The hikes
The active volcano
Across the Enclos to the Dolomieu crater, reading the lava flows and the pioneer vegetation.
⬥ The ascent uses an off-trail section, permitted only with a guide. You cannot do it alone.
8 people maximum · 6 on a private hike
Relics of primary forest
Bélouve, the tree ferns and the viewpoint above the falls. Starting from Hell-Bourg, or from the Bélouve lodge for an easier version.
Easier option from Bélouve: 9.3 km · +200 m · 5 h
8 people maximum · 6 on a private hike
The panoramic summit
Two cirques in one view, and the high-altitude plants found only above 2,500 metres.
8 people maximum · 6 on a private hike
Geology and hotspot volcanism
We start on the Plaine des Remparts as far as the Sainte-Thérèse shrine, then go down into the Plaine des Sables, between its three main cones, one of them Strombolian.
8 people maximum · 6 on a private hike
Sunrise from the summit
Two days. First we climb to the lodge, at 2,400 m, through a forest of native hardwoods; the next morning, about two hours of climbing by head torch across the volcanic scoria, to reach the highest summit in the Indian Ocean and watch the sun rise over the island.
Day 1: about 4 h · Day 2: about 5 h
8 people maximum · 6 on a private hike
Geology, volcanism, the history of slavery
This walk takes us to the former magma chamber of the Piton des Neiges: the mouth of a canyon cut by the river through a monolith more than 100 m wide and high, and, at its heart, an incredible cathedral of stone.
8 people maximum · 6 on a private hike
Creole culture, wildlife and plants
A loop rewarded by breathtaking views of the Gros Morne. We see the famous Bras Rouge waterfall, and finish on the porters’ path, which comes out by the church.
8 people maximum · 6 on a private hike
How the island formed, and the Cilaos cirque
A route by way of the Fenêtre des Makes and the Piton Cabris. Right from the start, plenty of viewpoints, which cloud over quickly: the Cilaos cirque, and the Piton des Neiges rising on the horizon. The loop then crosses a forest of Japanese cedars, out of the sun.
8 people maximum · 6 on a private hike
The history of slavery in Réunion
In the footsteps of Anchaing, an escaped slave who found refuge at the top of this peak. We cross the Rivière du Mât, then start the climb; at the top, a loop around the peak gives a view over the Salazie cirque, if the weather is on our side.
8 people maximum · 6 on a private hike
An adventure in the jungle
A loop through dense forest, between tree trunks and lush vegetation: a great diversity of ferns, and a forest of mountain tamarinds. In fine weather, a spectacular view of the line of Roche Écrite, Cimendef, Morne de Fourche, Gros Morne and Grand Bénare, from the ramparts of Salazie.
8 people maximum · 6 on a private hike
History, endemic wildlife and plants
On the menu: the history of the path, the history of marronage (escaped slaves), the endemic wildlife and plants, a breathtaking view over the ocean and, in the right season, the chance to see whales.
8 people maximum · 6 on a private hike
A view of great beauty over 2 cirques: Salazie and Mafate
8 people maximum · 6 on a private hike
Discovering the unusual îlet (mountain hamlet) of Grand Bassin, and a waterfall
8 people maximum · 6 on a private hike