Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Start at
Ste-Rose
and head south to find the first tongues of lava tumbling down to the
sea. Cross the threatening lava fields of
Le Grand Brûlé
, to spend a night or two near
St-
Philippe
or
St-Joseph
; stay up in the hills for a real taste of rural life. From here you can
hike the spectacular
Rivière des Remparts
.
Pass quickly through
St-Pierre
en route to the high plateau of
Plaine-des-Cafres
to
visit the
Maison du Volcan
. Take the magnificent forest road up to
Piton de la
Fournaise
, Réunion's restless volcano. Now drop back down to Plaine-des-Cafres, where
you could spend a couple of days hiking to
Grand Bassin
, a village at the end of the
world. Finally, head for
Plaine-des-Palmistes
, where the hikes through the
Forêt de
Bébour-Bélouve
and to
Trou de Fer
provide unforgettable experiences.
