Rivière Sainte-Suzanne (fleuve) walks

You reach the most legendary point of the Tour des Trois Cirques as you approach Piton des Neiges. The prettiest path, even if it is longer, goes through the Bélouve Forest with its splendid view of Piton des Neiges and its mountainous surroundings, and the primeval forest with its twisted trees and wild vegetation. As you arrive at the Caverne Dufour, there is a magnificent view of the Fournaise volcano and the other craters.

First stage in the Cirque de Mafate.

The famous Scout Trail, where the ridge sections offer impressive views of the Mafate cirque.

Due to a typhoon passing near the island, bad weather prevented us from climbing to Piton des Neiges. So we descended directly to Cilaos from the Dufour cave refuge.

A gruelling hike (in terms of duration), with a night-time ascent of Piton des Neiges to watch the sunrise, a return to the refuge to collect your rucksack, then a descent to Hell Bourg. Consider spending a day in Hell Bourg and visiting the ancient thermal baths.

The passage near the Ravine Grand Mère caldera is breathtaking.

The final stage of the Mafate circular loop.

A gruelling 4-hour climb over log steps or very slippery boulders leading to the Refuge de la Caverne Dufour.

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.

Second day of the hike in the Cirque de Mafate.