The natural trails at Morne Seychellois Park are key attractions in the beautiful park.
The Morne Seychellois Park was created in 1979.
You can use the natural trails at Morne Seychellois Park to unwind the largest park in Seychelles.
The park has the highest peak in the country on the island of Mahe.
Mountain climbers use the natural trails at Morne Seychellois Park to see the best views of the country.
The distance of the park to the Seychelles international airport is within one hour from the Glacis Trois Freres: Nature Trail.
Natural Trails at Morne Seychellois Park to Explore
Key attraction along the natural trails at Morne Seychellois Park
The natural trails at Morne Seychellois Park are 12 in number that tourists explore during their excursions in the park.
The park has become one of the tourists’ attractions that bring visitors to the island that is chocked in a rainforest.
There are maps and marked natural trails at Morne Seychellois Park that visitors can make use of during their guided tours to conquer the 12 different trails.
Morne Seychellois National Park Nature Trails
Seven official natural trails in the park can guide you to see the pristine surroundings of the park and this is can also lead you through the heart of the Protected Areas.
The following are the nature trails:
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Glacis Trois Freres: Nature Trail
Trois Freres means ‘Three Brothers’ may probably come alive because of the closeness of the three cliffs that overlook the capital city, Victoria.
The length of this trail is 800m and the change in altitude is 200m.
The duration of this journey is 1 hour.
The interest in this trail includes seeing the panoramic view of the International Airport and the East Coast view.
There are rarest Carnivorous Pitcher Plants and exotic forest species here.
Dans Gallas: natural trails at Morne Seychellois Park
Dans Gallas was resided by the Ethiopians (Gallas) who were released on Mahe in the 19th century after the British Navy’s liberation.
The length is 2km and the change in altitude is 310m while the duration of the journey takes 2h 30 mins.
Mare Aux Cochons: Natural trails at Morne Seychellois Park
The Mare Aux Cochons trail is full of adventure with its series of interlinked tracks and the upland valley of this place as the focus.
Route 1 at natural trails at Morne Seychellois Park
Le Niol – Mare Aux Cochons Marsh – Danzil.
It is 7.
9 km and only one way.
The altitude change is close to 470m.
Visitors see the distillery ruin that was once producing the cinnamon oil in commercial quality.
Route 2A
Le Niol- Mare Aux Cochons Marsh-Le Niol.
It is 9.
6km in length and it is the same route when returning.
The altitude change is from 270m up and down to 470m.
Route 2B at natural trails at Morne Seychellois Park
Le Niol – Glacis d’antins – Le Niol.
The length is 8.
6km and the route back is the same.
The altitude change is up 400m down 400m.
The attraction includes seeing the mist forest.
Route 3A
Le Niol – Mare Aux Cochons Marsh – Port Glaud
The length of this route is 7.
7 km and the northerly route is one way.
The altitude change is up 270m down 470m.
The interest includes seeing the old bridge, crossing the river, and seeing the distillery ruins.
Route 3B
Le Niol – waterfall and cave – Port Glaud
The length of the route is 7.
2km with a southerly route that is one way.
The altitude change is up 270m down 470m.
Side attractions are cave and river sightseeing.
Route 4
Port Glaud – Mare Aux Cochons marsh – waterfall and cave.
The distance length is 7.
8km and it is a circular route.
The altitude change is up 470m down 470m.
The river and cave are what to see.
Anse Major: Nature Trail
Visitors can combine relaxation and walk here.
There is a beach that is located at the mouth of a stream, which is called ‘Riviere Major’, this is what brought the name, Anse Major.
Morne Blanc : Nature Trail
This trail involves climbing the Morne Seychellois National Park to the top of a mountain that is characterized by the cloud forest.
Copolia: Nature Trail
The trail takes visitors to the Copolia summit.
Visitors and come to a point where they can have views towards the Ste Anne Island and the East Coast.
Mission Lodge: natural trails at Morne Seychellois Park
The history of the Industrial school and Mission at Venn’s Town is told along this route, where some of the kids of former slaves were educated.
