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The Bras Rouge Waterfall
Visorando Member
2.61 mi
+1,047 ft
-1,066 ft
2h 05
Moderate
Departure from Cilaos (Réunion)
_The Bras Rouge Waterfall is a must-see attraction in the Cirque de Cilaos. Two trails lead to the waterfall: the first starts at the old thermal baths and the second at the start of the Taïbit trail. This route is the first of the two. Easy and suitable for families, it offers beautiful views of the western part of the cirque. It’s a classic Cilaos walk and is very popular!
The Chapel at the start of the trail from Cilaos
4.56 mi
+2,041 ft
-2,067 ft
3h 55
Difficult
Departure from Cilaos (Réunion)
One of the most beautiful hikes around Cilaos, offering the chance to discover an exceptional site: the entrance to a canyon carved out by the river through a monolith over 100 metres wide and high, with three pools of clear, cool water.
The Ouaki circular route
3.27 mi
+630 ft
-653 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Saint-Pierre (La Réunion) (Réunion)
A relatively easy route with a picnic by the water’s edge.
Heading towards Peter Both from the Pavillon
3.53 mi
+1,729 ft
-1,722 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Louis (La Réunion) (Réunion)
The climb to Cilaos is reputed to be long and tiring – why not stop off at Le Pavillon on the way for a walk that you can extend as far as Peter Both?
The path has just been refurbished by the ONF, much to our delight, and Îlet-Haut is secluded and unspoilt.
A truly unique viewpoint overlooking the peaks of the Cilaos cirque. If you’re heading up to Cilaos for the first time, this is a great introduction to understanding just how isolated the cirque is.
Cilaos – La Nouvelle
9.98 mi
+5,305 ft
-4,551 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Cilaos (Réunion)
A pleasant hike with magnificent views over the cirques of Cilaos and Mafate, but challenging due to the length of the route and the elevation gain.
Îlet à Cordes via the Burel and Reposoir trails
6.91 mi
+2,848 ft
-2,844 ft
5h 40
Difficult
Departure from Cilaos (Réunion)
The Cirque de Cilaos is brimming with remarkable hikes. Among them is the route from the Pavillon to Îlet à Cordes via the Burel and Reposoir paths. This breathtaking hike offers stunning views of the Cirque de Cilaos. Whilst it is certainly less well-known than the route linking Îlet à Cordes to Cilaos, it is by no means lacking in appeal. You can even stop for a swim at Les Trois Bras.
This walk passes through challenging but safe terrain.
Walks near Bras de Cilaos (rivière) - La Réunion -
Cilaos – La Nouvelle
6.40 mi
+3,691 ft
-3,163 ft
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from Cilaos (Réunion)
This is the first stage of a 3-day route in the Cirque de Mafate. It follows well-known trails and takes you to La Nouvelle, the largest îlet in Mafate, through idyllic countryside surrounded by the impressive peaks of Piton des Neiges and the Trois Salazes.
Marla - Cilaos
2.65 mi
+1,588 ft
-2,687 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Paul (La Réunion) (Réunion)
Third and final day in the Cirque de Mafate, heading back to Cilaos.
Refuge Dufour – Piton des Neiges – Hell Bourg
7.96 mi
+2,041 ft
-6,946 ft
5h 25
Difficult
Departure from Cilaos (Réunion)
A gruelling hike (in terms of duration), with a night-time ascent of Piton des Neiges to watch the sunrise, a return to the refuge to collect your rucksack, then a descent to Hell Bourg. Consider spending a day in Hell Bourg and visiting the ancient thermal baths.
Caverne Dufour – Piton des Neiges – Cilaos
7.29 mi
+2,011 ft
-6,207 ft
5h 05
Difficult
Departure from Cilaos (Réunion)
It is on this final day that you reach the legendary summit of Piton des Neiges at sunrise. The descent in broad daylight offers a breathtaking view of this volcanic desert, which is gradually becoming covered in vegetation. The long descent towards Cilaos, following the other side of Piton des Neiges, takes you through a fascinating nature reserve.
Dufour Cave - Cilaos
5.04 mi
+328 ft
-4,485 ft
2h 35
Difficult
Departure from Cilaos (Réunion)
Due to a typhoon passing near the island, bad weather prevented us from climbing to Piton des Neiges. So we descended directly to Cilaos from the Dufour cave refuge.
Marla – Rivière des Galets
1.27 mi
+0 ft
-1,056 ft
0h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Paul (La Réunion) (Réunion)
After crossing the Col du Taïbit, which offers a magnificent view of the cirques of Cilaos and Mafate, this challenging descent towards the Rivière des Galets allows you to continue exploring the southern part of the Mafate cirque. This stage can be included in a multi-day route.
Marla - Roche Plate
5.15 mi
+1,037 ft
-2,726 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Paul (La Réunion) (Réunion)
Stage 3 of the 6-day route in the Cirque de Mafate.
On this stage, we’ll make our way from Marla to Roche Plate via the superb site of the 3 Roches. It is here that the Galets River disappears into an impressive crevasse.
The Roche Plate site is situated directly below the Maïdo viewpoint.
Piton des Neiges and Coteau Kervéguen
10.06 mi
+6,227 ft
-6,158 ft
10 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Cilaos (Réunion)
The ascent of Piton des Neiges, the highest point on the island of Réunion (and in the entire Indian Ocean), offers a unique 360° panorama. This is a popular hike, for which we suggest a less travelled descent route.
