WittyDonut Mauritius- Montagne Lion
Montagne Lion- Royal landscape of the Indian Ocean:
This small peak of 480 m has not stolen its name: a back, a mane, nothing is missing to recall the figure of the king of the jungle! The place is highly recommended for lovers of climbing and hiking because once the top is a breathtaking view of the southern islands, the bay of Vieux Grand Port and scented sugar cane fields.
From Mahebourg, it is the mountain that is right across the bay, the only witness left of the ‘Bataille of Vieux Grand Port’ that took place some 200 years ago
WittyDonut Mauritius- Vieux Grand Port
Vieux Grand Port- Witness of a historic naval battle:
'Old Grand Port', north of Mahebourg, is the cradle of Mauritian history: the place where the first human inhabitants of the island landed on 9 September 1598 under the command of Wybrandt Van Warwyck. The Dutch later built a fort 3km further north in what is now the town of Vieux Grand Port. It was the local headquarters of the Dutch East India Company until 1710, when the Dutch abandoned the island. The site was then taken over by the French.
Ile Maurice - La Montagne Du Lion
Première très courte sortie en pleine nature sur l'île Maurice : l'ascension de la montagne du Lion en passant par une petite partie de la trace du Trail Ferney.
Parcours que je ne recommande pas, car très dangereux : beaucoup d'escalades, très peu d’entretien (à part sur le sentier du Trail Ferney) et un accueil par des chiens affamés...
Le Trail Ferney donne envie, mais il n’est pas possible de le faire en solo car il passe par la Vallée de Ferney qui est une propriété privée. Il faut donc prévoir le voyage le jour du trail :
[VIDEO] Vieux Grand Port, l'arrivée des premiers habitants sur l'île
[VIDEO] Vieux Grand Port, l'arrivée des premiers habitants sur l'île
Hiking Lion Mountain
Lion mountain is located in the South East of Mauritius, overlooking Grand Port and the bay of Mahebourg.
The starting point of the route is at the Police station of Grand Port on the coastal road. There is a road aptly called Lion Mountain Road adjacent to the Police station, off the main coastal road.
Mauritius Le Barachois Rustic Lodge Anse Bambous Vieux Grand Port - Video 4
Videos of Le Barachois Rustic Lodges Accommodation Huts also known as La Case du Pecheur located in the South East of Mauritius at Anse Bambous in Vieux Grand Port, Mauritius. Great place to stay for a few nights to disconnect completely and relax. Amazing landscape and views. Beautiful tropical mountain scenery! You can even fish on site and if you catch something they'll prepare it for you as your lunch or dinner! If you like simplicity, and recharge your batteries - go there! Nice team on site and you can during the day go to Mahebourg and stroll around there. I can personally recommend this place to you.
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Chauves-Souris Montagne du Lion Ile Maurice
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Vieux-Grand-Port: un baleineau blessé dans le lagon
Surprise pour les pêcheurs et des habitants de Vieux-Grand-Port ce vendredi 18 août. Dans le lagon, ils ont trouvé un baleineau. Selon les premières indications, celui-ci serait blessé à la nageoire.
Le Morne, montagne mystique
Mont solitaire trônant sur une petite péninsule au Sud-Ouest de Maurice, le Morne Brabant est l’une des merveilles de l’île. Refuge d’esclaves en fuite durant la Traite des Noirs, il est depuis la fin de l’esclavage, le symbole de la lutte contre l’oppression. La montagne et ses alentours ont été déclarés Patrimoine Mondial par l’Unesco en 2008. Cependant, ce n’est que récemment que cette montagne entourée de terrains privés a été complètement ouverte au public.
Depuis le 24 juillet 2016, touristes et Mauriciens peuvent en effet emprunter gratuitement un nouveau sentier ouvert par Le Morne Heritage Trust Fund. Longue de 3,5 kilomètres, la randonnée est accessible à tous jusqu'à un certain point. Seuls les plus hardis tentent toutefois l’escalade abrupte des 600 derniers mètres...
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Excursion de la montagne du lion et vue au sommet
Escalader la montagne du lion, derrière Mahébourg, avec un guide de randonnée : une excursion à faire absolument ! Le lagon de Mahébourg est de toute beauté !
WittyDonut Mauritius- Ile au Phare
The South-East Isle, the little wonders surrounding Mauritius:
Île Au Phare, Île De La Passe, Îlot Vacoas…These are islands that represent the pride of the South East Mauritius. The lighthouse is located on a small island on the reef 5km from the Pointe du Diable in the bay of Grand Port, the main port of Mauritius in the days of the Dutch and site of the Battle of Vieux Grand Port in 1809.
The island is close to the l'île de la Passe, with the l'îlot Vacoas sandwiched between. Between 20 and 25 August 1810, the l'île de la Passe was the scene of lengthy and very committed armed operations between French and British militaries.
As for the l'île aux Vacoas, also known as îlot Vacoas is an island of the bay of Grand Port, east of the main island of Mauritius and close to the island of l'île de la Passe and l'île aux Fouquets between which it is located. It is one of the national parks in Mauritius.
Grand Bahama Port Battle
Pirates defend against a rogue pirate clan and USA at Grand Bahama on 6/11/2017.
Hiking Lion Mountain of Mauritius in HD
The Lion Mountain, the only dumb spectator around that witnessed the capture of the island when the British victoriously ousted French colonial powers.
