From Anse Vata to Mont Coffyn

Park at Anse Vata Park.

(S/E) Head north along Rue de l'Anse Vata for 1 km to reach Parc du Receiving Georges Brunelet.

(1) Walk around the park, then head north along Route de l'Anse Vata for a further 1.2 km until you reach Rue Lacave-laplagne,

(2) Turn left, then at the top of the hill take Rue Auguste Bourgine on the right and the^second left, Rue du Maréchal Leclerc. Walk up to the Croix de Lorraine (viewpoint of Mont Coffyn).

(3) Turn around, head back down to the roundabout, then continue straight on Rue René Coty until you reach the Panorama of Mont Vénus.

(4) Continue to the end of the street, then enter the Parc du Mont Vénus and follow the path on the left to cross it from east to west. At the bottom of the park, continue straight on to reach the seafront along the Baie de l’Orphelinat.

(5) Walk along the seafront to a roundabout, then turn left and continue to Baie des Citrons. Swimming is safe thanks to a shark net on this beach, Baie des Citrons.

(6) After the last bar on the left, follow Route de l'Aquarium to reach Anse Vata.

(7) Pass the aquarium on the right, then head towards the sea along the Promenade Roger Laroque to return to the car park at Parc de l'Anse Vata (S/E).

Plenty of restaurants and bars; no particular difficulties apart from the heat; bring water and a hat, and possibly trainers for the short walk through the dry forest of Mont Vénus.

(3) Mont Coffyn.
(4) Mount Venus.
(7) Lagon Aquarium.