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Saint-Joseph (La Réunion) walks
Circular loop at Pointe de Langevin
Visorando Member
0.93 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
0h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Joseph (La Réunion) (Réunion)
This route offers a circular path at Pointe de Langevin on a very popular, high-quality trail. Lovers of rugged landscapes will delight in the spectacle of the sea crashing against this rugged coastline. It is also possible to take a dip in the pools of the Langevin River.
Terre Rouge, Cap Jaune and the Plateau
1.79 mi
+161 ft
-138 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Saint-Joseph (La Réunion) (Réunion)
Located in the south of the island, Cap Jaune is a natural curiosity that is a must-see if you come to Vincendo. This site owes its name to its yellow colour! The trail runs along the coastline and offers superb panoramic views! It also crosses landscapes specific to the Wild South (jagged landscapes, vackoas, volcanic rocks, blowholes, etc.).
Moderator's note added on 21/07/2021: There have been a few changes to the terrain since this hike was published. See reviews.
Margosiers Circular
6.56 mi
+2,867 ft
-2,874 ft
5h 30
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Joseph (La Réunion) (Réunion)
A pretty circular above Saint-Joseph offering magnificent views of Grande Anse and the villages of Plaine des Grègues with their turmeric crops.
The Beach and the Piton de Grande Anse
1.59 mi
+262 ft
-262 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Petite-Île (Réunion)
Grande Anse beach is renowned for being almost perfectly suited to a family picnic. For tourists, it also offers the chance to enjoy a fairly short, relaxing discovery walk with a lovely view from the top of the piton.
Beach, shaded areas, picnic spots and viewpoints overlooking the sea or the beach: the epitome of Réunion’s hospitality!
Part of the Sentier des Foulées de la Fraise
4.57 mi
+1,198 ft
-1,217 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pierre (La Réunion) (Réunion)
This walk is part of the Sentier des Foulées de la Fraise trail. It is also a section of the Grand Raid. As you pass by the pastures, you’ll also have the chance to enjoy beautiful views towards the west and south. This section follows the Sentier des Foulées de la Fraise trail between Domaine Vidot and the first strawberry field. Fairly easy, although with a few steep steps, it is possible to continue much higher up towards Notre-Dame de la Paix.
The Mare Longue botanical trail
1.32 mi
+325 ft
-325 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Saint-Philippe (La Réunion) (Réunion)
Réunion has many botanical trails. The Mare Longue trail is one of the best known. It offers a short family walk through the forest. The route consists of two circular loops, and it is possible to do just one. The forest you walk through is a remnant of the Bas colour-wood forest. Many of the species encountered are endemic and sometimes have remarkable aerial roots.
La Mare via the Forêt des Hauts de Mont Vert
3.66 mi
+545 ft
-535 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Saint-Joseph (La Réunion) (Réunion)
La Mare is a very small lake surrounded by arum plants, situated in the hamlet of the same name in the hills above Petite-Île. This walk, starting from the D36, passes through the beautiful Forêt des Hauts de Mont Vert, offering stunning views of the south of the island at the end of the route, as well as of the Rivière des Remparts, whilst following a well-maintained track lined with arums. It is possible to extend the walk to the Relais de Petite Île or to the Domaine Vidot.
Walk at Le Tampon
3.38 mi
+587 ft
-587 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Le Tampon (Réunion)
A short family walk there and back with a few variations, either along the Rivière d’Abord or alongside the sugarcane fields. On the riverside path, you can admire the pools carved into the rock.
Le Morne Langevin from Pas des Sables
4.52 mi
+410 ft
-407 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Joseph (La Réunion) (Réunion)
This short hike offers beautiful views of the Plaine des Sables and Piton de la Fournaise to start with.
Finally, the Morne Langevin viewpoint is the ultimate reward: panoramic views of Grand Galet, Grand Coude, Saint-Joseph and the ocean... if there are no clouds in the sky!
