Mananava Trail 2025
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The Mananava Trail takes its name from the old name of the gorges between Brise Fer and Morne Sec - it is a Malagasy name which indicates the past presence of Malagasy people, probably the earliest inhabitants of the Black River Gorges. Starting at the Black River parking, two circuits up to the plateau and back down.
At the driest time of the year, a good end-of-year trail in a shaded, forest area.
Within the reach of all trailers, take it slowly or fast, always a magnificent circuit in a National park
Races
Macchabe Circuit Trail (10km)
Always run with water in summer.
100% Nature - an authentically Mauritian forest circuit trail
Since parking is limited in Black River Gorges, please share transport to enter the national park (use co-voiturage) as there is very limited parking inside the Black River Gorges National Park.
PLEASE do not block parkings in the National Park parking area. RTN will be refused permission to hold trails in the park if we block the parking. THANK YOU.
A 1.5km flattish run to the radier, then a constant easy climb of 5km to the Macchabe plateau, then a rolling 1 km stretch. Zepol is then a technical, steep downhill, with a section of Camphriers and Fil, steeply down for 2km. It finishes with a new path leading back behind the parking area - Chemin la Boue.
Lots of magnificent viewpoints, some easy running, some nice climbs and the discovery of a new section of path, All in forest, and nature.
Obligatory Equipment
Carry water and a phone.
Categories
| Category | Age Range | Birth Year Range | League |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master | 50 - 59 | 1967 - 1976 | Short League |
| Veteran | 40 - 49 | 1977 - 1986 | Short League |
| Seniors | 20 - 39 | 1987 - 2006 | Short League |
| Juniors | 19 and less | 2007 and after | Short League |
| Grand Master | 60 and more | 1966 and before | Short League |
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High Plateau Circuit Trail (18km)
Carry a phone and water - streams are drinkable (at 8km & 16km) but is is warm and you will need refreshment.
100% Nature - an authentically Mauritian forest circuit trail
Since parking is limited in Black River Gorges, please share transport to enter the national park (use co-voiturage) as there is very limited parking inside the Black River Gorges National Park.
PLEASE do not block the parkin spaces in the National Park parking area. RTN will be refused permission to hold trails in the park if we block the parking. THANK YOU.
A lovely forest 100% nature trail, starting with a 2.5 km flattish stretch, leading to Parakeet - a steep 3km climb leading to the high Plaine Champagne plateau. Then a rolling 11 km forest and 4x4 track which joins the short trail route, and down Zepol and Fil in technical, steep drops, leading to the valley, where you will discover the last 1.5 km of new path leading back to the start. A challenge for some, but the classic Gorges training circuit for most - not a long trail and much is covered in cool forest.
A challenging forest trail, starting with a climb up Parakeet, then along the high plateau Pailles-en-Queue and Les Mares, then down the tracks along to Macchabe kiosk and Zepol, Fil & Chemin la Boue, to the start.
Obligatory Equipment
Mobile telephone & adequate water.
Categories
| Category | Age Range | Birth Year Range | League |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master | 50 - 59 | 1967 - 1976 | Long League |
| Veteran | 40 - 49 | 1977 - 1986 | Long League |
| Seniors | 39 and less | 1987 and after | Long League |
| Grand Master | 60 and more | 1966 and before | Long League |