CASSEDENT
A quiet forest trail in the Morne Seychellois National Park on Mahé, winding through the cool, green interior of the island. A peaceful walk for those who love the mountain side of the Seychelles.
A walk in the green interior
The Casse Dent trail is one of the lesser-known walks of the Morne Seychellois National Park, threading through the forested, mountainous heart of Mahe. It is a quiet, natural path far from the beaches, leading through cool, shaded woodland rich in the endemic plants and birds that make the Seychelles interior so special. For walkers who want the island’s green, mountainous side, it is a peaceful and rewarding outing.
The forest here is damp, lush and alive, a world away from the coast, and the sense of solitude is part of the appeal. It is the kind of trail where you are far more likely to hear birdsong than voices.
Walking it well
As with all the park’s trails, the ground can be uneven and slippery when wet, so grippy shoes, water and a little care go a long way, and a dry day makes for easier, safer walking. Because the paths in the interior can cross and be poorly marked, a local guide is worth considering, both to stay on route and to bring the forest and its wildlife to life.
For anyone keen to explore the wild, green Seychelles that most visitors never see, Casse Dent is a quiet, characterful choice.
Know before you go
| Where | Morne Seychellois National Park, Mahe |
| Type | Quiet forest trail through the interior |
| Effort | Moderate, uneven ground, a real walk |
| Bring | Grippy shoes, water, insect repellent, a rain layer |
| Guide | Worth considering for route-finding and the flora |
| Best time | Morning, in dry, settled weather |
What visitors say
★ 4 · 32 Google reviews★★★★★Did this in September 2025 on a rainy day. Got here using the bus ‘Port Launay via Sans Soucis’ from Victoria bus terminal (Need a bus card). The bus driver stopped us further down near tea factory which was a 20mins wal…
Chris Ning · via Google
★★★★cassedent 2.6km one way start from sans soucis. cross river head to mare cochon..down dan bernard and you’ll finish in belombre as at june 2025 the cassesent trail has been cleared and marked with c/tapes …sooo now’s y…
Pamela Madeleine-Pillay · via Google
★★★★This place is amazing but needs more signs for directions we did 4 diffrent route in 3 hours searching for th view point..love it tho it was worth it.
Anny Banane · via Google
★This trail is not save anymore! You should not walk this trail since it’s dangerous – they took down the official trail sign and hung up a warning.
Tamara Budke · via Google
The forest trails of the Morne Seychellois interior are best walked with a guide who knows the routes and the endemic flora. Base yourself on Mahe within easy reach of the mountain trailheads.
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Go in the dry and consider a guide. Casse Dent runs through the wet, green interior where paths can be faint and slippery, so choose a settled morning, wear proper shoes and let a guide bring the endemic forest to life.
