The Voile de la Mariée waterfall from Salazie

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An easy walk to the foot of the magnificent waterfall called the Voile de la Mariée. This round route is not difficult.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 2.44 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 130 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 136 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 542 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 436 m
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Cirque de Salazie
The Voile de la Mariée
The Voile de la Mariée

Description of the walk

On leaving the town of Salazie on the D48 and before Petit Sable, park at the second small road that descends to the left.

(S/E) Head north-east on the D48 and very quickly take the small road that descends to the right and follow it to the end.

(1) Then take the path towards Rivière du Mât. Cross the stream and follow the path to a new road.
Cross Îlet Bananiers and go up the small road to the second bend.

(2) Take the path on the right through the grass. Walk a few metres and climb up on the left to find yourself at the foot of the beautiful Voile de la Mariée waterfall.

(3) Return via the same route to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 479 m - Parking
  2. 1 : km 0.17 - alt. 456 m - Fork to the right
  3. 2 : km 0.91 - alt. 512 m - Fork in the path to the right
  4. 3 : km 1.22 - alt. 542 m - Voile de la Mariée waterfall
  5. S/E : km 2.44 - alt. 479 m - Parking

Notes

This is a very easy hike, but be sure to wear sturdy shoes as the rocks are very slippery.

Worth a visit

The village of Salazie.
The village of Hell Bourg.

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 11 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
User 3892229

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 23, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

please note that once you leave the road, the path is very slippery and there is a lot of water, but otherwise there are no major difficulties

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Marc. ballinger
Marc. ballinger

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

At the foot of the waterfall, there are lots of people to pass on very narrow paths, and they're not particularly friendly.

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Coco73
Coco73

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 26, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A short, uneventful hike to reach the beautiful waterfall. Once you arrive at the waterfall, try to climb as high as possible at the foot of the waterfall, taking care, as it is really worth it. Without a doubt, this waterfall is worth the detour, but you need to wear suitable footwear.

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Kelia
Kelia

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 05, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

We've reached the foot of the waterfall! The path to get there is slippery and bumpy.

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Didier77
Didier77

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 04, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

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Toufux
Toufux

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 26, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A simple and pleasant hike, with a few short sections that make you think it's difficult so you can pretend to be a pro. With the waterfall where you can swim at the end, it's really great.

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diddan35
diddan35

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 14, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

The final stretch of the trail is challenging, requiring you to step over large rocks and navigate slippery pebbles wet from the waterfall.

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Kenimo
Kenimo

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 21, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A quick little hike, about 2 hours round trip including a break for photos. A sign says access is closed, but everyone goes through. It's your responsibility if there's a problem. I left early in the morning, which allowed me to visit HellBourg after the Voile de la Mariée. Great day.

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François Libre
François Libre

We went anyway. Let's just say that the ground is very wet, but four days ago there were people there and no risk from the cyclone.

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Stephantlegars
Stephantlegars

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 24, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Closed route 150 metres from the waterfall due to damage caused by the last cyclone. A pity, as it is an easy hike that allows you to see some terraced crops.

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François Libre
François Libre

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

Short hike done on 25/05/24. Not much of interest on the hike itself, as you also have to watch out for pipes on the trail, but the wow factor comes at the foot of the waterfall. If it's cold (we are on Réunion Island, after all😉), bring something to protect yourself from the spray at the foot of the Voilà de la Mariée waterfall.

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oldfonzzy
oldfonzzy

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 09, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very beautiful views. The end of the walk comes to a halt at a wire fence; fruit and vegetable growers work everywhere here. (Some hikers pass through anyway...)
An interesting point of interest is the chayote crops, while wild plants grow in their thousands all around... as well as taro (reminiscent of Réunion) and watercress beds right next to the path...
Arrive early, as the few parking spaces available along the road are quickly taken in the morning.

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