Hike & explore

Only an hour’s drive from Cape Town, Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve has 10 hiking routes of varying difficulty – and we’re open every day of the year from sunrise to sunset! Find more information on the different routes here.

Click here for info on where to buy permits and how much they cost.

What’s on

Closed due to wildfires

Wildfires in the Franschhoek area have spread towards the Month Rochelle Nature Reserve. We are closed…

We are open

The reserve has be reopened following a day-long closure at the request of Fire Services. The…

Temporary closure

Due to fires in the Franschhoek area, the Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve is temporarily closed. Once…

About us

Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve is part of the UNESCO-declared Cape Winelands Biosphere Reserve. Situated in the Franschhoek Mountains, the reserve offers spectacular views of the Franschhoek Valley, diverse plant life and over 30km of safe, well-maintained hiking trails. Plan your visit

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