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Saint-André (La Réunion) walks
The Bassin de la Mer from the Bassin de la Paix
Visorando Member 
2.46 mi
+482 ft
-482 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Saint-Benoît (La Réunion) (Réunion)
Located on the Rivière des Roches, these two pools are very well known and always have water, even at the end of the dry season. The walk is a round trip from Bassin de la Paix to Bassin de la Mer via a very easy trail with numerous viewpoints, particularly over Bassin de la Mer, which is paradoxically located upstream. Ideal for children (under supervision, however). The ground is fairly clayey with few stones, except around the second pool.
Cascade-Blanche
Visorando Member 2.02 mi
+1,004 ft
-981 ft
1h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-André (La Réunion) (Réunion)
From the Pont-de-L'Escalier car park, take a path of about three and a half kilometres that will take you to Cascade-Blanche, the third highest waterfall in France.
The Voile de la Mariée waterfall from Salazie
Visorando Member 
1.51 mi
+427 ft
-446 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Salazie (Réunion)
An easy walk to the foot of the magnificent waterfall called the Voile de la Mariée. This round route is not difficult.
The tour of the Grand Étang and the Bras d'Annette waterfalls
Visorando Member 4.42 mi
+420 ft
-430 ft
2h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Benoît (La Réunion) (Réunion)
The natural reservoir of the Grand Étang allows you to spend a few hours walking in the woods and admiring one of the island's rare lakes. There are no difficulties except for a narrow passage between the cliff and the lake shore, which is secured by a handrail (and can be bypassed), and access to the Bras d'Annette waterfalls, with its narrow path and a few slightly high steps. But what a treat for the eyes, with several waterfalls and a pool that invites meditation and picnics.
Le Trou de Fer via the Bélouve lodge and the Allée Cavalière trail
Visorando Member 
5.89 mi
+738 ft
-722 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Salazie (Réunion)
Le Trou de Fer is an iconic location on Reunion Island. Countless waterfalls plunge into this immense and impressive cavity. Located in the east of Reunion, it is one of the wettest places on the island! It can be reached from Bras-Panon and from the Bélouve forest. From this dense forest, there are three possible access routes: via the Trou de Fer trail, the bridle path or the École Normale trail.
Le Trou de Fer via the École Normale trail
Visorando Member 
6.70 mi
+709 ft
-715 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Benoît (La Réunion) (Réunion)
Trou de Fer is an iconic location on Reunion Island. Countless waterfalls plunge into this immense and impressive cavity. Located in the east of Reunion, it is one of the rainiest places on the island!It is accessible from Bras-Panon and from the Bélouve Forest. From this dense forest, there are three possible access routes: via the Trou de Fer trail, the Allée Cavalière or the École Normale trail.
Crossing the Bélouve and Bébour forests, starting from Hell-Bourg
Visorando Member 8.19 mi
+2,375 ft
-2,388 ft
5h 50
Difficult
Departure from Salazie (Réunion)
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Hell Bourg and the Three Waterfalls
Visorando Member 
3.94 mi
+1,089 ft
-1,093 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Salazie (Réunion)
The village of Hell Bourg is one of the most beautiful on the island. Many tourists come especially to see the beautiful Creole houses and their guétali. The village has numerous museums and offers a wide range of accommodation options. This circular route takes you past the village's main attractions. It is suitable for families and the only difficulty is the return trip to the Three Waterfalls: the access is challenging, but short, and the site is enchanting.
From Hell-Bourg to Bélouve
Visorando Member 3.32 mi
+1,791 ft
-1,795 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Salazie (Réunion)
The Cirque de Salazie is renowned for its hikes. The one linking Hell-Bourg to Bélouve is a classic. It climbs along a rampart for about 500 m of elevation gain. The climb is often winding and rarely difficult, although the slope is present almost all the way. Much of the hike is in the undergrowth. However, this climb offers sumptuous views of the entire cirque, with the final viewpoint at the lodge providing a spectacular finale.
The Trou de Fer from Hell-Bourg and a circular tour through the Belouve Forest
Visorando Member 
12.09 mi
+3,133 ft
-3,136 ft
8h 15
Difficult
Departure from Salazie (Réunion)
A lovely hike starting from the magnificent village of Hell-Bourg to reach the impressive Trou de Fer site, and a circular route to explore the Bélouve Primeval Forest.
Hell-Bourg – Caverne Dufour
Visorando Member 
7.39 mi
+5,259 ft
-266 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Salazie (Réunion)
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.
Circular route in the Terre Plate Forest from Hell-Bourg
Visorando Member 
3.53 mi
+1,663 ft
-1,640 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Salazie (Réunion)
A fairly technical circular route starting from the Creole village of Hell-Bourg in the Terre Plate Forest, offering beautiful panoramic views of the stunning Cirque de Salazie.
Belvédère de la Fenêtre
Visorando Member 
3.50 mi
+2,608 ft
-2,631 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Salazie (Réunion)
This trail will take you to the viewpoint overlooking the natural cirque of Salazie. A breathtaking view, at least what remains of it when you reach the top.
Dufour Cave - Cilaos
Visorando Member 
5.04 mi
+328 ft
-4,485 ft
2h 35
Difficult
Departure from Cilaos (Réunion)
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.
Refuge Dufour – Piton des Neiges – Hell Bourg
Visorando Member 
7.96 mi
+2,041 ft
-6,946 ft
5h 25
Difficult
Departure from Cilaos (Réunion)
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.