La Vallée de Ferney

We did the 5km and for the first part it was very hot, but the second it was beautiful. We loved the views. It is a very easy hike if not for the sun and humidity. Still, we would do it again. I recommend at the end, the passion fruit juice, cold and refreshing.

Very nice hike. There was only 5km route open, but it was good enough. Nice landscapes and wildlife. We saw parakeets, fruit bats and even a falcon! Entrace fee 500Rs/person

It was a nice experience and we enjoyed the 13km hike with my husband. The views, despite the cloudy weather, were breathtaking. Noteworthy, some drain rails were very rusty and old, and you could easily have foot stucked inside if you're not careful. Furthermore, it was sad to see that some visitors left their used beer cans and whatnot in the nature. Finally, on the last part of the hike, there was a no entry board, despite arrows pointing that it was the correct direction, which was confusing.

Very nice hiking area (although with an entrance fee) that is kept really clean (regarding trash) and authentic (regarding wilderness). We did the medium yellow hiking tour and the 3-4 hours estimation was correct. Because of the rain the night ago, the path was quite muddy and slippery so hiking boots are highly recommended. The path was mainly a path that could also be driven by pickups, we would have preferred some single tracks though the forest itself as well. Also the view in the valley was really nice, I cannot understand people that only do the easy path with no elevation and are surprised that you have no mountain viewpoint...

We are a family of nature nerds who recently enjoyed a fun and informative guided tour at La Vallee de Ferney. Our guide Olivier was friendly, happy to answer any questions we had and taught us a lot about the endemic vegetation in the area. The bumpy transfer in the Landcruiser was a highlight for the kids and the short loop (2-3km) on a nature trail through endemic forest was pleasant and an easy gradient. We were lucky enough to see a Mauritian Kestrel which was on my bucket list - so thank you! We will definitely be back to do the 13km trail next time. The scenery is beautiful and we loved the conservation efforts being made at this nature reserve.

Really beautiful hike surrounded by lush forest, with a constant soundtrack of birds chirping. Just don’t expect stunning views of the lagoon; it’s more about feeling immersed in the valley, where you can pass the giant tortoises and spot deer if you’re lucky. We did the yellow route and then switched over to the red to finish earlier—something their official map doesn’t indicate is possible but is clearly marked (and shown on AllTrails), which made the whole thing 3 hours, a perfect length for us to do between breakfast and lunch.

I did the 5km circuit and it’s so beautiful and peaceful. Easy walk. But very hot. Have your hat, sunscreen and water. For the price you might want to do the longer hikes but they are more difficult

tourist trap. this place is not worth visiting and spending money. entry costs 200 rupees. About 60% of the way you walk through reed fields. The question is, why pay to walk through a cane field? There are only two beautiful places. the rest of the time you just walk through some thickets. The first part of the road consists of huge stones, if you trip over them you can fall and break your legs. the second part of the road is dirt. at some point the trail even goes through a river!!! and you need to cross this river on your own with your feet, or go back after going halfway. As a result, all the way you think about how not to trip over stones or step knee-deep in mud. impossible to relax. In general, I don't recommend going here