Although the majority of the walk is through shady forest the summit of Copolia is exposed to direct sun 500 meters above sea level. The summit offers fantastic views overlooking the east coast of Mahe and on a clear day it is possible to spot up to fourteen other islands. Anse Royale to Anse a la Mouche - An EASY graded walk through a historical area of Mahe. Often passing small settlements and scattered houses it allows you a glimpse of life away from the hustle and bustle of Victoria. It will take you three to four hours to complete this walk depending on which route you take and it is possible to visit an old chapel and two cemeteries as well as some startling vegetation.
Local buses are available on completion of the walk.
The trail can be followed on foot or by bicycle passing several old houses built in the architectural style of the French colonial era before reaching some woodlands, a marsh and the spectacular beach of Grand Anse. The return journey leads you through a couple of villages and past the home of the endemic Black Paradise Flycatcher. Graded as EASY it is a fascinating walk through what many believe to be the original Garden of Eden. There is a small fee payable to enter the park and walks can take forty five minutes to two hours depending on which of the many routes you take. There are several small guides to accompany these walks which have been well written and will inform you of the flora and fauna that you can expect to see along the way.