Why go
This La Digue walk is for visitors who prefer a beach-to-beach hike over a day of cycling between distant stops. Grand Anse La Digue sets the scene with an exposed shore and the start of the path to Petite Anse La Digue. After the short hill crossing, continue beyond Petite Anse La Digue to Anse Cocos, giving the final bay more time. Allow another 50 minutes to retrace the footpath through Petite Anse La Digue to Grand Anse La Digue; the outward walking times alone do not get you back. Heat and uneven ground make it more active than the short distances suggest. Check the sea state at each beach, since surf and currents can make swimming unsafe.
The route, stop by stop
World itinerary estimate: 105–300 min
Times are planning estimates. Unknown visit durations start at an editable 30 minutes; access is checked separately.
- 01
Main stop · 30–60 min
Grand Anse La Digue
A broad surf-facing beach on La Digue’s south-east coast. Strong surf makes swimming unsafe at times. The beach is the start of the path to Petite Anse, but its surf-facing water is often unsuitable for swimming.
Explore Walk · 19 min · Estimated
02Main stop · 30–60 min
Petite Anse La Digue
A smaller beach beyond Grand Anse on La Digue. Check sea state before swimming. SeyVillas describes a short hill walk from Grand Anse and deep water with high waves; come for scenery more than swimming.
ExploreWalk · 11 min · Estimated
03Main stop · 45–90 min
Anse Cocos
A foot-access cove on La Digue’s east side. Currents remain possible even in sheltered sections. The walk from Grand Anse passes Petite Anse, and the more sheltered bay can still carry currents outside calm pockets.
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