Exploring The Copolia Trail on Mahé (Seychelles)

From The Authors: Gaelle and Viktor are avid hikers and have done the Copolia Trail various times between 2018 and 2023.

The Copolia Trail is one of the best hikes you can do on Mahé, thanks in large parts due to its stunning views and relative easiness.

We have done the hike for the first time back in 2018 – and it continues to be just as awesome in 2023. One of the only things that changed are the number of tattoos on Viktor’s legs.

In this guide, we’ll detail how you can get there, what things to keep in mind, and show you what to expect on the hike and viewpoint.

👉 How To Get There | What To Keep In Mind | The Hike Itself | Some Additional Impressions Of The Copolia Trail

How to get to the copolia Trail

The Copolia Trail is located in the north of Mahé Island, on the edge of the Morne Seychellois National Park (which contains other amazing hikes like the Morne Blanc Trail and historical sites like Mission Lodge).

If you rented a car (or hired a driver), simply drive up Sans Souci Road until you reach the information booth. The location on Google Maps is accurate and there’s plenty of (free) parking space.

Another option is to take the bus. The bus stop is just a few meters away from the information booth (see first picture above). Bus lines 14 or 35 are the ones you could take.