GR R1 “Tour du Piton des Neiges”, 5-day hike on Réunion Island (France)

Live a truly unique experience as you set on this 5-day GR R1 hike on Réunion Island with one of our certified guides! Experience spectacular vistas of Piton des Neiges as you venture on the famous "Tour du Piton des Neiges" in France!

Piton des Neiges

5 Days

All year

High

Intermediate

Highlights

Set on this GR R1 hike on Réunion Island.
Embark on the spectacular "Tour du Piton des Neiges"!
Hike through the three cirques of Mafate, Salazie and Cilaos!

Description

Join us as we set on this GR R1 hike on Réunion Island in France! “Tour du Piton des Neiges” is a 5-day loop hike which leads you to explore the Piton des Neiges massif through three cirques. It is a non-active volcano which was formed as a result of massive erosion which led to the formation of its three cirques, each in the form of an amphitheater.

It is set in a “clover-leaf” like shape around the highest summit of the island. The three cirques of Mafate, Salazie and Cilaos each have their distinct properties.

We will begin from the Cirque of Cilaos. Heading towards Ilet à Cordes, we will start our ascent towards the Col du Taïbit pass. This pass lies on the crest between the Cilaos and Mafate cirques.

From there, the route takes us to the Cirque of Mafate in the heart of the Reunion Island National Park. No roads to traverse this one, its rawness is a hiker’s paradise!

The Cirque of Salazie is approached after ascending the Col de Fourche pass. We will cross of the Plaine des Tamarins and the Cirque of Salazie, through a dense forest of filao and guava trees to reach Hell Bourg.

The hike offers spectacular vistas of the Piton des Neiges summit. You will explore the unique vegetation of the region here, which mainly consist of shrubs. On the last day, we will climb the summit of the Piton des Neiges (3070 m), the highest peak of the Indian Ocean before ending this remarkable trip. You will experience one of the most spectacular sunrises here, which will be stamped in your memory for a lifetime!

So, what are you waiting for? Strap your boots and set on a journey on the Réunion Island. Wish to explore more? We also guide this day hike to Piton de la Fournaise, one of the most active volcanoes on Réunion Island!

Price includes

Guiding fee

Price details

Price per person. Minimum of 2 people required.

Equipment you will need to bring

Water bottle

Backpack

Sunglasses

About the guide

Indian Ocean Island

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