The Sainte-Thérèse Oratory and the Plaine des Sables
4.67 mi
+666 ft
-696 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Joseph (La Réunion) (Réunion)
This short hike, which starts at Pas des Sables, continues along the cliff edge and offers beautiful views of the Plaine des Sables, then the rampart and the Rivière de l'Est riverbed. After the oratory, a fairly steep descent leads to the Plaine des Sables. Crossing this plain allows you to discover the beauty of the landscapes in this arid area. The return to the car park is by road.
Pas des Sables Sainte Thérèse Oratory
3.26 mi
+417 ft
-410 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Saint-Joseph (La Réunion) (Réunion)
A short walk for young walkers, but one that offers the same superb views of the Plaine des Sables as a longer hike and allows you to appreciate all the volcanic vegetation.
Piton de Bois Vert or Piton de Bert
7.90 mi
+305 ft
-308 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Rose (La Réunion) (Réunion)
This hike offers beautiful views of the Enclos Fouqué and the Plaine des Sables region. We did this hike to see the volcanic eruption of May 2015! To do so, we got up early in the morning to enjoy the best possible view.
The Grande Ferme Forest Road
4.66 mi
+581 ft
-581 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Saint-Joseph (La Réunion) (Réunion)
This old road once connected the Route du Volcan to Grande-Ferme. This family walk is not difficult. The first part of the circular route offers beautiful views of Bourg-Murat and its surroundings, Piton des Neiges and the south coast from Saint-Pierre to Étang-Salé-les-Hauts, while the second part is under cryptomeria trees with a few gaps offering views of Piton des Neiges.
The Ouaki circular route
3.27 mi
+630 ft
-653 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Saint-Pierre (La Réunion) (Réunion)
A relatively easy route with a picnic by the water’s edge.
Dassy Trail - Pont de la Liane
1.92 mi
+1,099 ft
-1,099 ft
1h 50
Moderate
Departure from L'Entre-Deux (Réunion)
A fairly short, easily accessible walk that follows a route well known to trail running enthusiasts: do not try to keep up with those training for the Diagonale des Fous. A quick and deep immersion in nature in the Ravine des Citrons; beautiful views, lots of vegetation and birds. Beautiful view of the ravine and the river before starting the climb.
The Petite Ravine Trail
1.93 mi
+1,440 ft
-1,440 ft
2h 10
Moderate
Departure from L'Entre-Deux (Réunion)
There are several ways to reach the Bras de la Plaine. The route via the Sentier de la Petite Ravine is fairly well-known but rarely featured in guidebooks! This relatively short path leads right next to the beautiful Caverne de la Petite Ravine. If the opportunity arises, don’t hesitate to have a swim in the river or go and see the magnificent gorges downstream from the cave: do not attempt either of these if the water level is too high!
The Bras de la Plaine Gorges from the Entre-Deux
6.10 mi
+3,150 ft
-3,173 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from L'Entre-Deux (Réunion)
Here is an extraordinary water-based hike. This ascent of the Bras de la Plaine through the gorges is a hike that has to be earned. All along the way, it is a succession of caves, rock formations and very narrow passages where light struggles to penetrate. You will very often get your feet wet in this magnificent area, and that is what makes this hike so charming. However, GPS reception is very poor in the steep-sided sections.
Le Zèbre via the Sentier Marron from Bras Long and the Sentier Rosélie
5.52 mi
+2,123 ft
-2,119 ft
4h 25
Difficult
Departure from L'Entre-Deux (Réunion)
L'Entre-Deux is a hiker’s paradise. This route follows the Sentier Rosélie and the Sentier du Zèbre. The latter is, in fact, one of the best-known trails in the region. You can complete a circular route by taking the Sentier Marron du Bras Long: it is very strenuous, quite demanding and technical, and is only recommended for very experienced walkers. This trail was little known before but is becoming increasingly popular. It also offers the chance to enjoy splendid panoramic views.