Mount Olotele

Mount Olotele, also referred to as Olotele Mountain, is a 493-meter (1,617-foot) peak in the Western District of Tutuila Island in American Sāmoa. It is the highest peak on the western part of Tutuila Island.

Several villages lie on Mount Olotele, which is shared by Mapusagafou on the lower slopes and A‘oloau at the higher elevations. Deep within the lush, rainforested terrain of Mapusagafou is the Le Fale‘o Cultural Center, offering visitors an immersive experience of traditional arts, cooking, and customs. At A‘oloau, there is a botanical garden established by the Department of Tourism. Near the mountaintop, the village of A‘asufou sits at an elevation of 1,340 feet above sea level.

From A‘oloaufou, a brief hike leads to the Olotele Towers at 493 meters above sea level, where visitors can enjoy remarkable views. On clear days, the summit of Mount Olotele offers sweeping, 270-degree vistas that stretch across the entire island—reaching as far as Aunu‘u Island to the southeast and encompassing Tutuila's south shore villages. From this elevated vantage point, you can also spot iconic landmarks like Rainmaker Mountain, Matafao Mountain, the Tafuna-Leone Plain, and the South Pacific Ocean.

From Mount Olotele, a network of downhill trails connects to the villages of A‘asutuai, A‘oloautuai, and Fagamalo.