Trou aux Cerfs

mountain

Trou aux Cerfs (also known as Murr's Volcano) is a dormant volcano in Curepipe, Mauritius. It is 605 m (1,985 ft) high and has a well-defined cone and crater. The crater has been alternately described as 300[1] and 350 meters in diameter,[2] and is 80 meters deep.[2]

Trou aux Cerfs
A deep dormant crater volcano
Crater of Trou aux Cerfs
Highest point
Elevation605 m (1,985 ft)
Coordinates20°18′54″S 57°30′18″E / 20.31500°S 57.50500°E / -20.31500; 57.50500
Geography
Trou aux Cerfs is located approx. in the centre of Mauritius
Trou aux Cerfs is located approx. in the centre of Mauritius
Trou aux Cerfs
Location in Mauritius
LocationCurepipe, Mauritius
Geology
Mountain typeDormant - Volcanic crater
Climbing
Easiest routeCar/Walking

Sources

change
  1. "Trou aux Cerfs". Mauritius UK Connection. Archived from the original on 2007-09-27. Retrieved 2007-03-17.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Trou aux Cerfs volcano". Government of Mauritius. Archived from the original on 2007-03-07. Retrieved 2007-03-17.