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10,000 km from mainland France, in the heart of the Indian Ocean, Réunion is located 200 km north of the Tropic of Capricorn, 800 km east of Madagascar and 200 km west of Mauritius. Together with Mauritius and Rodrigues, it forms the Mascareignes archipelago. Volcanic and mountainous, Réunion peaks at 3,070 m on the Piton des Neiges. The subsidence of this ancient volcano created the magnificent cirques of Cilaos, Salazie and Mafate. Here, nature has remained in its purest state: luxuriant vegetation forests, waterfalls, breathtaking landscapes… Further east, a second mountain range, the marvellous Piton de la Fournaise (2,631 m) offers the intermittent spectacle of a still-active volcano amid lunar landscapes. This ensemble, known as the “interior” or “highlands”, is the soul and originality of the island. The “hauts” are also home to the domain of the “îlets” (islets), where lost villages have settled, far from the hustle and bustle of the coastline, and where time seems to have stood still.
In this hiking paradise, you’ll also have unforgettable encounters with simple, welcoming people.who will introduce you to the incomparable flavours of Creole cuisine.

Departures from April to December

Price to come* (land only)

INCLUDED

Half-board accommodation in hotels and B&Bs (except dinners in Saint Gilles)
Car rental(s) for your entire stay on the island (see details under Useful Links)
Carnet de Route, 1 copy per registration form
Tourist taxes

EXCLUDED

Air transport
Dinners on days 10, 11 and 12
Lunches, drinks, personal expenses, visits
Guarded parking at Col des Boeufs on day 3 (approx. 16 euros / vehicle / night)
Insurance
Registration fees

12 D / 11 N
19 meals+ Age
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Day 1: Salazie Circus

Arrival at Saint-Denis-de-la-Réunion airport. Collection of rental car and departure for the Salazie cirque (approx. 1 hr. drive). Depending on your arrival time at the airport, we recommend a visit to Saint-Denis and the vanilla cooperative at Bras Panon. Overnight in Hell-Bourg. Type of transfer : Approx. 1 h Accommodation / meals : Half-board accommodation in a hotel or bed & breakfast.
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Day 2: Salazie Circus

Salazie, a cirque of water, lulls you to sleep with its waterfalls. Discover Hell-Bourg, listed as one of France's “most beautiful villages”. Page 1 / 10 architecture, people and vegetation. Visit the Villa Follio-its Creole garden, orchid greenhouse... Overnight in Hell-Bourg. A choice of two hikes offering beautiful views of the Salazie cirque: - Terre Plate and the cryptomerias forest - 4 to 5 h walk - ascent 480 m - descent 480 m - Le Piton d'Anchaing - 4 to 5 h walk - ascent 650 m - descent 650 m Distance covered: 4 to 6.5 km - Activity time: 4 to 5 h - Total ascent: 480 to 650 m - Total descent: 480 to 650m Accommodation / meals : Overnight half-board in hotel or guesthouse
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Day 3: Mafate Circus

Drive to the guarded Col des Bœufs parking lot (approx. 1 h 15). From the pass, you walk from the Salazie cirque into the into the Tamarind Forest of the Mafate cirque. This cirque is so isolated that it can only be reached on foot, and nothing can disturb can disturb the peace and quiet that reigns here. Overnight at Marla or La Nouvelle, depending on availability. Activity time: approx. 5 h - Total ascent: 200 m - Total descent: 600 m Lodging / meals : Overnight half-board in a stopover gîte.
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Day 4: Mafate Circus - Palmistes Plains

In the morning, walk back to Col des Bœufs. In the afternoon, drive to the verdant Plaine des Palmistes, renowned for its climate, tables d'hôtes and fromage frais. Activity time: 4 to 5 h - Ascent: 800 m - Descent: 600 m Type of transfer: approx. 2 h Accommodation / meals : Overnight half-board in hotel or bed & breakfast
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Day 5: Tropical forest of Belouve

