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Access: Head towards Mont Vert les Hauts via the D3. Stay on this road until you reach the sign for Domaine Vidot (located right at the far left and in the opposite direction if you are coming from Le Tampon). Turn left at the sign if coming from Le Tampon and right if coming from Saint-Joseph. Continue until you reach the sign indicating the entrance to Domaine Vidot and the Sentier des Foulées de la Fraise.
(S/E) From the sign, go round the village hall on the right and then continue straight on towards the Ravine des Caffres along a wide track. At the first bend, enjoy the view of Piton Natalie.
(1) At the first junction, continue straight on along the Sentier des Foulées de la Fraise, which is well signposted. The path then crosses the Domaine Vidot picnic area before entering the Ravine des Cafres. There are some lovely views of Piton de la Ravine Blanche and Piton Hyacinthe. The path is narrow but well shaded on this almost flat section. You’ll soon reach the Domaine Vidot water catchment.
(2) Leave the fitness trail on your right, cross a stream and continue straight on. Tackle two or three hairpin bends then continue straight on at the next junction. At the road, turn right for a few metres.
(3) Turn left onto the first path. You’ll soon reach the pastures and will need to follow them for several kilometres. The path runs alongside a stream. A few tree trunks help you cross three muddy sections.
The path narrows in places and passes beneath beautiful eucalyptus trees. The views become increasingly sweeping as you climb through the vast meadows. Occasionally, the path descends slightly before tackling a short climb up a few steps, some of which are quite high. At times, if you look back, you can see the Piton de Mont-Vert. The path is paved for a very short stretch after a bend.
(4) The path then widens abruptly before turning into a track with a slightly gentler gradient. After a few minutes’ climb along the track, you’ll reach a beautiful strawberry field – please do not pick the strawberries !
(5) At the junction, continue straight on along a track and enjoy the lovely views towards La Mare. You’ll soon reach a gate.
(6) The walk ends here. It is possible to go even higher by taking the path on the left (see practical information). Return to the starting point via the same route (S/E).
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