Hike· Mahé (east coast)· Seychelles
Copolia Trail
4° 39.0′ S · 55° 27.5′ E
A short, steep SPGA trail in Morne Seychellois National Park that ends on a bare granite glacis with pitcher plants and the best view of Victoria, the airport and the whole Ste Anne Marine Park.
Practical
Pin is the Copolia summit (OpenStreetMap peak). Start on the Sans Souci road about 6 km from Victoria, with a ticket office and roadside parking; SPTC bus 12A Victoria-Copolia. 1.2 km and about 180 m of climb, about 1 hour 30 minutes, medium to high difficulty. Open 8am-4pm daily; non-residents 12 and over pay SCR 100 (card only on site, or online). Wear grippy shoes and bring water; start by early afternoon.
Best for
The view over the anchorages you just sailed
Nearby
- Mission Lodge Ruins and Viewpoint (Venn's Town)0.9 NM away
- SEYPEC Victoria South Service Station (LPG cylinder exchange)1 NM away
- The Sanctuary at Roche Caiman (Nature Seychelles)1 NM away
- Angel Fish Marina (north of Eden Island causeway)1.1 NM away
- Boardwalk Bar, Eden Island1.1 NM away
- Eden Island Waterfront Restaurants (Bravo, Tamassa, The Maharajas, Waterside)1.1 NM away
- L'Escale Resort Marina (former Wharf Hotel & Marina), Providence1.1 NM away
- Seychelles Islands Foundation Office (Aldabra and Vallée de Mai)1.1 NM away