“It feels good to be lost in the right direction” – Are you ready to explore the hiking trails?
If you’re enjoying your vacation in Seychelles, then you can have an amazing hiking experience in the rocky middles of this island. Continue reading to explore the best hiking trails in Seychelles.
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Copolia Lodge Trail, Mahe
The most popular hiking trails in Seychelles lead from the Morne Seychellois National Park to the 497 meters high Mount Copolia. By taking this trailing track, you can enjoy a fragrance of cinnamon, pineapple, and vanilla.
After reaching the top of the granite mountain, you can enjoy the 360-degree panoramic view of St Anne Marine National Park and Victoria.
How to reach: You can reach this trailing track by taking a bus or a taxi from Sans Souci Road.
Glacis Trois Frères Trail, Mahé
Built-up with granite rocks, this hiking trail offers an amazing view of Mahe Island from the peak. On a clear day, you can enjoy the beauty of Praslin Island and La Digue from here.
If you’re a trailing expert, then you can go beyond the endpoint of this trail till the Trois Frères Cross which is at a higher altitude, but please be noted it is advised only for experienced hikers. Don’t forget to visit Aride Island Nature Reserve in Seychelles.
How to reach: You can take a bus from Victoria to reach this trail on Mahe Island. You need to get down from the Sans Souci Forestry Station and follow the trailing path.
Vallée de Mai Trail
Believed to be the Garden of Eden, this UNESCO World Heritage Site has three hiking trails that can take you on an amazing tour towards the full of dense tropical forests. To take this trailing path, you will have to pay an entry fee of EUR 26 per person.
How to Reach: This trail is on Praslin Island.
If you’re staying in Hotel Mahe Seychelles, you can get a ferry or a seaplane from Mahe Island to Praslin.
You can start this trail along the road between Grand Anse and Baie Sainte Anne.
Morne Blanc Trail
Enjoy this challenging trail by viewing the magnificent beauty of the island and by sipping perfectly brewed tea. While trekking, you will come across the tea plantation, where you can take a tour of the tea factory.
After the tea plantation, you will get more and more mountainous and the trekking will become a bit difficult, but don’t let that stop you.
Once you reach the peak, you will enjoy the amazing view of all the tiny islands. Make sure to start your hiking journey in the early hours of the morning to have an energetic trekking experience.
How to Reach: You can get to the starting point by taking a car or a bus to the tea factory and from there, you can start your hiking.
Also Read, Best Snorkeling Spots In Mahe
Cassedent Trail
You can enjoy a rollercoaster ride by taking this winding trail in Seychelles! In the trailing path, you will enjoy the marshlands, screw pines, and palms.
Once you reach the end of the trail, a complete feast is waiting for your eyes, i.e. a silver falling waterfall in the lap of nature. You will also find many small, small cool caves as well, where you can spend your time by taking a quick nap.
How to Reach: If you’re staying in Seychelles Resorts, then it’s very easy to reach this trail, as it is located on Mahe Island.
Best Time for Enjoying a Perfect Hiking Experience in Seychelles
As Seychelles is gifted with a tropical climate, the sun shines all the year around. So, you can plan your hiking in Seychelles at any time of the year.
But when it comes to the best among the best – June to September will win the game, as it is a dry season, the walking trails will be drier and will be easier to walk across.
So, what are you waiting for?
Book your tickets to Seychelles, book your stay at The Story Seychelles, and get ready to enjoy the thrilling & adrenaline rush hiking experience.
