Is Le Morne open today?

Check the latest saved access notice before you set out, then use the weather forecast below to help plan your day.

Section 2 and summit access are closed

Section 1 is open. Section 2 is closed until further notice because of rockfall danger. Access to the summit is prohibited, including with a guide. Stay within Section 1 and follow instructions at the entrance.

The relevant authorities are assessing the risk from potentially unstable ground and falling rocks. They will provide a further update after the technical assessment and necessary safety measures.

No reopening date has been announced. Wait for the authorities to confirm that Section 2 has reopened. Better weather or a guide booking does not authorise summit access.

Status reviewed on 4 November 2026 · Le Morne Heritage Trust Fund (LMHTF)
Official access07:00 – 16:00
Latest hiking start14:30
Section 2 accessClosed for now
Trail ends atEnd of Section 1

Trail status on 11 November 2026

The recorded access status for 11 November 2026 remains unchanged. Section 1 is open. Section 2 and summit access remain closed until further notice, with or without a guide. No reopening date has been announced.

Le Morne Heritage Trust Fund (LMHTF) confirms the Section 2 closure in its communiqué dated 6 October 2026. This report was updated on 4 November 2026; the communiqué date is unchanged.

Section 2 and summit access are closed

Weather at Le Morne today

Look at the wind, rain and daylight before setting your plans. Use the separate access notice above for trail closures, and check local warnings and conditions before going into the sea.

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First section open
TrailFirst section openGates 07:00 to 16:00. Latest start 14:30
Sunrise--:--Mauritius time
Sunset--:--Look west from the beach
Rain chance--peak over the next hours
Wind now--gusts --
Swell--at the reef edge
UV max--UV forecast unavailable

If the mountain is out today

You can explore Le Morne through its history, villages and coast as well as the mountain. Use these guides to plan another visit or choose a different stop. If bad weather affects the area, check official warnings before heading outdoors.

Trail status questions

Is the Le Morne Brabant trail open today?

Section 1 is open. Section 2 is closed until further notice because of rockfall danger. Access to the summit is prohibited, including with a guide. Stay within Section 1 and follow instructions at the entrance.

What are the official Le Morne opening hours?

The published visitor hours are 07:00 to 16:00, with the latest hiking start at 14:30. Check the current access notice before travelling and follow instructions at the entrance. Opening hours do not override a section closure.

Who decides if Le Morne is open or closed?

Le Morne Heritage Trust Fund manages the cultural landscape and publishes visitor access information. Weather, rockfall risk and safety work can close the trail at short notice.

What can I do at Le Morne when the trail is closed?

Postpone the mountain hike. You can read about nearby heritage, food and other places in the day itinerary guide, but check local weather and access restrictions before choosing another outdoor activity.

Why is section 2 of Le Morne closed?

The relevant authorities are assessing the risk from potentially unstable ground and falling rocks. They will provide a further update after the technical assessment and necessary safety measures.

When will section 2 and summit access reopen?

No reopening date has been announced. Wait for the authorities to confirm that Section 2 has reopened. Better weather or a guide booking does not authorise summit access.

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