Morne Blanc: Private Guided Hike Through the Mist Forest to the 675 m Viewing Platform
Photos: the tour operator, Island Tour Seychelles, Fabiologist, CC BY 4.0 on Wikimedia Commons, Radosław Botev, CC BY-SA 4.0 on Wikimedia Commons
- Duration
- About 3.5 hours
- Group
- Private
- Level
- Moderate, from age 8
- Cancellation
- Free to 36h
Morne Blanc is one of the most photographed views in Seychelles: a platform at the edge of a sheer cliff, with forest, bays and the Indian Ocean far below. The way up is a short, steep walk through moss, tree ferns and endemic palms.
The short answerThe Morne Blanc hike is a private guided climb from the Sans Souci road, near the tea plantations, through cool mist forest to a wooden viewing platform on a cliff at 675 m. The view falls straight down to the west coast of Mahé. The trail is short but steep, with roots and rocks. Plan about 3.5 hours with free pick-up, 2 to 3 of them on the trail. Children from 8 with some walking experience can join.
Is this for you?
A good fit if you
- Want the best cliff view on Mahé
- Like cool forest and rare plants
- Are fit enough for a short steep climb
Think twice if you
- Have children under 8
- Have knee or heart trouble, the path is steep both ways
- Want a guaranteed clear view, the top is often in cloud by midday
The route
- 1Your timePick-upFrom your hotel, guesthouse or any address on Mahé.
- 2Over the mountainsSans Souci road and the tea plantationsThe winding road crosses Mahé from Victoria to the west coast, past the tea gardens.
- 3StartMorne Blanc Nature Trail signThe trail leaves the road near the tea factory and enters the mist forest.
- 4Steady climbThrough the mist forestMoss, tree ferns and endemic palms. Listen for bulbuls before you see them.
- 5At the topMorne Blanc viewing platform, 675 mA wooden platform on the cliff edge, with the west coast straight below.
- 6Same trailCareful descent and drop-offBack down at a slow pace, then a drive to your hotel.
OpenStreetMap traces about 0.8 km of mapped trail for this route.
Price and what is included
| 1 guest | €129 |
| 2 guests, each | €69 |
| 3 to 4 guests, each | €55 |
| 5 to 25 guests, each | €49 |
| First child up to 12, with two paying adults | Free |
Your tour covers Private guided hike, only your group, Licensed local guide speaking English or French, Free pick-up and drop-off anywhere on Mahé, Transport to the trailhead and back.
Costs on top
| Food and drinks | Not included |
|---|---|
| Entrance fees | Paid on site where a place charges one. All fees |
These are the local operator's own prices, checked 10 November 2026. The tour is private, only your group takes part. You book and pay online with the operator, and the price for your date shows before you pay.
Key facts
| Operator | Island Tour Seychelles, a licensed family business on Mahé |
|---|---|
| Trail | Trail No 6, Morne Blanc, Morne Seychellois National Park |
| Top | Viewing platform at 675 m (OpenStreetMap) |
| Trail time | 2 to 3 hours up and down |
| Level | Short but steep, roots and rocks, from age 8 |
| Trail fee | None on the government fee list for Morne Blanc |
| Start | Sans Souci road, near the tea factory |
| Languages | English or French. Sheena also speaks some German |
| Pick-up | Free anywhere on Mahé, any time you choose |
| Cancellation | Free up to 36 hours before, full refund minus the payment fee |
Morne Blanc and the tea country
Morne Blanc is a 675 m peak in the Morne Seychellois National Park, reached from the Sans Souci road that crosses the mountains from Victoria to the west coast. The trail starts close to the Seychelles tea factory and its plantations.
The forest at this height is cool mist forest, wet and often in cloud. The Mahé highlands are an Important Bird Area for endemic species such as the Seychelles blue pigeon, bulbul and sunbird. The national park itself covers about 3,045 hectares.
Wildlife and nature on the way
A common endemic bird of Mahé, Praslin, La Digue and Silhouette, noisy and easy to spot in the forest.
Photo: Florival fr, CC BY-SA 4.0A woodland pigeon about 25 cm long with a silver-grey head, dark blue body and a bright crimson patch on the forehead.
Photo: A.Savin, FALA small nectar-feeding bird, kolibri in Creole, common across the islands.
Photo: Yulia Kolosova, CC BY 4.0The smallest kestrel in the world and the only breeding bird of prey in Seychelles, katiti in Creole after its shrill call.
A tree found only on Mahé, thought extinct until a few were found in the 1970s, named after its jellyfish-shaped open fruit.
Photo: Dao Nguyen and James Hardcastle, CC BY 4.0Look out for the endemic black snail Pachnodus niger on wet leaves near the top, and listen for bulbuls in the canopy.
Insider tips
The summit is often in cloud later in the day. The operator recommends mornings for the clearest view.
Closed shoes with a proper sole. Roots and rocks are slippery after rain.
It is cooler and wetter in the mountains than on the coast.
The factory is at the start of the trail. A short tour costs about SCR 25 to 35.
If a cloud hides the coast, wait a few minutes. It usually drifts past.
Weather and the best season
Seychelles is warm all year, about 24 to 30 °C on Mahé. October to March is the wetter half, January usually the wettest month, and July and August the coolest.
Trails are slippery after rain, which falls most from December to February. Morning starts are cooler and clearer, because clouds build over the mountains later in the day.
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Questions people ask
How long is the Morne Blanc hike?
2 to 3 hours on the trail, about 3.5 hours in all with pick-up and drop-off.
Is Morne Blanc difficult?
It is short but steep, with roots and rocks. A normal level of fitness is enough. The operator recommends it from age 8.
How high is the Morne Blanc viewing platform?
675 m, according to OpenStreetMap.
Is there a fee for Morne Blanc?
The government fee list shows no fee for Morne Blanc, unlike Copolia (SCR 100) or Trois Frères (SCR 150).
When is the best time to hike Morne Blanc?
Early morning. Clouds tend to build over the summit later in the day.
Where does the Morne Blanc trail start?
On the Sans Souci road near the Seychelles tea factory, in the Morne Seychellois National Park.
How do I book?
Online with the local operator from the button on this page. The price for your date shows before you pay.
Can I cancel?
Yes. Free up to 36 hours before the start, full refund minus the payment fee.
Sources10 sources, checked by the SeyBooking.com team on 10 November 2026
Every fact on this page comes from the sources below. If two sources disagree, we show both.
- Island Tour Seychelles, tour page (read 10 November 2026)
- Wikipedia: Mahé highlands Important Bird Area (Morne Seychellois National Park)
- OpenStreetMap contributors (trail and place data)
- SeyBooking.com: Seychelles entrance fees, checked 10 November 2026
- Wikipedia: Seychelles climate
- Wikipedia: Seychelles bulbul
- Wikipedia: Seychelles blue pigeon
- Wikipedia: Seychelles sunbird
- Wikipedia: Seychelles kestrel
- Wikipedia: Medusagyne (jellyfish tree)
- Photo: Fabiologist, CC BY 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
- Photo: Radosław Botev, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
- Photo: Fabiologist, CC BY 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
