The Best Hiking Trails in Îles du Vent (French Polynesia)

Ball busting walk up and down the hills of Moorea

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The Sneds

Distance

8.28mi

Elevation +

1322f

TrailRank

58| 5.0

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Lovely walk, bit tricky in one or two places but definitely worth the effort. Sorry we went a bit wrong once or twice but not for too long - if you just follow our tracks you will be fine

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Moorea - Pao Pao - Otumai - Pao Pao

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Erwin and Lambrini

Distance

9.51mi

Elevation +

2408f

TrailRank

44

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We did this hike on a cloudy day. After the begin it was getting more and more slippery, sometimes rain, therefore you always had to look where you step. We were alone with the impressive nature. This route is also used ...

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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

41

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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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Tahiti - Valley Vaite to the second dam

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Erwin and Lambrini

Distance

11.30mi

Elevation +

2972f

TrailRank

40

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At km 52,1 on the west coast you follow the road and the river to the mountains wich is slight rising In the beginning there are many inhabited houses, also many dogs. Most of the dogs are friendly, but it is always reco...

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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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Belvédère et cascade (viewpoint and waterfall)

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Shanique Hikes

Distance

9.73mi

Elevation +

1381f

TrailRank

34

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We walk from pal pal village to the pineapple plantation. Then you’ll walk the ancestral trail to some ancient archeological ceremonial sites. This part of the trail is very beautiful. Then you’ll walk up to the viewpoi...

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French Polynesia: Moorea - 3 Cocotiers

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axltope

Distance

5.95mi

Elevation +

1148f

TrailRank

33

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

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Tahiti waterfall - Fautau’a

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Diogo Almeida 22

Distance

15.72mi

Elevation +

2789f

TrailRank

32

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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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3 coconut with big loop

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Franky In The Woods

Distance

4.70mi

Elevation +

1614f

TrailRank

32

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Hiking barefoot so taking more time :) The trail to the three coconut lookout is well made and beautyful. Two broken bridges but you can cross arround. The loop trail from coconut back on the ridge is amazingly beautyful...

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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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Route le Cocotier

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manon-ontour

Distance

10.27mi

Elevation +

1637f

TrailRank

30

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We tried to do the circular route and come back through the other valley. On the rim we searched but could not find a way down. It was a very steep drop off. We ended up doing a circular route up and down to the last hou...

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Mt Rotui, Moorea

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RafelSi

Distance

4.46mi

Elevation +

2726f

TrailRank

30

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(Note: after departure, it did not record until the pine tree. The trail should be the same as in the descend.) Demanding route that departs in front of the Hilton into the bush, with a steep section (fixed ropes that h...

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Waterfall, Moorea, French Polynesia

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Steve O'Brien

Distance

0.87mi

Elevation +

433f

TrailRank

27

An easy uphill walk to the Tropical Garden where there is a good view of the bay, refreshments, items for sale and a vanilla orchard, then a moderate hike from there to the waterfall (cascade in french - follow the signs...

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Teahupoo beyond the end of the road

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Ivorbigun

Distance

13.96mi

Elevation +

1962f

TrailRank

27

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A walk following the coast line with a marked trail into the valley. Not an easy hike you will get your feet wet and possibly the rest of you in the rain 😊

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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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Mount Mouputa or la montagne percée

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Magdalena Karolak

Distance

2.64mi

Elevation +

2707f

TrailRank

23

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A marvelous 360 degree view from the top Moderate difficulty on a sunny day: take hiking shoes with a good grip and climbing gloves The trail gets very slippery on the descent Make sure to take the left at the beginning...

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Arboretum Du Plateau Taravo

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Kathryn Gill

Distance

1.61mi

Elevation +

404f

TrailRank

22

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Moderate hike. We’ll maintained trails with great views. Can be a bit slippery after rain. Had many different trails.

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Valee oroheno

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szawele

Distance

21.52mi

Elevation +

3005f

TrailRank

16

This is a trail in thé river, according to thé guidebook it s continue to thé col but we didn t find thé right path.

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Taharuu jusqu'au refuge

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Fabien Crépin

Distance

10.12mi

Elevation +

2992f

TrailRank

64| 4.0

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Rando sympa et variée, depuis le parking tout au bout du chemin jusqu'au refuge des chasseurs. Très aquatique avec 16 ou 17 traversées de rivière, autour de la 12ème le courant est fort (saison sèche pourtant) et des ba...

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Vers le mont Aorai jusqu'au deuxième refuge

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Smarti@l

Distance

9.67mi

Elevation +

6644f

TrailRank

55

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Montée vers le Mont Aorai. Le mauvais temps ne nous a pas permis de réaliser le dernier km jusqu'au au sommet. Le sol ayant été détrempé la descente n'a pas été simple. Néanmoins beaux panoramas (voir photos)

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Auto École Pirae Point de vue Diadème Belvédère

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Chamorin Moana

Distance

13.03mi

Elevation +

4193f

TrailRank

55

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Départ Auto école rue Bernière et direction la mairie de Pirae puis tourner pour monter au Belvédère par le premier parking jusqu’au panneau du début du sentier de randonnée, à partir de ce point il faudra marcher encore...

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Sommet de l'Aorai

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Fabien Crépin

Distance

12.19mi

Elevation +

5922f

TrailRank

53| 4.33

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8h30 pour l'AR en marchant bien avec une bonne heure de pause, partir au lever du jour pour avoir la fraicheur et la vue dégagée. Depuis le restaurant Belvédère, le chemin est tracé, impossible de se tromper. On passe ...

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Crêtes de Mara'a

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Fabien Crépin

Distance

3.75mi

Elevation +

1368f

TrailRank

53| 3.34

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Rando sympathique et rapide au dessus des grottes de Mara'a Départ par les escaliers tout au bout du parc des grottes direction Papara, le sentier est tracé au dessus et assez raide au début avec passages sur cordes q...

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Trois pinus depuis la route des ananas, retour sentier des ancêtres

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Fabien Crépin

Distance

4.40mi

Elevation +

869f

TrailRank

52| 4.33

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Départ en garant les voitures environ 2km de route des ananas depuis Opunohu. On prend à gauche à la première bifurcation puis on suit la piste et ensuite le sentier, très belle vue sur le Rotui avant de monter via un b...

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