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Notre-Dame-du-Rosaire (Saint-Louis) walks
A visit to Saint-Louis
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11.01 mi
+577 ft
-564 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Louis (La Réunion) (Réunion)
Saint-Louis is regarded as the gateway to the south of Réunion. It has many attractions, as it is rich in history and heritage. It is a town where community spirit is very much in evidence. You might come across a church, then a mosque just a few metres away, or a temple. This walk takes in the main points of interest within the town and can take a whole day if you explore them in depth.
Walks near Notre-Dame-du-Rosaire (Saint-Louis)
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.
Les Makes via La Pièce Jeanne
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.
Le Coteau Sec and part of the Bayonne Trail
3.33 mi
+1,388 ft
-1,814 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from L'Entre-Deux (Réunion)
Located in the Entre-Deux region, this walk offers an introduction to the Bayonne Trail, which is one of the island’s most challenging trails but also one of the most beautiful! It offers superb panoramic views over much of the island! The Coteau Sec trail is more accessible; it’s even classified as a family walk in hiking guides, and offers stunning views over the south of the island, particularly of the Dimitile and the Entre-Deux!
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.
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.
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.
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.
