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La Grande Traversée de L'Ouest
La Grande Traversée de l’Ouest is a unique 10 km open-water swimming adventure across one of Mauritius’ most spectacular lagoons. Starting at Le Morne and finishing at La Preneuse, swimmers will pass close to Île aux Bénitiers, cross the Rivière Noire lagoon and experience the west coast from an entirely new perspective.
The event can be completed solo, solo with fins and snorkel, or as a relay team of two or four swimmers.
Participants must be comfortable swimming in deep, open water and must have trained appropriately for their chosen distance. The event will be supported by boats, kayaks, professional sea-rescue personnel and a medical team. Floating refreshment stations will be positioned approximately every 2.5 km.
| RACE | START TIME | Price | |
| 10km Solo Swim | 05:30 | Price effective from 29 Jul 2026 to 25 Oct 2026 ages from 17 to 99 | MUR 1500.00 |
| 10km Swim Solo with Palmes & Tuba | 05:30 | Price effective from 29 Jul 2026 to 25 Oct 2026 ages from 17 to 99 | MUR 1500.00 |
| 10km Swim - Relay 2 Swimmers | 05:30 | Price effective from 29 Jul 2026 to 25 Oct 2026 ages from 17 to 99 | MUR 1000.00 / Person |
| 10km Swim - Relay 4 Swimmers | 05:30 | Price effective from 29 Jul 2026 to 25 Oct 2026 ages from 17 to 99 | MUR 800.00 / Person |
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10km Solo Swim
For swimmers ready to conquer the full challenge
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10km Swim Solo with Palmes & Tuba
A dedicated category allowing participants to complete the entire crossing using swimming accessories.
Fins and snorkel are not provided. -
10km Swim - Relay 2 Swimmers
5 km per swimmer – share the effort and experience the adventure as a team
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10km Swim - Relay 4 Swimmers
2.5 km per swimmer – the ideal format to discover long-distance swimming, take on a challenge with friends, and share an unforgettable experience
Other Information About Event
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Event Information
Safety & Security
The safety of all participants is our highest priority.
The course will be fully supported by a dedicated water safety team, including safety boats and kayaks positioned along the route. Three floating refreshment stations, located every 2.5 km, will provide swimmers with water, nutrition, and the opportunity to refuel before continuing their crossing in the best possible conditions.
Participants must be at least 18 years of age, be confident swimming in open water, and have the appropriate level of training and preparation for the distance they have chosen.
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Race Information
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IMPORTANT TO NOTE
Minimum age: 18 years old
No maximum age, provided the swimmer is medically fit and sufficiently trained for the selected distance. -
Entry Fee Includes:
- Official event swim cap
- Finisher medal
- Race refreshments at the floating feeding stations
- Drink and snack at the finish
- Medical and water-safety support throughout the course
- Timing and official results
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Prizes & Results
- 10 km Solo – Men: 1st, 2nd and 3rd
- 10 km Solo – Women: 1st, 2nd and 3rd
- 10 km Solo with fins and snorkel – Men: 1st, 2nd and 3rd
- 10 km Solo with fins and snorkel – Women: 1st, 2nd and 3rd
- 2-person relay – Overall teams: 1st, 2nd and 3rd
- 4-person relay – Overall teams: 1st, 2nd and 3rd
There is no compulsory mixed-team requirement.
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Bib Collection
Date, time and location to be confirmed.
Each participant must present an ID when collecting the race pack.
