Où se trouve le Sentier du Coq de Roche ?

Le Sentier du Coq de Roche se situe à Roura, en Guyane française, le long de la route de Kaw, juste avant la scierie.

Quelle est la longueur du sentier ?

Le sentier fait 1,5 km aller-retour, pour une durée moyenne d'environ 1 heure 30.

Quand observer la parade nuptiale du coq de roche ?

Entre novembre et janvier, les mâles se rassemblent dans des aires de parade (« leks ») pour séduire les femelles.

Comment observer le coq de roche sans le déranger ?

Soyez patient et silencieux, et utilisez des jumelles pour minimiser les dérangements. L'espèce est totalement protégée depuis 1986.

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Sentier du Coq de Roche

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Overview

The Cock-of-the-Rock Trail is located in Roura, in French Guiana. This 1.5 km round-trip hike, with an average duration of about 1 hour 30, plunges into the heart of dense forest along an enriching and accessible route. The cock-of-the-rock, with its brilliant orange plumage and distinctive crest, is one of French Guiana's most emblematic birds.

Why Visit

The trail offers the opportunity to observe the cock-of-the-rock in its forest habitat. This bird, endemic to the region, has been fully protected since 1986. It favours mountainous massifs between 100 and 1,500 metres in altitude, where it finds caves and rock shelters for nesting; its presence is an indicator of the health of the forest ecosystem. Between November and January, males gather in display arenas known as "leks" to court females — a remarkable natural spectacle in which they deploy their plumage through vocal sessions, movements, and static displays.

Practical Information

It is recommended to wear hiking boots or sturdy shoes, as the path can be slippery and wet, especially after rain. To observe these birds without disturbing their habitat, be patient and quiet, and use binoculars to minimise disturbance. Note: the ONF may close the trail temporarily for safety reasons, in particular after heavy rain or high winds. Check its status before setting out.

Getting There

To reach the trail, head towards the Kaw road and park just before the sawmill. The entrance, discreetly located on the left-hand side of the road, marks the start of the route.

Wildlife

What you might see

Species most often reported by naturalists around this place. Nothing is guaranteed: wildlife comes and goes.

Bird
Martin-pêcheur d'Amazonie
Chloroceryle amazona
Photo credit
© Jan Ebr & Ivana Ebrová, CC BY · taken in Sinnamary · iNaturalist
Bird
Cassique cul-jaune
Cacicus cela
Photo credit
© Imrick B., CC BY · taken in Roura · iNaturalist
Bird
Tangara des palmiers
Thraupis palmarum
Photo credit
© Jan Ebr & Ivana Ebrová, CC BY · taken in Matoury · iNaturalist