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Reunion Island Paradise

Reunion Island
5 reviews
Available Departures: Apr, Jul, Aug, Sep

11 days from

US$2,830

without flights
Walk & Trek
Guided Group
MODERATE MODERATE

A superb walking holiday on the tropical Indian Ocean island of Reunion

Trip Code: RUN
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 1 - 3 LEISURELY
1 - 3 LEISURELY

Suitable for most people in good health, holidays at this grade include only limited amounts of activity.

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4 - 6 MODERATE
4 - 6 MODERATE

Suitable for reasonably fit individuals, such as weekend walkers and cyclists. There can be the occasional more difficult day.

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7 - 9 CHALLENGING
7 - 9 CHALLENGING

Physically challenging holidays, where you need to be prepared before you go.

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10 - 12 TOUGH
10 - 12 TOUGH

Our toughest holidays, involving many long days, often in isolated areas. A high level of fitness and previous wilderness and mountain experience is essential.

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Reunion Island Paradise

Highlights
  • Distinctive Creole flavour and Indian Ocean beaches
  • Summit Piton des Neiges (3070m), Reunion Island's highest mountain
  • Proper volcano walking and overnight in mountain refuges
  • Sunrise on the summits and stunning mountain scenery walking on Reunion Island

At a Glance
  • Group Size 5 to 12
  • 8 days trekking
  • 1 day beach and sightseeing
  • Max altitude - 3070m
  • Join In St Denis

Accommodation & Meals
  • 10 Breakfasts
  • 5 Dinners
  • 5 nights Mountain Hut / Refuge
  • 4 nights Hotel with swimming pool
  • 1 nights Hotel
Overview

Wild and tropical trekking adventure holiday walking in the mountains of Reunion Island. Eight hundred kilometres east of Madagascar, the French overseas department of Reunion Island is a walking destination - par excellence! The far-flung volcanic Reunion Island, with its intriguing mix of African and French cultures, rises to over 3000m and its rugged interior boasts a network of walking trails which would not look out of place in Nepal. Three vast eroded cirques, Salazie, Mafate and Cilaos, dominate the centre of Reunion Island and provide the backdrop for this surprising walking adventure holiday.


Walking through forest and farmland, our trekking takes us across high passes, descending to spend time in and explore friendly villages. Luxuriant vegetation, exotic bird species, towering waterfalls and hot springs to are all part of the scene on the endearing paradise of Reunion Island. Trekking to the summit of Piton des Neiges (3070m) at dawn, we can look across to our final objective, the active volcano of Piton de la Fournaise (2632m). Having ticked off many of the best walking trails on Reunion Island, we will be ready for a day of R&R at the pleasant coastal resort of St Gilles, a great way to end our walking holiday adventure to Reunion Island.

Is this holiday for you?

This is not a long or sustained walking holiday and the altitudes that we reach are relatively modest. The first 3 days of walking take the form of a continuous trek, walking between 4 and 6 hours each day, as we cross from the cirque of Salazie, through Mafate to Cilaos. We then have a free day, before making a 2-day ascent of Piton des Neiges. Climbing this peak and then desc …

This is not a long or sustained walking holiday and the altitudes that we reach are relatively modest. The first 3 days of walking take the form of a continuous trek, walking between 4 and 6 hours each day, as we cross from the cirque of Salazie, through Mafate to Cilaos. We then have a free day, before making a 2-day ascent of Piton des Neiges. Climbing this peak and then descending to the refuge at Belouve, will provide us with our longest day - possibly 7 hours of walking. We have 2 further day hikes, including the 5-hour return trip to the cratered top of Piton de la Fournaise. Although most of the paths that we follow throughout the trip will have way-markers (in the French style - blobs of paint) we will encounter a wide range of underfoot conditions. There will be forest trails, including muddy conditions at Trou de Fer, as well as zig-zag tracks on volcanic scree and rough, rocky sections on each of the peaks. There are a few short, 5-10m sections on the path which do have a little exposure. Whilst trekking for 2 nights / 3 days between Salazie (day 2) and Cilaos (day 4) and during the 2-day ascent of Piton des Neiges (3 nights/4 days), we will carry everything that we need in our daysacks. Our main luggage will be transferred to the following hotel. We do not need much as the refuges supply all bedding (although we recommend a sheet sleeping bag), backpack should be kept light, under 8kg. Carrying our few belongings over the walks makes it seem much more adventurous and exciting on this rural island.

Why KE?

With 30-year's trekking experience in far-flung destinations, we can tell you that this tropical island trek is sure to provide you with  'A taste of trekking paradise'.

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