Lion Mountain
Lion Mountain is a mountain near Vieux Grand Port, Mauritius. It is so called because it resembles a sleeping lion. It has an elevation of approximately 440 metres.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- Type: Peak with an elevation of 146 metres
- Description: mountain in Mauritius
- Also known as: “Lion Mountain, Mauritius”, “Lions Head”, and “Lions Head Mountain”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Vallée de Ferney.
Vallée de Ferney
Nature reserve
La Vallée de Ferney is a forest and wildlife reserve situated in the Bambou mountains north of Mahébourg in Grand Port District, Mauritius. It is managed by the La Vallée de Ferney Conservation Trust.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Mahebourg and Beau-Vallon.
Mahebourg
Photo: Jeshan, Public domain.
Mahébourg is a small village on the south-eastern coast of the island of Mauritius, having a population of 15,457 as of 2015. It is considered the main town of the Grand Port District.
Beau-Vallon
Suburb
Beau-Vallon is a village in Mauritius located in Grand Port District. The village is administered by the Beau-Vallon Village Council under the aegis of the Grand Port District Council.
Lion Mountain
- Categories: mountain and landform
- Location: Grand Port District, Mauritius, East African Islands, Africa
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Latitude
-20.36115° or 20° 21′ 40″ southLongitude
57.72528° or 57° 43′ 31″ eastElevation
146 metres (479 feet)Open location code
5HFVJPQG+G4OpenStreetMap ID
node 1006773314OpenStreetMap feature
natural=peak
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Swedish—“Lion Mountain” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Lion Mountain”
- Chinese: “狮子山”
- Dutch: “Lion Mountain”
- French: “Montagne du Lion”
- German: “Lion Mountain”
- Swedish: “Lion Mountain”
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Bois des Amourettes and Grand Port.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Lion Mountain and South-Eastern Viewpoint.
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