Hike on the Morne Blanc Nature Trail on the island of Mahe, Seychellen

Hike on the Morne Blanc Nature Trail on the island of Mahe, Seychellen

An inspiring travel guide for the hike on the Naturpfad Morne Blanc on the island of Mahé on the Seychelles. Discover one of the best viewpoints on the island of Mahe on this short but rewarding hike.

Are you looking for the best viewpoint hike on the island of Mahé on the Seychelles? You are in the right place! In this short hiking guide, I give you a complete overview of hiking on the Mourne Blanc-Naturpfad with a panoramic view of the coast via Mahés west coast.

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Should I get a hiking guide for the Mourne Blanc Trail?

There are two ways to hike the Morne Blanc Trail, either with a licensed guide or independent. If you have followed this blog for a while, you know that I am a big fan of independent hiking and even choose to go for long 3-week hikes in the Himalaya without a guide.

For the Morne Blanc Trail, I would say that it would be very easy for most people to hike it without a guide because it is almost impossible to get lost. Sometimes it is definitely worth getting a guide. In this case, I would not recommend not to help you reach the summit, but to make the experience of the Mourne Blanc trail more pleasant.

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How to get to the trailhead

If you get a guide for the Morne Blanc Trail, arrange the entire back and forth transport. For those who hike independently, however, they have to make their own way to the starting point.

The start of the Mourne Blanc nature trail begins on the Sans Soucis Road. This street connects Victoria and the east coast with Port Glaud on the west side. It is a winding mountain road with remarkable stops, including the Mission Lodge and the Copolia Trail.

To get here, you can either stop at the Morne Blanc hike on an adaptable full-day tour through Mahé, pay a taxi driver or take the bus.
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The bus is the cheapest variant and very reliable on weekdays. This only costs SCR 14. You can take a bus from Victoria and simply tell your driver that you want to hike to the Morne Blanc, and he will take you on the go at the starting point.

As soon as you made it to the Google Maps PIN below, you will see the signpost and the clear path to the summit of the mountain.

The Morne Blanc Trail: What to expect

Hiking route: 1.8 kilometers back and for Duration: 1 hour back and forth
vertical meter | Morne blanc height: 667 meters
Medium

The Morne Blanc Trail is a pretty steep hike that immediately rises from the street. The height difference is quite constant at the 900 meters to the summit. However, there are no climbing or technical sections, which means that the most difficult thing is the required effort. For us it was quite a breeze to whiz to the summit in about 30 minutes. This included stops where Roddey explained the properties, history and meaning of certain plants.
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Morne Blanc is one of the most popular hikes on the Seychelles because it is accessible and easy to walk, but offers some of the most spectacular prospects.

However, it is not just the summit that makes this mahé hike so worthwhile. The path itself is very beautiful and leads through a sneaking path made of lush, tropical jungle. There is also a cool tree that has grown on a rock that you can climb into.

Mourne Blanc Trail card: My Strava
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connected: Anse Major Hike (Mahé)

Mourne Blanc viewpoint: Best view of the west coast of MAHE

If you approach the summit of the Morne Blanc, you will slowly see how the plants change due to the higher location. Shortly before you reach a small wooden bridge, you will find some great views of the Morne Seychelles National Park, including Morne Seychelles self (highest point on mahe). Alt = “Morne Seychelles National Park, Mahe”>
Apart from that, the Mourne Blanc viewpoint is far from the main event. You will know that you have reached the end when you see the wooden platform with a steel safety barrier.
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The Morne Blanc viewpoint is breathtaking on clear days. You will be rewarded with a panoramic view of the west coast of Mahe. From above you have a viewpoint on Therese and Conception Island, which lead the coast down to the Petite Anse on the South Cape. The beautiful lagoon of Port Glaud (near the Saucier Falls) is also visible from above.

Below are some photos that I took on a nice, clear morning on the summit of the Morne Blanc.
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Relatives: hikes on La Digue

Accommodation options on the island of Mahé

mahe is the main island and home of Victoria, the capital of the Seychelles. It is the largest in the inner islands and has several great accommodation. Here is a short travel guide with some recommendations.

Complete guidelines: I have written a comprehensive guide for overnight accommodation on Mahé, which contains a breakdown of the best areas and fantastic resort and hotel recommendations.

• Victoria and Eden Island for nightlife
• Beau Vallon for beaches and restaurants
• private islands for the ultimate island experience

Best selection

Best choice on Mahé: Eden Bleu Hotel (Eden Island)

The Eden Bleu Hotel is one of the best accommodations if you want to be near Victoria and Eden Island. It is an amazing modern hotel on the banks of the prestigious Yachthafen of Eden Island.

Visitors love the infinity pool, the clean, modern rooms and the world-class restaurant. I was in Eden Blue Hotel for 3 nights and it was my favorite accommodation on the Seychelles!
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Middle-class resort: Berjaya Beau Vallon Bay Resort

This beautiful beach resort and casino combination offers elegantly furnished rooms with all facilities that you can only want. Here you will find a large pool, three restaurants, a pizzeria, a fitness center, a Padi diving center and a tennis court.

The location is great because it is located with many beautiful beaches and restaurants in the area away from Victoria's hustle and bustle.
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Budget studio for self-catering: Precious Residence

If you want to explore MAHE with a small budget, then accommodation with self -catering is the best choice. Precious Residence is an apartment with excellent reviews (9.5 /10) and offers budget apartments with free WiFi, air conditioning and a kitchenette on the Grand Anse (west coast).
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Ultimate short vacation: yes Enchanted Island Resort

looking for the ultimate short vacation in the Indian Ocean? The yes Enchanted Island Resort is a flawlessly beautiful resort on a tiny private island at the foot of St. Anne Marine Park.

The villas in the French colonial style have a private infinity pool, a terrace with a panoramic view and a private footpath to the beach. If you are looking for a unique honeymoon vacation, this is your best choice.
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Alternative: Stay on the mysterious island of Silhouette (Hilton).

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More mahe & seychellen Adventure Inspiration

I hope that my experience in hiking on the Morne Blanc Trail on the Seychelles inspired you to take your own trip when you visit Mahe.

While you are here on my blog, take a look at some of my other articles to get more inspiration. I wrote in detail about travel on Mahe, Praslin and La Digue, including natural paths, waterfalls, beaches, island hopping and amazing cultural experiences. I am sure that you will find something that will inspire you for your adventures on these beautiful islands in the Indian Ocean.

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