-Le Morne is on the extreme south-west of the island and the journey from north/east takes about 1h30min and from the south/west, it can be done in about 30 minutes. 

 

-Le Morne belongs to the World Natural Heritage since 2008 under UNESCO. The mountain became famous in the 19th century as a refuge for slaves who ran away from their masters.  Le Morne provided them with a good hiding place; it had unbelievably steep cliffs which were difficult to traverse. 

 

-Many of the Maroons stayed here for some time until slavery was abolished on the 1st of February 1835—when the slaves would be freed but instead, tragedy struck. It is said that on the day slavery was abolished members of the army started to climb Le Morne 

 

-Brabant with the intention of telling the slaves that they were free. Unfortunately, due to a massive distrust of the authorities, the slaves immediately thought the army had been sent to recapture them and chose to jump to their deaths instead of risk recapture—they chose death over slavery.

 

-Ample parking space is available at the site. You should take water, clothing and suitable footwear.  

 

-Hikers can quit at ¾ of the route, as per individual strength. Last ¼ of the route is more demanding and you need to be well prepared for it. After getting to the top of the mountain, which is 556 meters above the sea level, you can enjoy the panoramic view of all sides of the island. You can well then say that it was worth it. 

 

The return way lasts about 3-4 hours. 

 

Return to the hotel is scheduled at 16:00.