Cycling in Chamarel
1 cycling route from Chamarel, Black River, Mauritius, 10 km, 10 km mapped in all, with up to 70 m of climbing in a day. Rolling riding (7 m of climbing per km on average), mostly road routes, 85% paved, 30% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 10 km
- Biggest day
- 70 m
- Terrain
- Rolling
- Surface
- 85% paved
- Bike
- Road bike
- Difficulty
- Easy
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- Surface
- 85% paved · 7% gravel or unpaved.
- Roads
- 30% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane.
Cycling guide to Chamarel
Chamarel in the Black River region of Mauritius is the start of a 10.2 km out-and-back cycling route around Petite Case Noyale. The route offers 70 m of elevation gain, reaching a high point of 285 m. Cyclists ride mainly on paved surfaces with a small portion of gravel or unpaved roads. The route includes 3.1 km on main roads without cycle lanes and the longest stretch without services is 4 km. The trip is recorded in November, making it a defined period to explore the area.
This short route from Chamarel provides a manageable ride with modest climbing and minimal road traffic facilities; it suits cyclists seeking a brief excursion within Black River's terrain. Services are limited along the way, with no nearby railway stations, so riders should plan accordingly.
More on best time to ride, terrain
Best time to ride
November is a recorded month for riding in the Chamarel area.
Terrain
The route is mostly paved (85%) with some gravel or unpaved sections (7%). Elevation gain is 70 m over 10.2 km, with the highest point at 285 m. The terrain is gently rolling without steep climbs.