Hike· Moorea· French Polynesia — Society Islands

Col de Vaiare Cross-Island Trail

17° 31.2′ S · 149° 48.1′ W

The old footpath across Moorea's spine between Vaiare and the head of Cook's Bay (Paopao), crossing the Col de Vaiare with views over the north coast, and continuing to the Belvedere via Trois Pinus.

Society IslandsTahiti & Moorea

Practical

Pin is the col. 2026 brief: 8 km, crosses private land; access from the head of Cook's Bay or Vaiare. Wikivoyage: from the Bayside Moorea Market road at Vaiare, about 1 hour to the col, then about 2 hours via Trois Pinus to the Belvedere. Bring water, repellent; muddy after rain.

Best for

Linking the Vaiare and Paopao anchorages on foot

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