Public safety notice

Temporary closure of access to Le Morne Brabant Mountain

Access to Le Morne Brabant Mountain is temporarily closed from Wednesday 9 September 2026 until further notice because of adverse weather conditions and strong winds. Le Morne Heritage Trust Fund announced the closure as a precautionary safety measure under the mountain access safety protocol.

Updated on 9 September 2026. This new closure applies to the whole mountain, including both sections of the trail. The earlier reopening no longer applies. No reopening date has been announced.

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Le Morne Brabant and its lagoon beneath changing weather
Le Morne Brabant and the lagoon. Follow official access instructions before planning a mountain visit. Photo: mornebrabant.org

Access is closed until further notice

The closure took effect on Wednesday 9 September 2026. Usual visitor hours do not apply while access is closed.

Why access has been closed

The communiqué cites adverse weather conditions and strong winds. The closure is a precautionary safety measure in accordance with the protocol for access to the mountain.

What visitors must do

Do not attempt to enter the mountain while the closure remains in force. Follow the official access instructions and postpone the hike.

How reopening will be announced

Le Morne Heritage Trust Fund will continue to monitor weather conditions and issue a further communiqué when conditions are considered suitable and safe for reopening. Better weather alone does not confirm that access has reopened.

Frequently asked questions

Is Le Morne Brabant Mountain currently open?

No. Access to the whole mountain is closed from Wednesday 9 September 2026 until further notice.

Has a reopening date been announced?

No. Access remains closed until Le Morne Heritage Trust Fund issues a further communiqué confirming reopening.

Why has access been closed?

The closure is a precautionary safety measure under the access safety protocol because of prevailing adverse weather conditions and strong winds.

How will the public know when access can reopen?

LMHTF will monitor conditions and issue another communiqué when access can safely reopen.

Official source

This notice is based on the Le Morne Heritage Trust Fund communiqué dated 9 September 2026.

Read the original communiqué

Need more information?

For more information about this notice, email us at contact@mornebrabant.org.

LMHTF is the authority that will issue any update confirming that access can reopen.

contact@mornebrabant.org