"Mount Panié: The Top of New Caledonia" Massif du Panié by hunwagner

Massif du Panié Travel Guide: 19 reviews and 21 photos

At 1628 metres, Mount Panié is the highest mountain in New Caledonia. It is surrounded by what is possibly the best remaining block of virgin forest in the territory, and has been declared a nature reserve.
The climb to the peak is a rather steep, hard slog, but takes you past varied vegetation zones, rich endemic birdlife and stunning views of both coasts of Grande Terre.
If you are any bit interested in nature or hiking, this is an area not to be missed!

Intro Updated Jul 26, 2006
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Reviews (19)

The other side Sports & Outdoors (10)

From the ridge, you will have sweeping views of Grande Terre's interior, all the way to the west coast. Having climbed... more travel advice

The peak Sports & Outdoors (10)

Finally, you will emerge to a flatish plateu covered with low bush. Here you have fine views of the spine of the ridge... more travel advice

Towards the peak Sports & Outdoors (10)

Close to the peak, the trail becomes very steep in places, with some trickier scrambling necessary at least at one... more travel advice

The high-altitude zone - Massif du Panié

The high-altitude zone Sports & Outdoors (10)

Past here, the vegetation changes, with the trees becoming stunted and worn by wind. You will eventually reach the... more travel advice

Shopping (1)
A few crafts
Restaurants (1)
Almost NOTHING is available here!
Transportation (1)
By bus
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Trekki Feb 9, 2007 at 10:53 PM

My goodness ! This looks almost untouched !! Thanks for a very exciting description of such a hiking gem :-)) I love these trails which you have to find or squeeze yourself through and which are not yet "hiking streets" :-))
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CeciliaL Aug 11, 2006 at 4:29 AM

Hi Laslo, I love hiking. That is a great place that I should put on my list. thanks for sharing.