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Deux Bras walks
Mafate via the Rivière des Galets
Tourist office
10.40 mi
+440 ft
-449 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from La Possession (Réunion)
The Cirque de Mafate is accessible from many different points. The flat track is easy to follow and suitable for everyone. Families can come on this walk and turn back at any time. You can even take a dip in the Rivière des Galets. The track runs straight ahead, winding its way between rock faces that grow ever higher as you go.
Walks near Deux Bras
From Deux Bras to Îlet à Malheur via the footbridge
Visorando Member
3.80 mi
+2,838 ft
-955 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from La Possession (Réunion)
Here’s a pleasant way to explore the northern part of the Mafate cirque via a path that climbs on the way there and therefore descends on the way back – a rare route for entering Mafate.
If you’re fit enough, you can complete the round trip in a single day. Otherwise, you can easily stay overnight at Îlet à Malheur (remember to book) and make the return journey the following day, for example via Aurère (see the Îlet à Malheur – Deux Bras route via the La Noix basin).
Aurére – Cayenne
4.46 mi
+1,565 ft
-2,812 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from La Possession (Réunion)
A detour to the centre of Mafate.
Cayenne - Roche Plate
4.34 mi
+3,583 ft
-1,683 ft
5h 05
Difficult
Departure from La Possession (Réunion)
The passage near the Ravine Grand Mère caldera is breathtaking.
From Cayenne to Aurère
3.66 mi
+2,579 ft
-1,322 ft
3h 55
Difficult
Departure from La Possession (Réunion)
From Cayenne to Deux-Bras, follow the course of the Rivière des Galets, avoiding the path down to the riverbed. Instead, take the path on the right leading to the Bras d’Oussy footbridge. After crossing the bridge, turn right towards Aurère, beginning the ascent to Bord Bazar. The climb begins with a secured section along a cliff face, offering breathtaking views of the Maïdo rampart and Piton Tortue. The Bambou spring signals the imminent end of this adventure, marking a harmonious exploration where humanity and majestic nature come together.
Sans-Souci – Roche Plate
10.39 mi
+4,117 ft
-2,087 ft
8h 20
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Paul (La Réunion) (Réunion)
What hiker hasn’t dreamt of walking the Cirque de Mafate on Réunion? This hike is renowned for being challenging, with a considerable elevation gain. But the scenery is spectacular!
Please note: the elevation gain given is an overestimate; it is actually only about 1,200 metres uphill and 800 metres downhill.
Scout Trail starting from Grand Place
7.28 mi
+4,288 ft
-2,090 ft
7h 05
Difficult
Departure from La Possession (Réunion)
The famous Scout Trail, where the ridge sections offer impressive views of the Mafate cirque.
Roche Plate – La Nouvelle
5.03 mi
+2,923 ft
-1,909 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Paul (La Réunion) (Réunion)
A stage made all the more enjoyable by the unforgettable setting of the Trois Roches.
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.
