The Best Hiking Trails in French Polynesia

'La Traversiere' - Maupiti

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benoit.mulocher

Distance

5.18mi

Elevation +

1270f

TrailRank

57

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Crossing through Maupiti with the three tops on the way. Lots of wonderful viewpoints! First part is a bit wild as vegetation took over but still well guided with red marks on the threes. A bit of climbing to do. The way...

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Tahiti Mt Aorai summit

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Zak111

Distance

11.59mi

Elevation +

4692f

TrailRank

42| 5.0

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Start from restaurant O'Belvedere (taxi 3.5k xpf from downtown). Difficult hike due to: temperature, sun, annoying fernlike bushes. Up to ca. 1000m elevation, trail is cleared and mown. After that, you have to push yours...

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Le col des 3 pinus Opunohu

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Thomas Yong

Distance

4.24mi

Elevation +

889f

TrailRank

40

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I parked my car at the Marae Ti’i-rua parking spot and brought with me 3,5 liters of water. I chose to walk counter clockwise of the route, so I would start the ascent and the peak early into my hike. This proved to be a...

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Mont Temehani, Raiatea, Polynésie française

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Speedmanu

Distance

6.60mi

Elevation +

1972f

TrailRank

38

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Difficult trail with no signs at all. Very slippery portions. Be extremely careful with the weather, especially at the top

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Vaipahi trail - petite boucle

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PierreDBC

Distance

1.65mi

Elevation +

604f

TrailRank

37

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3 different lengths of trails (this is the medium length one with about 2.7km). Very enjoyable hike of Moderate effort, nice forest, and very nice views of the ocean and reef.

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Vaitape to summit of the first of the two peaks

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Deniz Binay

Distance

1.31mi

Elevation +

1903f

TrailRank

36| 3.0

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Start in front of the fireman station next to the Hina Pearl shop. Follow the rubans once you are in the forest. Might be tricky at the start but you've got this 👍. Amazing view on the top 🤩.

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French Polynesia: Moorea - 3 Cocotiers

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axltope

Distance

5.95mi

Elevation +

1148f

TrailRank

32

Nice trail through the forest with extraordinary views at the end. Trail could be very slippery after rain.

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Makaranga ridge

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benoit.mulocher

Distance

0.89mi

Elevation +

371f

TrailRank

32

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Short hike following makaranga ridge. Steep at some places so be prepared but nothing impossible plus fresh ropes to support the way up

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Cascade Faaone

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Kathryn Gill

Distance

3.36mi

Elevation +

820f

TrailRank

31

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This route is extremely challenging but if you are up for it the views are worth it. Lots of overgrowth and can be very slippery/muddy. With that said it is well marked with cairns. Plenty of river crossings but not to d...

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Maupiti LongerLoop Blazing a Trail Hike

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svSugarShack

Distance

5.37mi

Elevation +

1437f

TrailRank

31

The path/trail on Maps.me hasn't been used or marked in quite a while so after the top this became an adventure. Couple of wrong turns that ended up at steep drop-offs but in the end we managed to end up at the correct e...

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Mouaputa

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vib

Distance

3.24mi

Elevation +

1821f

TrailRank

31

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Perced mountain. Not complete because of rain. Very challenge trail. Half along the upper part of a river, the final along muddy ridge of the mountain. Very useful the rope. Little crampon for the mud suggested

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Huahine Antenna Hike

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Shanique Hikes

Distance

7.93mi

Elevation +

492f

TrailRank

31

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We live on our boat so we started the hike from the dingy dock You will be on the road for about an hour before ariving at the beginning of the antenna trail.

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Tahiti waterfall - Fautau’a

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Diogo Almeida 22

Distance

15.72mi

Elevation +

2789f

TrailRank

30

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Nice trail, a lot of shades. Take bug spray, mainly in the water a lot of black small bugs (they don’t bite). Some difficult parts take proper shoes and water shoes also for the river crossings (4 in total). This trai...

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Paea - Papao

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Thomas Yong

Distance

6.63mi

Elevation +

597f

TrailRank

24

I accidently started my app too early. The hike is only about 3-4 km long. Park your car on either side of the road at Grottes de Mara’a parking. Remember good shoes for hiking (not flip flops) and if it has rained or w...

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Fare

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vjefford

Distance

14.16mi

Elevation +

2310f

TrailRank

23

This loop takes you along the road on the north part of Huahine. It's beautiful and easy walking. Don't miss the blue-eyed sacred eels that are in the stream in the east side of the island, just at Faie. There's signs, y...

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Maupiti

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vjefford

Distance

4.63mi

Elevation +

1198f

TrailRank

23

This clockwise loop is overgrown a little on the west side during the ascent, but there is good shade from the sun. The trail follows the easiest descent from the peak. It can be steep and slippery in places, so a walkin...

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3 waterfalls

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Arianna Salazar

Distance

4.41mi

Elevation +

807f

TrailRank

23

Initial walk down a road until you get to the dense jungle. Very fun trail although quite muddy and slippery. You’ll have to cross the river 4 times and take climb up using some ropes before you finish. The waterfalls ar...

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Traversière Tehamani

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Fabian Rohner

Distance

6.72mi

Elevation +

2264f

TrailRank

23

Mostly easy, just a few more challenging sections towards the top. Don't do iit after heavy rains, it wil be too slippery

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Parea

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vjefford

Distance

3.24mi

Elevation +

719f

TrailRank

22

This trail starts on the road, turns off on a trail which gradually becomes overgrown with ferns, but will take you to a lookout over the west starting point. From there, there was no trail to follow to close the loop. T...

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Gambier - Twelve Apostles Hike - Rikitea

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svSugarShack

Distance

9.53mi

Elevation +

1342f

TrailRank

22

A continuation from the "Gambier Twelve Disciples Hike (https://www.wikiloc.com/hiking-trails/gambier-twelve-disciples-hike-51058080)" - where a comment which said it continues on around the island. Not exactly sure if t...

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Gambier - Teravai - Îles Gambier

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svSugarShack

Distance

4.37mi

Elevation +

840f

TrailRank

20

LIttle exploring at the start of this hike before coming back to the trail. A nice walk along the coast, can be done in Flip Flops. The sawgrass tends to grow over fast, just don't us it as a hand hold, it cuts good.

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Gambier - Rikitea Ridgeline - Îles Gambier

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svSugarShack

Distance

4.44mi

Elevation +

751f

TrailRank

20

Ridgeline around Rikitea, Gambier islands - a few ropes on slippery parts. Couple of view between the tress on the ridgeline

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Gambier Twelve Disciples Hike

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svSugarShack

Distance

3.63mi

Elevation +

591f

TrailRank

16

Nice hike around Mangareva in the Gambier Islands. Gave up and turned around, not sure where it would eventually lead.

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Mokotu TheLongWay

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svSugarShack

Distance

8.50mi

Elevation +

1732f

TrailRank

16

The Ridgeline leading to Mokotu - Another wander that ended at the top of the mountain in flip flops. Other than 3 dogs on the road that barked a bunch it was a beautiful ridge line hike, starts at the end of the road...

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Hanapaaoa

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glisscaptain

Distance

2.06mi

Elevation +

259f

TrailRank

9

Awesome walk through the coconut forest. Watch your head. Lovely people and local restaurant. Beautiful.

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