6 Amazing La Digue Hikes & Nature Trails (Seychelles)

Strap up your laces and discover these incredible jungle nature hiking trails on La Digue island on your next visit to the Seychelles.

When people think of La Digue Island, what pops to mind is usually pristine, granite-dotted white-sand beaches and tropical, turquoise waters.

But, did you know that La Digue is also a hiker’s paradise?

I spend a lot of time hiking on the island and have documented plenty of iconic and hidden trails on this blog. Below are my favorite hikes on La Digue Island with directions and tips on how to complete each one.

2. Nid d'Aigle Hike (Eagle's Nest) - Highest Point on La Digue

• Hike Distance: 4 km (2.5 mi)
• Hike Difficulty: Moderate to Hard
• Duration: 2-3 hours

The Nid D'Aigle hike, also known in English as the Eagle's Nest is the highest point on La Digue Island. The summit of Nid D'Aigle mountain rises 333 metres (1092 ft) above the tropical Indian Ocean and is one of the steepest nature trails on La Digue.

The starting point for this trail is directly behind the Belle Vue Restaurant. This restaurant is already quite high, so most of the elevation will be covered on the very steep and winding concrete road on the way up.

Again, this road is very steep, and taking a bicycle up here is not a good idea.

The hike itself is very scenic, offering breathtaking views of the western side of La Digue on the way up. Overall, it's quite a short walk, reaching the summit after about 500 meters (roughly 120 meters of incline).

The summit offers the best views you'll find on La Digue. You'll get clear views of L'Union Estate, Anse Source D'Argent, and even Praslin Island in the distance.

Book: Guided experience to Nid D'Aigle with my guide Henry.
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3. Anse Cocos Hike

• Hike Distance: 6 km (3.7 mi) round trip
• Hike Difficulty: Moderate
• Duration: 2-3 hours

Another one of the best beaches on the island is Anse Cocos. This beach is famous for its incredible natural swimming pool and blue water.

There are two options to get to Anse Cocos on La Digue and both of them require nature trail hikes. I've covered both options extensively in my guide to Anse Cocos.

The trails leading to this beach are very scenic, with plenty of opportunity to spot endemic animal and plant life. In particular, keep an eye out for the elusive Seychelles Paradise Flycatcher, the Seychelles Bulbul, the Seychelles Giant Day Gecko, and the hard-to-spot Seychelles Bronze Gecko.

4. Romeo & Juliet Viewpoint Hike (Unique Viewpoint)

This next La Digue hike is quite remote and I was shown it by my guide Henry.

He has visited this spot since he was a young kid but in recent years, a German wedding photographer, with the help of some viral photos, made the spot blow up. He named it the Romeo and Juliet viewpoint, but Henry prefers to call it his Unique Viewpoint.

The track begins off the Belle Vue Road (the same road leading up to Nid D'Aigle).

In total, expect roughly 2 kilometers of undulating jungle trekking to reach the viewpoint. Furthermore, getting here involves navigating a maze of rocky, jungle trails with plenty of wrong turns down logging tracks.

Once you arrive at the Romeo and Juliet Viewpoint (Unique Viewpoint) you'll be awarded with some of the most breathtaking views on the island.

The eastern side of La Digue is my personal favorite due to it being devoid of housing development. Instead, you'll get to experience untouched nature and incredible views over Grand Anse, Petite Anse, and Anse Cocos.

Finishing up the hike, it's better to continue down to Anse Cocos, where you can then take the shorter trail back to Grand Anse to reach the road.

Book: Guided experience to Romeo and Juliet Viewpoint (Unique Viewpoint) with my guide Henry.
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5. Anse Songe Nature Trail

• Hike Distance: 1 km (0.62 mi)
• Hike Difficulty: Easy
• Duration: 20-30 minutes

The hike to Anse Songe is another great short nature trail on La Digue.

This trail begins just a few hundred meters before the access to Grand Anse Beach on the southeastern end of La Digue.

The track begins by winding through a flat, sandy jungle before climbing over a short hill. In total, this La Digue hiking trail should only take about 20 minutes and you could even ride your bicycle to the short hill, cutting down some time.

Anse Songe is a rocky beach which you'll often have all to yourself. This beach is a little shallow and there is a small stretch of sand below a large granite boulder that is great for swimming and cooling off after the walk.

6. Hike Through L'Union Estate

• Hike Distance: 3 km (1.86 mi)
• Hike Difficulty: Easy
• Duration: 1-2 hours

While not technically an official La Digue nature trail, walking through the palm forests and discovering the historic highlights of L'Union Estate is a great way to stretch your legs.

While many people decide to ride their bicycles through the estate, there are plenty of scenic trails between each attraction that you can walk instead.

In case you didn't know, the estate provides access to Anse Source D'Argent, which is La Digue's most famous beach.

How to Get to La Digue Island

Ready to start exploring the incredible hiking and nature trails found on La Digue Island, the Seychelles? Still in the planning stages of your trip? Here are some useful travel tips, starting with how to get to the island!

• You have 2 options. Firstly, you could take the Cat Cocos (fast ferry) directly to La Digue Island from Mahe, which costs roughly €72 and takes 1 hour and 45 minutes. 
• Otherwise, you’ll want to take the Air Seychelles scenic flight to Praslin, then take the Cat Rose to La Digue Island. This is a scenic option and includes a breathtaking low-flying flight over the islands.