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Les Makes walks
Les Makes via La Pièce Jeanne
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6.05 mi
+2,841 ft
-1,824 ft
5h 15
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Louis (La Réunion) (Réunion)
The Makes region is well known for its walks. The best-known routes are to the north of the village. The southern part is less well known. This walk starts from the village of Pièce Jeanne.
Thischallenging walk offers beautiful views of Les Makes and the south of the island in its first section. The second section is more wooded, featuring some remarkable trees.
See ‘Practical Information’ and the route description for details of tricky sections.
Walks near Les Makes
Saint-Louis – l’Étang-Salé les Bains
11.19 mi
+102 ft
-285 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Louis (La Réunion) (Réunion)
The second stage of the walk runs closest to the railway line; it begins in the multicultural town of Saint-Louis and takes you past two branch lines of the railway. It then winds through the Étang-Salé forest, following the main railway line as closely as possible, before arriving at the peaceful seaside village of Étang-Salé les Bains. Of course, you’ll come across a few remnants of the railway line.
Jacky Inard Trail
6.98 mi
+2,536 ft
-3,743 ft
5h 25
Difficult
Departure from L'Entre-Deux (Réunion)
A walk along the Crête du Dimitile with magnificent views over Cilaos and the Plaine des Cafres.
L’Étang-Salé les Bains – Saint-Leu
8.39 mi
+141 ft
-138 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from L'Étang-Salé (Réunion)
The third stage of the route runs closest to the railway line. It starts in the charming seaside village of Étang-Salé les Bains and ends in another seaside town: Saint-Leu. The terrain is flat throughout, but a few off-trail sections are tricky. There are numerous remains of the railway line on this stage, far more than on the previous one. This stage runs constantly along the coast and also offers some beautiful views of the ocean and the hills.
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.
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 – 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.
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.
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.
