
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

Upgrading our trails
MEURANT Botha and his Dirtopia team are doing excellent work upgrading our footpaths. They’ll be thereContinue reading “Upgrading our trails”
Trail maintenance
Please note that maintenance work will commence this week on the Vista and Uitkyk trails. VisitorsContinue reading “Trail maintenance”

K-Way MaXiRace Cape Winelands
THE MaXiRace Cape Winelands trail race will be held in the reserve next Saturday (2 OctoberContinue reading “K-Way MaXiRace Cape Winelands”

Mont Rochelle SkyRace®
JUST a reminder that Summit Events will be hosting the Mont Rochelle SkyRace® at the reserveContinue reading “Mont Rochelle SkyRace®”

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