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Vallée de Mai National Reserve – Coco de Mer loop from Praslin

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Vallée de Mai National Reserve – Coco de Mer loop from Praslin

Easy

4.8

(49)

655

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Vallée de Mai National Reserve – Coco de Mer loop from Praslin

00:58

3.50km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 15, 2026

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Vallée de Mai National Reserve

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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24 m

Glacis Noir Nature Trail Entrance

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Hiking trail - 1.4 km with decent altitude difference

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227 m

Vallée de Mai National Reserve Parking Lot

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Small parking lot at the edge of the reserve.

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346 m

Vallée de Mai National Reserve

Highlight • Forest

Opening hours:
Thursday 08: 30-16: 30
Friday 08: 30-16: 30
Saturday 08: 30-16: 30
Sunday 08: 30-16: 30
Monday 08: 30-16: 30
Tuesday 08: 30-16: 30
Wednesday 08: 30-16: 30

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517 m

Coco de Mer Palms in Vallée de Mai National Reserve

Highlight • Forest

This park is a must see if you pass by Praslin. Unique in the world and a leap into the prehistoric world.

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637 m

Green Gecko

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Look closely… Animals can be seen everywhere.

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1.06 km

Viewpoint and Shelter in Vallée de Mai National Reserve

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View of the jungle - palm trees palm trees palm trees

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1.12 km

Coco de Mer Trail, Vallée de Mai National Reserve

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Great vegetation and the biggest nuts ever to touch.

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2.36 km

Coco de Mer

Highlight • Natural Monument

The path through the jungle is well laid out. The entrance fee is extremely expensive. The three of us paid €80.

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3.50 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.02 km

331 m

148 m

Surfaces

2.96 km

331 m

116 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 19 July

29°C

26°C

92 %

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Comments

May 30, 2023,🇸🇨 Praslin - Vallée de Mai

Would you like some World Heritage? Then on to the Vallée de Mai. A number of endemic plants and animals live here. The mysterious Coco de Mer, the sea coconut, is famous. But also the black Seychelles parrot (not seen), the blue Seychelles pigeon (not seen) and the Seychelles bulbul (seen) live here.
The bus stops right at the entrance …

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October 20, 2024,La preistorica Vallée de Mai a Praslin ❤️🌴

This pearl of Praslin is home to what remains of the original palm forests of the Seychelles and has often been called the "Garden of Eden" for its isolated and mystical nature. Original and untouched jungle for millions of years, you can follow the traces of prehistory and find all six species of palms endemic to the area. The Coco …

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April 27, 2024,Praslin, Vallée de Mai

It's difficult to go to Praslin without going to the Vallée de Mai to see the emblematic coco-buttocks, but the entrance fee is very expensive, 450 rupees per person, and 1000 rupees for a guide, price to share with others tourists...
It is almost impossible to see the famous Black Parrot. All the trails are similar, easy to access even …

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Vallée de Mai National Reserve – Coco de Mer loop from Praslin

Glacis Noir Nature Trail Entrance

Vallée de Mai National Reserve Parking Lot

Vallée de Mai National Reserve

Coco de Mer Palms in Vallée de Mai National Reserve

Green Gecko

Viewpoint and Shelter in Vallée de Mai National Reserve

Coco de Mer Trail, Vallée de Mai National Reserve

Coco de Mer

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