Curepipe estate, town and volcanic crater

Why go

This central plateau route suits travelers who want an inland day with a mix of heritage, town life and landscape. Begin at Domaine des Aubineaux, whose old estate house and gardens connect Curepipe with the island’s tea story. Continue with a brief walk through Curepipe’s public streets. Notice the change from the estate’s garden setting to the town’s buildings and street life before climbing to Trou aux Cerfs. At the crater, the view changes the scale of the day from everyday highland streets to the volcanic plateau. The final approach is uphill. Leave the crater for clear conditions if the view is your main reason to go.

The route, stop by stop

World itinerary estimate: 105–265 min

1. 01

   Main stop · 60–90 min

   Domaine des Aubineaux

   Domaine des Aubineaux is an old Curepipe estate house associated with the tea route, with gardens that extend the highland heritage visit outdoors.

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2. Walk · 21 min · Estimated

   02

   Main stop · 15–25 min

   Curepipe

   Curepipe brings together a central-plateau town, the nearby Trou aux Cerfs crater and a historic house. It suits a mixed outing of broad views, craft and tea heritage.

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3. Walk · 24 min · Estimated

   03

   Main stop · 30–60 min

   Trou aux Cerfs

   Trou aux Cerfs is a volcanic crater above Curepipe, where a short circuit of viewpoints reveals the shape of the highland landscape.

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