Three Peaks challenges in Mauritius

The landscapes of Mauritius

Mauritius combines a coastal fringe with a volcanic interior of mountains and a central plateau. The island's compact scale brings those inland landforms close to the surrounding Indian Ocean, creating a strong contrast between elevated ground and the reef-fringed coast.

Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire belongs to the southwestern mountains, while Pieter Both and Le Pouce occupy another upland setting farther north. The central plateau sits between several distinct mountain groups. This fragmented volcanic relief gives the island varied inland skylines, rather than a single mountain ridge extending from coast to coast.