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Col de Tabit walks
Ascent to the Col du Taïbit
Association / Club / Walk leader
4.02 mi
+2,851 ft
-2,838 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Cilaos (Réunion)
A round trip to enjoy the view at Col du Taïbit. View of the Cirque de Cilaos and, on the other side, the Cirque de Mafate. On the way, you will pass by Îlet des Salazes.
Marla - Cilaos
Visorando Member
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.
The Col du Taïbit from the road from Ilet to Cordes
4.62 mi
+2,805 ft
-2,805 ft
4h 35
Difficult
Departure from Cilaos (Réunion)
This hike provides access to the Cirque de Mafate from the Îlet à Cordes road, leading to the Cirque de Cilaos. It is a classic route in this part of the island. It also forms part ofthe GR® R1 andGR® R2 trails. Admittedly, this hike is not for everyone, but the view from the pass is spectacular when the weather permits. We will pass through Îlet des Salazes, known for its herbal tea.
Walks near Col de Tabit
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.
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.
La Nouvelle – Hell-Bourg
10.81 mi
+3,156 ft
-4,724 ft
7h 45
Difficult
Departure from La Possession (Réunion)
A lovely walk – long but not too difficult, apart from the climb up and descent from the Col de Fourche.
La Nouvelle - Le Bélier
4.09 mi
+1,926 ft
-1,227 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from La Possession (Réunion)
The final stage of the Mafate circular loop.
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.
Cilaos le Bloc - Dufour Refuge
2.19 mi
+3,668 ft
-72 ft
4 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Cilaos (Réunion)
A gruelling 4-hour climb over log steps or very slippery boulders leading to the Refuge de la Caverne Dufour.
Roche Plate - Marla
5.01 mi
+2,680 ft
-968 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Paul (La Réunion) (Réunion)
Second day of the hike in the Cirque de Mafate.
Roche Plate – Grand Place
6.56 mi
+2,897 ft
-4,016 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Paul (La Réunion) (Réunion)
Stage 4 of the 6-day route in the Cirque de Mafate.
On this stage, we set off from Roche Plate and head for Grand Place les Hauts, passing through the hamlets of Les Orangers, Les Lataniers and Cayenne.
At a place known as La Brèche, we’ll cross the path leading up to Le Maïdo.