Although it is not a well-known spot for tourists, we believe that a visit to our friend, the lion mountain, is a must after a tour of the Mahebourg Maritime Muséum; where lies interesting relics of the Battle of Vieux Grand Port. This would provide a chance to recreate the imagery and live again the battle once so valliantly fought by British and French soldiers. Among the soldiers were quite a few Indian ’sepoys’ who broke through the French defence line as easily as one walks through an open, unguarded door of a castle.
The path up the lion’s back is quite challenging and, at the same time, rewarding. It ends at an impressive viewpoint on the lion’s ’head’. The trail begins besides the police station at the north end of Vieux Grand Port. From there, a track leads inland ail the way towards the ridge. After some 100m, the track narrows through the sugarcane fields, steeping onto a rocky path.
The trail up towards the ridge takes you to a set of concrete steps, known as the ‘Cent deux marches’, often wrongly referred to as the ‘Champ de Mars* with reference to the horsee racing track of Port-Louis. The steps lead to a bunker, from where a footpath climbs through the forest to the top of the lions ’back’. Once here, you get a view out over the coast before heading inland to the peak itself.
Of the two paths, one leads down to the west towards Ferney and the other, the main trail, runs straight along the ridge and up over a rocky area to the peak.
Following the main trail, you will, so to speak, climb the lion’s back and shoulders, and at about three- quarter km, after a few scrambles over the rocks, you land onto the flat area on the lions ’mane. From here, you can admire the interior décor of the island.
Wonderful view
After a little bit more of scrambling up to do, the path leads to a dangerous cliff. Making to the left, is a steep jumble of rocks, which can be climbed on after some 20m.
The path then finishes on a narrow ridge and, for the next 50 feet or so, the track continues from rock to rock and gradually flattens. The last few yards to the summit are an easy stroll.
From here, one gets a breathtaking view of the lagoon and the islets on the reef. Kilometres away, one can hear the Sound of waves brought by the well-known South East Trade Wind. To the north east, one can see the waves breaking on the ‘Ilot des Roches* which marks the north entrance to the lagoon and the Point du Diable where the old guns guarded the anchorage. To the south lies Grand Port itself, Mahebourg and, beyond them ,Plaisance airport.
The inland view gives a beautiful perspective of the wooded slopes of the Bambous and Creole ranges, Le Chat et la Souris Mountain. Behind are the central highlands opening to the Grand Port mountain range.
Another interesting feature of Lion Mountain is its flora. Trees such as bois benjoin, bois d’olive, bois clou and bois de fer, among others, are seen on the slopes .These species can also be seen on certain mountain ranges: Port Louis, Moka, Black River and Grand Port, among others, amidst other exotic and indigenous plants.
In fact, these types of forests were common in Mauritius before the arrival of man and was found at altitudes less than 250 metres with an annual rainfall of between 1000 and 2500 mm. Curiously, the route down, though smoother than the steep path of the way up, is quite tricky. Bounded by trees, the path is quite steep and slippery, at times dangerous. For the walk down, another two hours will be needed, but rest assured, the track improves as you descend and join the sugar cane paths that’ eventually takes you back to the Police Station. Get ready for the fun. And do not forget to bring along your camera to immortalize these highly adventurous moments!
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Driving up on the mountain in mauritius
1810
- «1810» La bataille navale de Grand Port qui opposa la France à l'Angleterre en 1810 a marqué un tournant dans l'histoire de l'île Maurice. Pourquoi l'Isle de France était-elle la clé et l'étoile de l'Océan Indien ? Quels étaient les enjeux de l'époque ? Comment les anglais ont-ils pris l'ile et quelles en ont été les conséquences ? Retour sur cette année charnière. 1810 ou comment l'Isle de France est elle devenue Maurice. Réalisation , Ritvik Neerbun.
Goûte à Tout - Brochettes de Cerf de la Vallée de Ferney
Une production ISLAND MUSIC LABEL LTD.
Sur une Idée Originale de Damien Ng Tat Chung.
Une émission Mauricienne de Nature, Découverte et de Gastronomie Locale.
En partenariat de Production : Thali, W's, Panagora, Regal, Royal Choice, Blédor, Chantecler, UnionPay International Ltd, ABC Banking Corporation Ltd Archemics Ltd, HVC et Avs Cinematography
Dans cette épisode, retrouvez le Chef Bertrand Diolle partir à l'aventure et à la découverte d'un lieu magique du paysage Mauricien: La Montagne du Lion. En effet, il répondra à l'invitation de monsieur Steeve, Garde Chasse du Chassée de Ferney pour la découverte de ce bijou gastronomique local qui est le Cerf de la Vallée de Fernée.
Arrivé sur le site, il découvrira l'homme dont le métier fait parti intégrante de sa personnalité. Connaissant la moindre parcelle de terre ainsi que toutes les bêtes vivant dans le chassée, Steeve accompagnera Bertrand Diolle dans sa découverte de ce site merveilleux aux paysage splendides.
Armé de ses ustencils de cuisine, ses ingrédients et de son grill portatif, en haut de sa montagne surplombant la baie du Vieux Grand Port, Bertrand Diolle cuisinera à la lumière du couché du soleil des brochettes de Cerfs élevés dans ce même chassé.
Le cerf Royal Choice étant surveillé, élevé et protégé dans l'amour de l'art de ses soigneurs révèlera à Bertrand Diolle des saveurs gustatives auxquelles lui même ne s'attendait pas.
Au menu du Jour, une recette Mauricienne incontournable :
Brochettes de Cerfs accompagnées d'une salade de légumes de saison.
Climbing Lion Mountain Mauritius
Villa Coral Résidence
Visite virtuelle - Ile Maurice - Villa à Vieux Grand Port.