Le Morne to the very technical Pieter Both with climbing on the last section), via Ferrata on the pan of Mamzelle Zabeth in the west, paddle boarding at sunset on the Tamarin River, dugout canoeing in the Mahébourg lagoon in the south-east, swimming with horses at La Preneuse, etc. In short, a lot of what the island has to offer in terms of relaxing and/or sporting activities

In the best of: kayak trips as early as 6am in the morning in the Tamarin lagoon to see the sun rise over the ocean and hope to meet the dolphins in a gentle way, far from the noisy ballet of boats of all kinds. A 2h30 trip with a walk on the Tamarin River and a Mauritian breakfast served directly in the kayak!