Belvédère de la Fenêtre

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This trail will take you to the viewpoint overlooking the natural cirque of Salazie. A breathtaking view, at least what remains of it when you reach the top.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.63 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 55 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 795 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 802 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,568 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1,056 m
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View from the summit
Salazie

Description of the walk

Park along the road in the village of Grand Ilet.

(S/E) Walk down Route de Roche A Jacquot. You will reach the crossroads of the Fenêtre trail.

(1) Turn left. Continue downhill, following the path between the houses. You will reach the bridge over the Ravine Casabois.

(2) Turn right onto thefirst path. Stay on this path, which winds through the national forest. After a final hairpin bend to the left, you will reach the Belvédère la Fenêtre viewpoint. Enjoy the view over the natural cirque of Salazie.

(3) Start your return journey by retracing your steps. You will arrive back at the car park at Grand Ilet (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,077 m - Car park in the village of Grand Ilet
  2. 1 : km 0.3 - alt. 1,056 m - Crossroads on the Fenêtre trail
  3. 2 : km 0.96 - alt. 1,117 m - Bridge over the Ravine Casabois
  4. 3 : km 2.82 - alt. 1,566 m - Belvédère de la Fenêtre
  5. S/E : km 5.63 - alt. 1,076 m - Car park in the village of Grand Ilet

Notes

- Good walking shoes are essential.
- There are no water sources along the route, so bring enough water with you.

Reviews and comments

4.9 / 5
Based on 5 reviews
Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
Stephantlegars
Stephantlegars

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 25, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The climb is very steep as the elevation gain is covered in a short time! The window is a small promontory and unfortunately we didn't have very clear skies, but the view halfway up the Cirque de Salazie is already very beautiful.

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souille91
souille91
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 16, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very clear hike, quite steep but very nice!
Too bad it was cloudy when we got there.

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BG38
BG38

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 01, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

This hike is best done in the morning before the clouds roll in, and not when it's raining because there are slippery rocks. There isn't much elevation gain, so it's quite a steep climb.
But the view is superb and worth the effort.

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danielfr40
danielfr40

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 23, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Nice climb and beautiful views at times
The viewpoint is under the rock with writing on it, offering the same view of the Salazie side
Very beautiful
Thank you for this route

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le dd
le dd

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 28, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful view of the Cirque de Salazie. No technical difficulties, except for the significant elevation gain over 2.5 km. We extended the route above the viewpoint by climbing the beginning of the ridge until the vegetation stopped us.
Best done early in the morning to be sure of enjoying the beautiful views.
Thank you for this hike.
The DD

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