ISLAND GUIDE
Rodrigues is 18 km long and almost entirely coast and ridge — which makes it perfect for a half-day ride or a serious hike. These are the routes we actually send people on, with real distances and timings, not guesses.
A scenic coastal ride from Anse aux Anglais through the capital Port Mathurin, then down the wild east coast past Gravier to Mourouk — the island's kite-surfing bay.
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A winding highland loop up the famous 52-Contours road, past Jeantac and down to the south-west, returning along the coast via Baie aux Huitres and Grande Montagne — sweeping views across the heart of the island.
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Ride from Port Mathurin across the island to Rodrigues' most famous turquoise beaches — Pointe Coton and Saint François — soft white sand, calm lagoon and beach shacks for lunch.
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Ride to the Graviers car park on the wild south-east coast, then take the scenic ~30-minute coastal walk to Trou d'Argent — the postcard cove ringed by cliffs that many call the island's finest beach.
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A tough inland trek via Quatre Vents, Citron Donis and Anse Baleine — much is off-trail through dense vegetation with aggressive mosquitoes, but the final descent to Anse Baleine is sublime. Difficult · bring repellent, water and good shoes.
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Varied landscapes via Anse aux Anglais, Port Mathurin, Mont Lubin and Mont Limon — coastline and palms, then tropical forest (bring mosquito repellent), then beautiful mountain viewpoints at Mont Limon. Difficult · one-way.
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Rodrigues trails are unshaded and there are no shops on the way. Carry more water than you think you need, start early, and tell someone where you're going.
