Excursion: Chamarel on an electro bike

Do you feel like discovering the magnificent landscapes of Mauritius differently? Get on an electric bike with DunienZil, our provider of off the beaten track cultural excursions and discoveries. A thrilling and exciting ride from Chamarel in the highlands to Bel-Ombre on the south-west coast.

Coffee and a great view to start with

The electro bike is a bicycle fitted with both pedals and an electric engine that enables you to ride effortlessly, even on hills, as is the case on this family outing. The meeting point is at Le Chamarel restaurant, an elegant establishment located on the edge of the forest and overlooking the Black River Gorges. While tasting your local coffee, this one from Chamarel precisely, enjoy the extraordinary 180° panorama, from the deep green of the forests to the intense blue of the ocean. You are ready to start your sports and culture day.

Chamarel Rhum Factory

Located a few kilometres from the starting point, the Rhum Factory may be visited with a guide who explains each stage of the production of the best local rhum. After discovering the factory’s fragrance, visitors are invited to taste their various types, particularly pineapple grown on the premises of the factory, which are available in three different recipes.

The natural curiosities of Chamarel

After this aromatic experience, back on the electric bikes and through the coffee plantations and woods for a refreshing stop at the Chamarel waterfall. At the end of an ochre-coloured path, the waterfall bubbles up to 100 metres. In summer, don’t hesitate to have a swim.

A short distance away, the famous Land of 7 colours. This geological curiosity is quite impressive and takes the form of a hill with gentle slopes where the famous variations in colour are juxtaposed. The reason for these geological colourings is the soil, which is rich in volcanic ash and minerals, and the decomposition of basalt.

A final point of interest that will delight children is the giant tortoises, placid and impressive in their enclosure.

Downhill to Bel-Ombre and lunch at the Château

It’s time to start the descent in the middle of the cane fields and woods to reach the south-west coast. The lagoon unveils its turquoise palette, the air becomes salty, the pirogues in the distance whistle in the wind. We reach Bel-Ombre and its magnificent Château, a 19th century colonial-style manor house set in a sumptuous French garden and dotted with thousand-year-old trees. An elegant table and refined cuisine will conclude this wonderful journey of discovery.

The electro bike tour is safe and well supervised thanks to a guide on a bike and a vehicle controlling the tour. It is suitable for children over 7 years old. The electro bike does not require any special effort and is appropriate for anyone in normal physical condition. Our concierge service will take care of your reservation with our service provider.