Copolia Trail

Join us on a guided walk within the ‘Morne Seychellois National Park’, the trail begins next to Sans-Soucis road with a descent into the tropical forest, shaded by a large white trumpet tree (Tabebuia pallida), known for its white and pale pink flowers.

The security shack with officers who keeps the trail secured is located directly after on the left. The path climbs up the side of a ravine after a short while, alternating between ascents and descents. After several hundred meters, large blocks of granite begin to loom on either side of the trail. The slope becomes quite steep. A quick stop to take a closer look, could lead to spotting the endemic dragonfly hiding underneath the ferns on either side of the narrowed path.

Crossing a few wooden planks along the way, after about 1.3 km (0.8 mi.) you will come upon a narrow metal ladder which leads to the glacis plateau with the one of the most spectacular view of the west coast of Mahe. Cairns built by hikers are scattered here and there.

You can also see the surrounding peaks. Trois Frères (towering over Victoria), Morne Seychellois, Morne Blanc and Congo Rouge. The view from the edge of the cliff is sure to take your breath away. The Ste. Anne Marine National Park comprising of six islands namely, Ste Anne, Ile aux Cerfs, Ile Moyenne, Ile Longue, Ile Ronde and Ile Cachee. Extra precaution is required when exploring the granite blocks to find the famous pitcher plant (Nepenthes pervillei) which only lives at sites higher than 350 m (1,200 ft.) and also a permanent resident of these glacis formations.