Reunion Island : Hiking in the cirques, forests and pitons
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This sporting holiday brings together the best walks on Reunion Island. From the Cirque de Mafate to the Dolomieu crater, the trails will enchant you with their panoramic views and their diversity of landscapes. Reunion Island will hold no secrets for you.

From

1790€

Length of stay

10 DAYS / 8 NIGHTS

Minimum number of participants

Privatised trip for 2 people or more
Customisable programme

Highlights

A walking tour to discover all the facets of Réunion Island
Total immersion in the nature of the island

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Day 1

France, Saint-Denis

Arrival in Réunion

Arrival in Réunion

Departure from Paris and overnight flight to St Denis de La Réunion

Day 2

Saint-Denis, Cirque de Salazie

Discovering the Cirque de Salazie

Discovering the Cirque de Salazie

You will be met at the airport by our representative, who will give you your travel pack (vouchers, map, etc.) and then transferred to the Salazie cirque.
You can visit the Maison Folio and/or the Musée de la Musique et des Instruments de l'Océan Indien in Hell-Bourg (€5, €7).
Lunch on your own
Dinner and overnight at the hotel RELAIS DES CIMES

Day 3

Cirque de Salazie , Cirque de Mafate

The Mafate cirque

The Mafate cirque

After breakfast, departure for the Mafate cirque
Transfer to the Col des Bœufs via the forest track, then start the hike at the "Table d'Orientation" (alt.1 850 m).
Passage into Mafate via the Col de Fourche (alt. 1,946 m)
Descent to La Nouvelle (alt. 1,450 m)
Picnic on site
Dinner and overnight at the JESSICA OREO B&B

2 to 3 hours walk

Ascent +100 m Ascent -530 m

=> Distance: 5.700 km

Day 4

Cirque de Mafate, Cirque de Cilaos

Discovering the Cirque de Cilaos

Discovering the Cirque de Cilaos

After breakfast, departure for Ilet Marla (alt. 1,650 m) then climb to Col du Taïbit (alt. 2,142 m), 1h30
Descent into the Cirque de Cilaos, via the Ilet des Salazes (alt. 1,570 m), approx. 2h30
Picnic on site.
Descent to the road to Ilet à Cordes (alt. 1,247 m)
Continue to the village of Cilaos (alt. 1,200 m)
Dinner and overnight at VIEUX CEP

4 to 5 hours walk

Ascent +970 m Ascent -1 220 m

=> Distance: 11,500 km

Day 5

Cirque de Cilaos, Pitons de Neiges

Climbing the Piton des Neiges

Climbing the Piton des Neiges

After breakfast, walk to the start of the "Bloc" trail (alt. 1,357 m).
Ascent to the Piton refuge (alt. 2,478 m)
Picnic on site
Dinner and overnight at the CAVERNE DUFOUR refuge

3 to 4 hours walk

Difference in altitude: +1 280 m

=> Distance: 8 km

Day 6

Piton des Neiges

Sunrise at the summit of the Piton

Sunrise at the summit of the Piton

An early start to admire the sunrise at the summit of Piton des Neiges (1h30).
This volcano, which has been dormant for 120 centuries, is responsible for the creation of 2/3 of the island. Eroded by time and the absence of eruptions, at 3070m it remains Réunion's highest peak.
To and from the refuge
Descent to the Bélouve plateau (alt. 1,507 m)
Picnic on site
Dinner and overnight at GITE DE BELOUVE
4 to 5 hours walk

Day 7

Pitons des neiges, Belouve primeval forest

Belouve forest

Belouve forest

After breakfast, departure for the primary forest to the Belvedere of the Trou de Fer waterfalls (altitude 1,450 m).
Return to the gîte for lunch, then transfer to the Volcano
Dinner and overnight at the Gîte du VOLCAN

3 to 4 hours walk

Difference in altitude 370 m Difference in altitude -300 m => Distance: 10 km

Day 8

Belouve primeval forest, Pitons de la Fournaise, Saint Gilles

Climbing the Pitons de la Fournaise

Climbing the Pitons de la Fournaise

Early breakfast
Hike up the volcano to the Dolomieu crater
Picnic on site
Transfer to Saint Gilles on the west coast
Dinner and overnight at the ALAMANDA hotel

4 to 5 hours walk

Difference in altitude 580 m

=> Distance: 10 km

Day 9

Saint Gilles, Saint-Denis airport

Free day in Saint Gilles

Free day in Saint Gilles

Day at leisure, depending on your return flight schedule
Transfer to the airport for your return flight.

Day 10

return flight

Back to France

Back to France

Arrival in the morning depending on your city

Price per person from €1790 incl. VAT

- Based on 2 participants

This price includes :

  • Return flights from Paris, including airport taxes
  • 7 nights' accommodation on a half-board basis (excluding drinks) in one of our selected hotels
  • Picnics included in the programme
  • Welcome at the airport by our local representative and follow-up during your stay
  • Private transfer on D1, D2, D6 and D7 and collective transfer on D8
  • Luggage transfer on D3 and D7

At your expense :

  • Accompanied by a mountain guide

Multi-risk travel insurance

  • Local taxes to be paid on site
  • Visits and entries mentioned in the programme
  • Any supplements in the event of a counter-proposal
  • Personal expenses
  • Single room supplement: nc

* Price from Paris. Please contact us for any other departure city.

For a group request (from 10 people) or to customize your trip, please contact us.

Comfort

Very comfortable and well-located gîtes and hotels.

Climate and equipment

There are two distinct seasons on Réunion

A rainy season from January to March, during which most of the year's rain falls.
A dry season from May to November. Rainfall is possible during the dry season.

Réunion has a temperate, humid tropical climate, with very mild temperatures throughout the year.
Warm season temperatures (November to April)

on the coast: 21°C to 31°C
above 1000m: 13°C to 23°C

Cool season temperatures (May to October)

on the coast: 17°C to 26°C
above 1000m: 9°C to 19°C

Health

It is advisable to have an up-to-date vaccination record.

Formalities

PASSPORT & VISAS
As Réunion is part of France, all you need is a valid national identity card or passport.

Our opinion

A perfect holiday for sports enthusiasts who love to see the countryside and breathe in the fresh air of a place that is still largely natural.

The + humans trip

- Diverse trails, with changing landscapes and sumptuous viewpoints

- Cosy B&Bs and hotels located close to the points of interest on your hikes

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