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 from sunrise to sunset! Find more information on the different routes here.
Click here for info on where to buy permits and how much they cost.
What’s on
Franschhoek Pass Reopened
WE ARE glad to announce that the Franschhoek Pass has been reopened. Starting Wednesday, 28 February…
Proposed Franschhoek Skytram
WITH regard to the Franschhoek Skytram development proposal the Advisory Board of the Mont Rochelle Nature…
Open weekends & Perdekop Trail restored
NOW that the holiday season has come to an end, the Franschhoek Pass will again be…
We are open for the holidays
JUST a quick update to say we are open every day of the week (including public…
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
MONT ROCHELLE NATURE RESERVE 