From Plaine des Palmistes, you set off in the direction of the Forêt de Bélouve. Your hike then takes you through the rainforest through the tropical forest to the Trou-de-Fer viewpoint. This 300 m-deep geological fault is undoubtedly one of the island's most emblematic landmarks. The promontory offers an exceptional panorama of the many the many waterfalls that flow into the fault. Overnight at Plaine des Palmistes. Distance covered: 12.5 km - Hour of activity: approx. 4 h - Ascent: 240 m - Descent: 240 m Type of transfer : About 30 min Accommodation / meals: Overnight half-board in a hotel or guesthouse. Variant : Nb: In the event of closure of the trail leading to Trou-de-Fer, two alternative hikes may be carried out as replacements the Tour du Piton Mare d'Affouches, or the Rempart de la Rivière de l'Est.
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Day 6: Fournaise Volcano

Early breakfast and drive to the Fournaise volcano. Discover Piton Kapor or Cratère Rivals. Depending on activity, this day's program may be modified. Mid-afternoon drive to the island's south coast. south coast of the island. On the way, we recommend a visit to the Maison du Volcan in Bourg Murat. Overnight in Saint-Philippe. Hour of activity: approx. 5 h - Ascent: 250 m - Descent: 250 m Type of transfer : Approx. 3 h Lodging / meals : Overnight half-board in a hotel or bed & breakfast.
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Day 7: South Coast

Discovery day on the south coast; program: short hike to Pointe de la Table (approx. 1 h), visit to the Jardin des Parfums Jardin des Parfums et des Epices in Saint-Philippe, visit to the lava tunnels of the 2004 lava flow, swimming in the seawater pool in the Puits des Anglais seawater pool... Overnight in Saint-Philippe. Distance covered: 2 to 3 km - Hour of activity: 1.5 to 2 h - Ascent: 20 m - Descent: 20 m Lodging / meals : Overnight half-board in a hotel or bed & breakfast.
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Day 8: Cilaos Circus

Today, you're off to the cirque of Cilaos. Visit the village of the same name: old Creole houses, thermal baths, the Maison des Vins, Maison de la Broderie, church, copper engraver... Hike to La Roche Merveilleuse. Night in Cilaos. Hour of activity: 2.5 to 4 h - Ascent: 300 to 400 m - Descent: 300 to 450 m Accommodation / meals : Overnight half-board in a hotel or bed & breakfast.
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Day 9: Cilaos

Hike to the Bras Rouge waterfall in the heart of the Cilaos cirque, dominated by the Col du Taïbit and the Grand Bénare and Piton Bénare and Piton des Neiges. Overnight in Cilaos. Activity time: approx. 3 h - Total ascent: 360 m - Total descent: 360 m Accommodation / meals : Overnight half-board in a hotel or bed & breakfast.
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Day 10: Saint-Gilles-les-Bains

Drive (approx. 2 h) along the leeward coast. Two free days await you in Saint-Gilles-les-Bains, with a wide choice of choice of activities: sea outings, deep-sea fishing, scuba diving, snorkeling, sea kayaking in the lagoon, flying over the island the island by paraglider or microlight... You can also take a hike from Le Maïdo to the Grand Bénare. Overnight stay Page 2 / 10 at Saint-Gilles-les-Bains / L'Hermitage. Activity time: 6 to 7 h - Total ascent: 730 m - Total descent: 730 m Accommodation / meals : Night + breakfast in a hotel or bed & breakfast.
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Day 11: Saint-Gilles-les-Bains

Drive (approx. 2 h) along the leeward coast. Two free days await you in Saint-Gilles-les-Bains, with a wide choice of choice of activities: sea outings, deep-sea fishing, scuba diving, snorkeling, sea kayaking in the lagoon, flying over the island the island by paraglider or microlight... You can also take a hike from Le Maïdo to the Grand Bénare. Overnight stay Page 2 / 10 at Saint-Gilles-les-Bains / L'Hermitage. Activity time: 6 to 7 h - Total ascent: 730 m - Total descent: 730 m Accommodation / meals : Night + breakfast in a hotel or bed & breakfast.
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Day 12:

Return of rental car at Saint-Denis airport. End of your stay. Optional ascent of Piton des Neiges on day 10, with overnight stay in a refuge on day 9 (must be specified on booking).
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