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Head next to the Cirque de Cilaos , where you should allow at least two days to soak
up the rugged mountain scenery and the laid-back atmosphere. Hiking and canyoning get
you up close and personal with some of the best scenery you'll see anywhere, while there
are also thermal springs, wine to taste and ecotourism possibilities thrown in for good
measure.
There aren't many places in the world where you can climb an active volcano, but
Piton de la Fournaise is one of them and in fact is one of the most accessible on earth.
Base yourself at the Gîte du Volcan, ready to make a dawn ascent for stunning views.
Next make for the bright lights of St-Pierre - if possible, get here for the huge
Saturday market and stay the night near St-Joseph . Don't miss Ste-Rose , where lava
laps at the door of a church and narrowly misses the Virgin Mary. It can also serve as a re-
turn to civilisation (without the clamour of a big city) if you've been climbing volcanoes
and hiking the circques.
As you head to the north of the island, go inland and stay at least two nights in Hell-
Bourg , exploring the Cirque de Salazie . Finally, set off towards the capital via the
Indian-influenced St-André and end your trip sampling cafe-culture and Creole architec-
ture in the capital, St-Denis .
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