Starting off from St Pierre, the track progresses up the southern flank, becoming rougher as it steepens. There’s always a cool breeze blowing on that slope of the mountain, making even the hottest summer days bearable.
The Pouce is an hour and a half walk, with beautiful views over the central plateau of the island. The view is relatively easy for a mountain with several view stops before reaching the thumb where you can enjoy the panoramic view over Port Louis capital, its harbor and surrounding hills: a 360 degree feast!