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! Find more info on the different routes here.
Note that you must wear a mask when entering the reserve. If you do not have a mask and refuse to buy one at the gate you will not be permitted to enter.
Click here for info on where to buy permits and how much they cost.
What’s on
Snow at Mont Rochelle
A SNOW UPDATE FOR WEEKEND HIKERS (23/07/2021): Most of the snow in the reserve has meltedContinue reading “Snow at Mont Rochelle”
Buying permits
If you’re planning to buy your permits at the entrance gate, please note that we’re noContinue reading “Buying permits”
DuToitskop Trail
Duration: 5 hours Difficulty: Moderate Distance: +/- 13km THE in-and-out trail to DuToitskop Peak starts andContinue reading “DuToitskop Trail”
Aalwynkop Trail
Distance: 1km Elevation: trail drops about 100m Difficulty: easy walk Duration: <1 hour THE Aalwynkop TrailContinue reading “Aalwynkop Trail”
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
