Where to practice an individual sport Mauritius

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.

This beautiful 1,300-hectare reserve is the most upscale on the island in terms of services and activities, making it a fabulous place to indulge in green tourism. The concept: quad, buggy, 4x4 or walking (hiking and trekking) excursions that combine learning and entertainment around the flora, fauna and history, in the company of trained guides. Ecosystems and landscapes are varied - rivers, waterfalls, deer, wild boar, birds, etc. For lunch, choose between a typical and inexpensive restaurant or an exclusive picnic on a private site.

This is one of the beautiful thrill rides in Rodrigues: a 128-meter long suspension bridge allowing the vertiginous, but quiet and 100% safe crossing (harness connected to a life line), of the gully of the Pistachio waterfall. The team, very professional, knows how to give confidence and everyone can cross, if only for the view, in addition to the sensation. The most reckless will find an activity to match their fearlessness, the Jump : an impressive pendular jump from the middle of the bridge - a moment of pure adrenaline!

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!

This is the island's most fun-filled land activity, along with the Cascade Pistaches suspension bridge and jump, and the Montagne Tonnerre Via Ferrata, designed by the same company: a condensed 30-minute thrill ride, in a panorama of gullies and ocean - green on blue. On either side of valleys that wind their way down to the southern lagoon, there are 2 courses of 3 and 4 zip lines where you can let yourself slide in complete safety under the guidance of trained guides. Small connecting steps between the zip lines also allow you to discover the local flora and fauna. Exhilarating!

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.

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.

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.

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.

This old domain still shelters beautiful pieces of primary forest and in particular ebony trees of more than 300 years having escaped, thanks to their inaccessibility, the ravages of the man. During a short and easy walk on marked trails, you will discover several varieties of endemic trees. The domain also offers a choice of sports activities allowing you to discover the forest in a more active and fun way: archery on 3D targets, zip lines and Nepalese bridge, via ferrata, horseback riding, etc. Supervision by trained guides.

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.

It is one of the most beautiful hikes on the island, very popular with travelers without altering the magical feeling of being alone in the world. Spend at least half a day or a full day with a picnic - except for lunch in one of the seaside restaurants or huts.

The landscape alternates between immaculate and solitary dream beaches, sublime creeks and more rocky areas overhanging the ocean. We first pass by the long and beautiful wild beach of Graviers where the sea is quite rough. Then you come to Anse Bouteille with its superb sandbank overlooking a clear lagoon, squeezed between two walls. The Philibert Cove (or Grande Anse) that we reach next is named after a former governor of the island, Philibert Marangon. In this cove, beware of the currents. What a gift when, from the top of a cliff, you come across Trou d'Argent, THE most publicized beach of Rodrigues: a small cove embedded between two cliffs, ideal for swimming... The water is so clear that, even without a mask, you can see the bright colours of the fish. A little further north-east, between East Bay and Tasman, we cross a protected area planted with filaos. Then, the path follows the coastline again and crosses the superb beaches of Saint-François, Anse Ally and Fumier, idyllic in their gentle solitude. We finally arrive at Pointe Coton, where, after a last swim, we can have a drink at the Cotton Bay bar.

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.

This easy walk reveals one of the most beautiful landscapes of the island: a vast plain covered with undulating grass, at the edge of a torn coast where the turquoise of the sea contrasts with the scorched yellow of the vegetation. Here and there, sea urchins dry in the sun, hanging from a stick in front of a fisherman's hut. Don't hesitate to go around Mapou Point for the view of Cocos Island and Sable Island, in the distance.

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.

Going west from Anse aux Anglais and well after Port Mathurin, we cross beautiful coastal landscapes such as Baie aux Huîtres (so named because of its shape) and Baie Malgache where many mangroves have been planted to fight against erosion. We pass in front of the prison whose door remains open during the day to allow the penitentiaries (poor bastards having generally forced themselves on rum) to go gardening or fishing.

After the Tyrolean traverse of Montagne Bois Noir, the suspension bridge and the pendular jump of Cascade Pistaches, it is now the turn of the basaltic organ cliff of Montagne Tonnerre to lend its impressive walls to the joys of climbing sports. You can discover this exceptional geological formation by a Via Ferrata which allows you to walk along the enormous rock columns in complete safety, attached to a lifeline - superb panoramas! Equipment to European standards and confirmed guides.

Also for those who want/need it: an abseiling descent of 55 meters rich in emotions!

New in 2023: under the name Heritage Golf Club, not one but two 18-hole golf courses (Le Château Golf Course and the Reserve Golf Links) will share the slopes of the superb Domaine de Bel Ombre behind the Heritage hotels, offering amateurs and pros alike an exceptional golfing destination in a beautiful landscape. Open to all (which will not be the case for the Links) and elected 8 years in a row as the best course in the Indian Ocean, Le Château Golf Course, Par 72 designed by Peter Matkovitch, hosts every two years the Afrasia Bank Mauritius Open, a tournament bringing together three of the most important international circuits: the Sunshine Tour, Asian Tour and European Tour Golfers have the pleasure of playing on a European Tour course, both technical and visually stunning as it is set in a hilly environment with beautiful views over the ocean. To learn or improve, the Château Golf Course offers personalized packages: discovery sessions, private lessons or real golfing vacations with a course accompanied by a PGA France member instructor. Also a Golf Package allowing to discover the Links and 3 other Mauritian golf courses.

On site: chipping green, driving range, putting green, 9-hole Par 3, golf academy and club house with changing rooms, Pro Shop, bar and restaurant. And for children from 4 years old: an association with SNAG (Starting New At Golf), a method to learn while having fun.

Created by Patrick Haberland, a former cycling champion and one of the pioneers of green tourism in Mauritius, this eco-engaged company offers a discovery of the beauties of the Mauritian nature through adventurous and sporty outdoor activities, but supervised and friendly, and always guided by environmental considerations. On the program: exploration by foot, sea kayak or mountain bike, for half a day, in small groups or exclusively. Wide range of excursions throughout the country and equipment rental - see website. Professional and flexible team.

As Mauritius is renowned for its deep-sea fishing, and the North is the most touristic region, there are plenty of centers offering this activity. With over 40 years' experience, and recently taken over by the no less famous Blue Safari company, this historic club guarantees excellent services for great fishing trips to the northern islets. For fishing enthusiasts, Sportfisher also organizes 3 to 4-day expeditions to Soudan Bank, one of the local offshore fishing hotspots. Top-notch crews and boats!