Hike· Silhouette· Seychelles
Jardin Marron Trail (Silhouette)
4° 29.4′ S · 55° 14.4′ E · approximate
A steep guided climb of about 400 m to a hidden grove of coco de mer palms at roughly 350 m, named for the Marrons, people who escaped slavery in the late 1700s and hid in this forest.
Practical
Pin approx, inland of La Passe. About 2-2.5 hours (NIVA Labriz; their page gives both 3 km and 5 km out-and-back). Continuous steep slopes, roots, granite boulders and muddy sections; guide included when booked through the resort.
Best for
Wild coco de mer without the Vallée de Mai crowds
Nearby
- Seychelles Sheath-tailed Bat (Silhouette)0.6 NM away
- Silhouette National Park0.6 NM away
- Dauban Mausoleum0.7 NM away
- Grann Kaz (Dauban Plantation House)0.7 NM away
- Island Conservation Society Silhouette Conservation Centre0.7 NM away
- Mont Dauban Trail0.7 NM away
- Ramasse Tout Trail (Silhouette)0.7 NM away
- Silhouette Native Plants Garden Trail0.7 NM away