Travel Reference
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Day Hikes & Short Walks
If you don't have time for a multiday trek, there are also plenty of great day hikes that will
give you a taste of life in rural Réunion. A not-to-be-missed day hike is the climb up the
Piton de la Fournaise (the volcano) from Pas de Bellecombe. Réunion's highest point, Piton
des Neiges, can also be done in a day if you're super fit, but most people choose to stay
overnight at Gîte de la Caverne Dufour.
Another popular activity related to hiking is exploring lava tubes on the southeast coast.
You'll walk (make it scramble) over slippery wet rocks through tunnels and caves that were
formed by the volcanic eruptions - see the boxed text on
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Tourist offices have plenty of recommendations for short, easy walks.
