Hike· Praslin· Seychelles

Glacis Noir Trail (Praslin National Park)

4° 20.4′ S · 55° 44.7′ E

A Seychelles Parks and Gardens Authority trail through the palm-forest hills of Praslin National Park, next to Vallée de Mai, climbing to a mapped viewpoint over the island.

Practical

Open 8am–4pm daily. Non-residents over 12 Rs100; residents and under-12s free; card payment on site or online at spga.gov.sc/tickets (SPGA). Praslin National Park and Vallée de Mai together form a 700 ha Important Bird Area for the black parrot.

Best for

A cheap, quiet forest walk with a view