Le Morne heritage walk (guided)

Le Morne Brabant is a UNESCO World Heritage site because it was a refuge for runaway slaves (maroons) in the 18th and early 19th centuries. The Le Morne Heritage Trust Fund, based on the Royal Road in Le Morne village, organises guided walks around the foot of the mountain, telling the history of the maroons, the 1835 abolition and the oral traditions of the place.

The walk takes 2–3 hours on easy paths, passes the Valley of the Bones memorial trail and ends at the International Slave Route Monument. Book a day or two ahead.

• The story of the maroons
• Valley of the Bones memorial trail
• The Slave Route monument

Trail map

Approximate line on the paths at the foot of the mountain: your guide chooses the route.

Trail traced on OpenStreetMap paths: check the signs on the ground, and take the OSM or an offline map app (Organic Maps, maps.me) with you.

What to expect on this walk

📍 Where it starts

The International Slave Route Monument at the entrance of the Le Morne peninsula (meet your guide there or at the Trust Fund office in the village).

🧭 The route

Easy paths at the foot of the mountain, with stops for the history of the maroons, the Valley of the Bones memorial trail and the views of the cliffs, back to the monument.

🪨 Terrain

Dirt paths, gently up and down.

👁️ Views

Le Morne's cliffs above you and the lagoon.

🔁 Loop?

Loop.

🦟 Insects

Flies on hot days.

💧 Water

None on the way.

👥 Crowds

Quiet.

📶 Phone signal

Good coverage.

🎒 Bring

Comfortable shoes · 1.5 litres of water each · Hat and sunscreen · Mosquito repellent · Snack

1. Slave Route Monument
2. Valley of the Bones memorial trail

Getting there

Tips

• 💡 Bring water and a hat: the paths are exposed.
• 💡 A good alternative for anyone who doesn't want to climb Le Morne.