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Designed by German champion and golf architect Bernhard Langer, this magnificent 18-hole is considered one of the most beautiful in the world. From the outset, one is seduced by the exceptional location of the course surrounded by a turquoise lagoon and white sandy beaches. Par 72 with a fabulous setting, it is also the second longest 18-hole course in Mauritius (6 452 m) and the most technical. The equipment and services are to the same level: panoramic club-house, pro shop, David Leabetter golf academy, driving range, putting green and approach zones, pitching green. A must!

The Montagne du Lion is part of the Bamboo chain and majestically borders the bay of Vieux Grand Port, where General Decaen's staff watched Napoleon's only naval victory over the English in 1810. The French military also used the mountain as a lookout point. An emblematic feature of this part of the island, Lion Mountain can be seen from Mahébourg Bay, to which it adds height and relief against the sharp blue of the sea. Its peaks are said to resemble a lion at rest, with vegetation forming its mane. Use your imagination!

Although the mountain doesn't exceed 480 metres, its ascent presents a number of strenuous semi-climbing passages, not to mention the fact that the markings are sometimes covered by dense vegetation. The services of a guide are recommended.

To get there, take the track just before the police station (when arriving from the south) on leaving the village. Then take the first track on the right up through the sugar cane, following the red-orange signs. At the top, turn left, then take a path to the right. The path flattens out a little, there are some steps and then you follow a ridge to the summit with several really challenging sections. At the top, the view of the coastline and the immense southeastern lagoon is magnificent! The descent is just as challenging, so follow randopitons.re's directions and advice to make a loop.

Signed Peter Allis and Rodney Wright, this harmonious course is rated a championship course by 71. With a length of 5,942 metres, it covers 32 hectares in the extension of its elder, the Legend, the precursor of golf in Mauritius, which it complements marvellously with a less technical yet challenging offer. Contrary to the Legend, the links is also characterised by wider fairways and a smaller number of lakes. On site: driving range, putting green and panoramic Club House with bar, restaurant, pro-shop, golf academy.

A trailblazer, it is THE golf course that has put Mauritius on the map of world golf destinations. Home to the Mauritius Open, it has attracted players from all over the world for many years. Designed by South African champion Hugh Baiocchi, it is a 6,018-metre Par 72, challenging and embellished with numerous water hazards requiring precise shots. Hole 17 is the signature shot, 152 metres above the lagoon. On-site clubhouse with restaurant, bar, boutique, golf academy (private and group lessons) and driving range.

This new 9-hole Par 3 course, designed by IMG for golfers of all levels, allows you to enjoy the discipline without spending half a day on it. In 1h30, the round is completed, and you can then enjoy the beach, go on an excursion, take in the sunset... Quality is the order of the day on this friendly, varied course, partly bordered by a river, which has three tees per hole and can also be played as an 18-hole course. On site: driving range, pro shop, Golf Academy, rentals, Club House on the ninth hole with bistronomic restaurant.

Framed by the Bamboo Mountain and the ocean, this par 72 of 6,828 meters with 6 holes on the edge of the lagoon was designed by South African Ernie Els who considers the 18th hole to be one of the most impressive in the world. Facilities and infrastructures are of the highest standard: GPS-equipped golf carts, practice range on grass,putting green, clubhouse with bar, Italian restaurant and top-of-the-range Pro Shop, plus the Four Seasons Golf Academy for private and group lessons