Once upon a time… La Vallée de Ferney

La Vallée de Ferney shelters one of the very last nature sanctuaries in the island.

It provides an unhoped-for safe haven to a great variety of indigenous species,

many of which are rare or threatened. La Vallée de Ferney is not only a reference

among eco-tourism sites but, above all, a 200-hectare reserve where ambitious

projects to restore the flora and fauna of Mauritius are being conducted.

Exploring La Vallée de Ferney means more than just to take a ramble; it provides

an unforgettable experience in a unique place, where the pleasures of hiking are

associated with environment protection. Furthermore by visiting La Vallée de

Ferney, you are actively contributing to the preservation of the biodiversity of

Mauritius, one of the most threatened in the world.

FACT SHEET

HIKING

2 Guided Tours per day (10:00 & 14:00)

20 pax per session

7 non-guided tours per day

First visit at 09:00, last at 15:00 (every 30 minutes)

Orientation and information cards available

Duration: 1 to 1½ hrs (3-kilometre circuit)

Easy walking under guides’ supervision

Unique plants

4 x 4 Excursion with driver guide (1 hour)

8 pax per session

Open 7 days a week

Kestrel feeding everyday at 12 p.m

RESTAURANT

Opportunity of enjoying a meal at Falaise Rouge. Typically Mauritian menu using

local local produce (venison, chicken, fish…)

Restaurant seats up 50 persons

Ferney’s rhum tasting (payable)

OTHERS

Introduction to the Flora and the fauna of the Valley by the Guide at

the Reception

Panoramic view points

Coffee plantation, its museum and Ferney coffee tasting

Souvenirs shop

Research Field Station

Native Plant Nursery

Birds watching

‘Hiking at la Vallée de Ferney’ Package

Activity

Hiking (Non Guided)

• Adults

• Children (12 years)

Hiking (Guided)

• Adults

• Children (12 years)

4x4 Excursion

• Adults

• Children (12 years)

MAURITIAN DISHES

Starter

Fresh Palm Heart Gratin

Chicken Salad

Prawn Salad

Main course

Ferney venison vindaloo dished up with rice sprinkled with parsley, tomato salad and

black lentils soup

Fried Dorado Filet with its Creole sauce, served with crunchy vegetables with turmeric

and steamed rice

Grilled Chicken Breast served with green and black pepper sauce and French fries

Roasted wild venison with ‘Violet Puree’ & the Chef’s secret sauce

Chinese style venison

Venison steak served with French fries and salad

Vegetarian menu also available upon demand

Dessert

Ice cream or sorbet

LA CAZE FARATA

After a nice walk in the forest, we offer the possibility to groups to have lunch in the Ferney

garden in what we call our ‘La Caze Farata’. (on booking only)

The menu offered is:

- Faratas

- Chicken or Fish curry

- Brèdes Songes

- Pumpkin fricassée

- Butter beans curry

Dessert: Local coconut cakes

Adopt or Plant a tree Package’

ADOPT A TREE

Individuals and groups of individuals can now make a symbolic adoption of a

native plant within the Ferney forest reserve, for only MUR 1,000 per plant, the

adoption remaining valid for 10 years.

Adoptions can also be bought as a gift (birthday, wedding, special occasion,

etc.) or for special dedications, as well as a means of marketing the green

credentials of a group.

The Trust wi l l ensure the tree is looked after as part of its regular monitoring

studies and surveys of the forest.

As a thank you for contributing to the Adopt-A-Tree campaign the adopter wil l

receive an Adoption Certif icate l ist ing his/her name, the number identity of the

adopted tree, its species name and conservation status.

To respect the environment and carbon l imits, we can also send the certif icates

by email.

PLANT A TREE

Individuals and groups of individuals can also part icipate to the conservation

programme by planting a native plant in the forest.

The individuals wil l be given a native plant from the nursery, and brought in a

special area where the planting wil l take place.

The Trust wi l l ensure the tree is looked after as part of its regular monitoring

studies and surveys of the forest.