Trois Mamelles mountain, Mountain summit in western Mauritius.
Trois Mamelles is a summit in western Mauritius with three distinct peaks rising sharply above the surrounding landscape. The three elevations are arranged along a narrow ridgeline that runs through the region.
The name Trois Mamelles is French for "three udders" or "three breasts", given because the mountain's three summits resemble udders. The mountain rises in the south-west of Mauritius, the main island of the Republic of Mauritius, and lies in the western part of the island, 17 km south of the capital Port Louis.
The name Trois Mamelles comes from the resemblance of the three summits to breasts, as recorded in French-language accounts of the mountain. The peak stands in western Mauritius, about 17 km south of the capital Port Louis, on the island of Mauritius.
Trois Mamelles lies in western Mauritius, about 17 km south of Port Louis, on the island of Mauritius. The three summits stand in a row, so hikers can pick out the central peak from the approach. The sources give no marked trail, facilities or access details, so plan the climb with local guidance.
The name comes from the three summits' resemblance to breasts (mamelles in French). The mountain lies in western Mauritius, 17 km south of the capital Port Louis, on the island of Mauritius.
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