Dutoitskop peak trail at Mont Rochelle nature reserve Franschoek pass

Walk through the Mont Rochelle nature reserve enjoying the outdoors and great company. Join the Meridian dream team of Nicole ,Lyn and Kevin as we walk the Dutoits kop peak trail .The in-and-out trail to DuToitskop Peak starts and ends at the main entry gate to the Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve. The trail rises about 660m to DuToitskop Peak (elevation 1 407m; 33-52-57 S; 19-09-00 E). A moderately fit person can hike to DuToitskop Peak in less than 3 hours (one way).
The DuToitskop Trail, which includes the walk up to Breakfast Rock, branches off to the left (in a north westerly direction) at Breakfast Rock. The trail mostly heads in a north-north westerly direction, rising steadily (about 15-17m per 100m). Magnificent vistas of the Franschhoek valley can be seen on the way up. R60 Per person payable to enter reserve .No cash. R40 guest fee for non Meridian Hiking Club members. Meet 10 am at gate entrance to Mont Rochelle nature reserve.
Bring water ,picnic, hat, sunblock and raingear.
You will need to be fairly fit to do this walk.
Please note that you hike entirely at your own risk.