What better backdrop for a hike than a view of a UNESCO World Heritage-listed lagoon? Located on the west coast of New Caledonia, the Bourail region offers not only superb walks in the heart of nature but, above all, magnificent panoramas of the Grande Terre lagoon.
Some hikes have evocative names like the Sentier des Géants (Trail of the Giants) or the Sentier des Trois Baies (Three Bays Trail). Others, like Boé Aérédi and Oua Koué, may seem more enigmatic to foreign visitors. But rest assured, the only things waiting for you are a change of scenery and wonder.
The various walks cater to all levels, traversing mountains and forests as well as skirting the rugged coastal cliffs. However, one common feature unites them all: breathtaking views of the lagoon. Other surprises along these hikes include La Roche Percée and its famous rock formation known as “Le Bonhomme,” a must-see!
