Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve Walks
Nearest Towns: Franschhoek
Nature Reserve: Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve
Region: Western Cape
Duration: 1 Day
Trail type: Walks
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| Contact person: | Koringberg Toere (Izak Rust) |
| Phone number: | +27 (21) 876 2659, +27 (72) 777 3716 |
| Fax number: | +27 (21) 876 2659 |
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Trail information
Guided Walks can be arranged.
Option 1: Cats Pass Trail 10.5 km, 1 days, 0 nights
Trail format: Open-ended
Pertinent information: Hike to summit of Cats Pass. Named after Mr SJ Cats, who was the contractor for this very first (1819) wagon trail across the Franschhoek Mountains. The disused wagon trail is now a hiking trail.
| Day | Distance | Duration | Accommodation | Note |
| Day 1: | 10.5 km | 5 hours |
Option 2: Dutoitskop 12 km, 1 days, 0 nights
Trail format: Out-and-return
Start point: Reserve office at summit of Franschhoek Pass End point: Reserve office at summit of Franschhoek Pass
Pertinent information: Hike to summit of Dutoitskop
| Day | Distance | Duration | Accommodation | Note |
| Day 1: | 12 km | 5 hours |
Option 3: Perdekop 15 km, 1 days, 0 nights
Trail format: Out-and-return
Start point: Reserve office at summit of Franschhoek Pass End point: Reserve office at summit of Franschhoek Pass
Pertinent information: Hike up to the watershed, Wemmershoek viewpoint and Perdekop.
| Day | Distance | Duration | Accommodation | Note |
| Day 1: | 15 km | 6 hours |
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