Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire, Mauritius Island

#9 among attractions in Mauritius Island

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire is the highest mountain on the island of Mauritius, in the Indian Ocean. Located in the Rivière Noire District and rising to a height of 828 m above sea level. It forms part of the Black River mountain range. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 2717 ftProminence: 2717 ftCoordinates: 20°24'0"S, 57°28'0"E

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Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ganga Talao, Mare aux Vacoas, Municipal Council of Curepipe, Curepipe Botanic Gardens.

2.2 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Ganga Talao, Mauritius Island
56 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Mauritius Island, Ganga Talao, also known as Grand Bassin, offers a serene escape into spiritual tranquility and natural beauty. This crater lake, revered as a holy site, is a significant place of worship for the Hindu community on the island...
3 miNE
Secluded reservoir with guided walks
Mare aux Vacoas, Mauritius Island
76 min walk • Mare aux Vacoas is the largest reservoir in Mauritius. It is located in Plaines Wilhems, in the southwest of the island, to the south of the town of Curepipe.
6.8 miNE
City hall
Municipal Council of Curepipe, Curepipe
173 min walk • The Municipal Council of Curepipe also known as Municipality is the local authority responsible for the administration of the town of Curepipe, Plaines Wilhems District, Mauritius. The current mayor is HanMargueritte.
6.2 miNE
Botanical garden
Curepipe Botanic Gardens, Curepipe
157 min walk • Curepipe Botanic Gardens in Route des Jardins, Curepipe, is the second largest botanical garden in Mauritius. It has a relatively informal layout, and contains a river, lake and the world's rarest palm tree among other attractions.
2 miSE
Monuments and statues
Mangal Mahadev Shakti Swaroopa Association, Mauritius Island
52 min walk • Mangal Mahadev is a 33 m tall sculpture of the Hindu god Shiva standing with his Trishula at the entrance of Ganga Talao, a crater lake situated in the district of Savanne district, Mauritius.
3.8 miN
Stunning locale with waterfalls and pools
Tamarind Falls, Black River Gorges National Park
98 min walk • The Tamarind Falls or Tamarin Falls are a scenic attraction of southwest Mauritius. They are a series of seven cataracts located on the Rivière Tamarin, two kilometers northwest of the large lake Mare aux Vacoas.
5 miS
20°28'19"S • 57°27'13"E
Domaine de Chazal Nature Park, Mauritius Island
129 min walk • Eco tours, Adventure park, Outdoor activities
2.7 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Montagne Cocotte, Black River Gorges National Park
70 min walk • Montagne Cocotte is a 771 metre tall mountain peak in Mauritius. It is located in the far south of the island nation, in the Savanne District and in the Black River Gorges National Park. On the mountain slopes can be seen high altitude rainforest.
5.6 miSW
20°26'20"S • 57°23'25"E
Curious Corner of Chamarel, Chamarel
144 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum, Entertainment
3.9 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Little Black River Peak, Black River Gorges National Park
99 min walk • Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire is the highest mountain on the island of Mauritius, in the Indian Ocean. Located in the Rivière Noire District and rising to a height of 828 m above sea level. It forms part of the Black River mountain range.
1.7 miSW
20°25'5"S • 57°26'56"E
Black River Gorges, Black River Gorges National Park
44 min walk • Natural attraction, Mountain