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Guided hike to La Chapelle in the circus of Cilaos, Reunion Island

Activity - Holidays & weekends in Cilaos

Guided hike to La Chapelle in the circus of Cilaos, Reunion Island - Activity - Holidays & weekends in Cilaos
Nature and the great outdoors

Discover the circus of Cilaos during this guided hike to the beautiful site of La Chapelle! You will meet your guide in the town of Cilaos. Located northeast of the cirque of the same name, the city is known for its thermal activities hot springs of volcanic origin, and the starting point of many trails to discover the riches of Reunion! Passing through the agricultural districts, you will go to the start of the La Chapelle trail. Along the way, you will enjoy a view of the surrounding landscapes, such as the Piton des Neiges, the highest point on Reunion Island (3,069 m), but also the Gros Morne, the Taïbit, the Grand Bénare and the islet of Cordes at its footThe trail begins with a steep slope leading to the bottom of the ravine, in the heart of the casuarina forest. The route involves crossing several small streams. You will then go up to arrive at the Bras Rouge River;  and discover the narrow fault carved into the rock. You will then evolve in the Red Arm River to the foot of the cliff.  If the water level allows, you can enter the gorge to see more closely this mineral corridor, a true natural cathedral. Then, you will take a break for lunch (picnic not included) by the river, before returning to the starting point again.

Rates

Guided hike to La Chapelle in the circus of Cilaos, Reunion Island
60 €

Practical information

Participants' profileAll ages
Good to knowActivity subject to weather conditions
Advantages

• Hiking in the circus of Cilaos

• The panorama of the Piton des Neiges

• The discovery of the Bras Rouge River

• The accompaniment and explanations of your guide

In detail

• Availability: every Thursday (except in exceptional cases)

• Duration: 5 hours (the duration may vary according to the progress and homogeneity of the group)

• Schedule and meeting place: 7:30 am in Cilaos city (detailed information on your voucher);  The meeting place and time will be confirmed by your guide, the day before the hike, depending on terrain and weather conditions

• Total distance: about 8 km

• Elevation: about 550 meters

• Maximum altitude: 1150 meters

• Level of difficulty: intermediate

• It is advisable to have a good physical condition to perform this activity

• Some slightly acrobatic passages are presented in the river to access as close as possible to La Chapelle. This approach requires putting your feet and shoes in the water

• The activity is carried out in groups of 12 people maximum

• The activity is not accessible to children under 8 years old

• Please bring with you snacks, a picnic and water (at least 2L per person)

• We advise you to bring shoes suitable for hiking, thermal and rain clothing as well as sun protection (cream, hat and glasses)

• Our partner reserves the right to cancel the activity due to weather conditions. If necessary, the activity may be postponed to a later date, with the agreement of the participants, or cancelled. In case of cancellation, participants are fully refunded

• The hike is practiced by experienced guides by our service provider on site: Bureau Montagne Réunion

Establishment policy

BookingRequired
RatesDiscounted rates on a sliding scale
PaymentCredit card
Included in the price
• Hiking in La Chapelle
• The accompaniment of a professional mountain guide
• Local snacks and drinks
Not included in the price
• Picnic
• Tips (optional)
• Any other extras
Cancellation conditions
You can cancel or modify your reservation free of charge up to 2 days before the date of the booked service (excluding special dates). • From D-2 and in case of No Show: 100% fee A reservation during special dates is considered non-cancellable, non-modifiable, non-refundable. - Cancellation insurance

Places of interest nearby

Cilaos (120 m)
Tourist Office of Cilaos (150 m)
Church Notre-Dame-des-Neiges (490 m)
The Cilaos cirque (720 m)
Cavern Dufour (3.8 km)
The Piton des Neiges (4.1 km)
The Fenêtre des Makes belvedere (6.8 km)
Mafate cirque (8.1 km)
Hell-Bourg (9.2 km)
L'Âme de la France (9.4 km)

Events nearby

Last nameDescriptionDateCity
Grand Raid race
A very tough running race on the island of RéunionOctober 2024Saint-Pierre (20 m)
Sakifo
A diverse festival of pop, rock and maloya music on the island of RéunionFrom 7 to 9 june 2024Saint-Pierre (23 km)

Outings nearby

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Cape Yellow
Village visitEasy1:00Saint-Joseph (34 km)

Accommodation nearby

Last nameAccommodation typeRateCity
Hôtel le petit randonneur
Hotel50 € to 160 € per nightCilaos
Hôtel Du Cirque
Hotel85 € to 150 € per nightCilaos
Tsilaosa Hôtel
Hotel135 € to 341 € per nightCilaos
Le Vieux Cep
Hotel105 € to 120 € per nightCilaos
La Villa Kazuera
Hotel60 € to 100 € per nightCilaos
Otroiza Hotel
Hotel89 € to 109 € per nightCilaos
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