Trois Mamelles

Les Trois Mamelles are three rocky peaks above the Tamarin and Magenta sugarcane fields. The route crosses cane fields, then climbs steeply on a narrow trail with a few scrambling sections to one of the summits.

It's a fun, adventurous half-day hike close to the villa, with views over Tamarin Bay, the Rempart and Le Morne.

• Views over the west coast and Tamarin
• Adventurous scramble near the top

Trail map

No signs, access through private cane fields, and a steep final scramble.

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 hike

📍 Where it starts

From the north, via the sugarcane tracks above Bambous/Magenta. Access crosses private cane fields and isn't signposted: go with a guide or someone who knows it.

🧭 The route

About 40 minutes on cane-field tracks, then a narrow path climbing steeply through scrub to the saddle between the peaks. The last part to the summit is a rocky scramble with a couple of exposed moves. Big views over Tamarin, the Rempart and the west coast. Back the same way.

🪨 Terrain

Dirt tracks, then a steep path and rock scrambling.

👁️ Views

Views open near the saddle; the best one is from the peak.

🪢 Ropes

No fixed ropes; guides often carry a short rope for the last rock step.

🔁 Loop?

No loop.

🦟 Insects

Flies and some mosquitoes near the cane fields.

💧 Water

No water; 1.5–2 litres each.

👥 Crowds

Very quiet.

📶 Phone signal

Good coverage.

🎒 Bring

Shoes with grip (trail runners or boots) · 1.5–2 litres of water each · Hat, sunscreen, sunglasses · Snack · Gloves for the scramble

1. Start of the cane tracks
2. Start of the mountain path
3. Summit

Getting there

Tips

• 💡 The access through the cane fields is hard to find alone.
• 💡 Exposed scramble at the top: turn back if it's wet or windy.

Our notes & votes