How to spend top weekend in Le Morne - ideas on extraordinary attractions and sites

Go Kiting on One of the Spots of Le Morne

The kitesurfing season starts in Le Morne in May and ends in September. The wind has a south-easterly direction here. Waves reach heights from 1 to 10 meters. You can do this extreme sport here. You will choose a suitable place to launch a kite. There are 3 of them in total. Public Beach is the first kite spot. It is also called the Cape. It is located right in front of the One Eye wave famous for professional kiters.

The second spot is the Mistral Club. It is located near the Indian Resort Hotel opposite the Small Reef. The third spot is Lagoon. You will find many specialized schools there. This spot will suit you best if you have little experience of conquering waves. You will hire an instructor to complete the training. You will also take up freestyle due to the presence of a sandy bottom and the absence of corals.

Exciting Wave-Riding

Nature has created excellent conditions for wave-riding in Le Morne. This sport is kite surfing. But its feature is that you have to move through the waves using the surfboard under your feet but not with the help of the wind and a special kite. Reefs that provide the formation of waves that differ in speed and size are located near the coast. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

For example, a powerful and fast One Eye wave appears at a distance of 700 meters from the shore. Therefore, you will ride here if you have a professional level of training. However, the danger is that there are a strong current and a lot of sharp rocks, as well as sea urchins here. Therefore, falls can lead to injuries. Keep in mind that you should not ride in this place alone.

The Chameaux wave appears to the right of the One Eye. It is also a danger to your board due to the appearance of large stones at low tide. There is a Small Reef closer to the coast and to the right of Chameaux. The depth is always great there. This particular wave will suit you regardless of your existing experience of wave-riding. But usually many people ride here. This may cause you some inconvenience.

Windsurfing and Classic Surfing

You will have the opportunity to engage in classic surfing and windsurfing during your holiday in Le Morne. You will conquer the Small Reef or One Eye in calm weather or in the morning. You can also go by boat to spot Manawa. There are waves 10 meters high there. If you contact the local Mistral surf center you will rent equipment, get basic board skills, or book a private session. It will last 60 minutes. The session costs 75 euros.

Climbing Le Morne Brabant and Other Activities

If you like to visit natural attractions and are a fan of trekking, then Mount Le Morne Brabant will appeal to you. It is located in the South-Western part of the island. You need to hire a guide and choose a suitable climbing route. If you prefer the simpler option, which ends 50 meters from the top, you will admire the local vegetation.

The second option, leading to the top of the mountain, will require you to be in good physical shape. The landscape will become uneven. You will have to overcome the final stage of the route with the help of a rope. It is better to start climbing at dawn to enjoy the beautiful landscape without the crowds of tourists. The duration of the trip is from 3 to 4 hours.

However, you can also find some interesting activities at the foot of the mountain. For example, you can get acquainted with the life and traditions of the inhabitants of a small village, feel like a scientist-speleologist, exploring numerous caves, and fish in local bays. Marlin, barracuda, and tuna are found there. You can also go for a ride in the picturesque surroundings on horseback.