Hike: Bélouve Rainforest and Trou de Fer

Overview

Available languages

French

5 hours

Mobile ticket

- Discover this exceptional high-altitude tropical forest with a professional mountain guide from the Bureau Montagne Réunion.

- Guaranteed departure every Monday, from the first registered.

- Small groups 12 people maximum.

- Distance 8 km, elevation gain 150 m

- A good understanding of French is necessary to participate in this activity.

- For any child under 12, please contact us for more information. We cannot accept minors under the age of 18 unaccompanied by an adult.

Additional Info

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

Hiking in French only. A correct understanding of the language is necessary.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

A local snack and a drink

What To Expect

Foret de Bebour

Route through the forests of Bébour and Bélouve

Admission Not Applicable

Foret de Belouve

At the end of the road, we will go to the sumptuous point of view on the circus of Salazie, since the Gite de Bélouve. This point of view will again be an opportunity to read this exceptional landscape: human and forest activities, marronnage, history of the island and its settlement. After a snack of local products, our hike begins at this place, by a direct immersion in the primary forest. Tree ferns, orchids, "wood of colors", we will discover the medicinal plants endemic to this unique environment. The trails are flat, slightly hilly, (forest track or wooden footbridge), allowing us to move easily.

4 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Every Monday in French

Reviews

4.70

10 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Very good experience
guyl614,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
We arrived at the viewpoint of the Iron Hole just before the arrival of a good heat mist. A little also thanks to Manu our very effective guide on this magnificent hike.
An amazing hike in an amazing rainforest !
Marie-Celine B,
Nov 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We got muddy but it was an amazing experience. The guide Manu was knowledgeable and funny. The other members of the group were friendly and enjoying the experience. Thank you so much !
Must-see for the curious and curious
A3323UIjeromes,
Jul 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great time spent with my Guide Fantastic view of the snow piton, the Salazie circus, and of course the iron hole:-)) Stéphane is a well of science: fauna, flora, etc. Helpful in addition, he even walked me to Saint Pierre
Very pretty
kellz26,
Jun 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
departure from the Hellbourg trail, despite the closed trail being written, this one was largely passable, apart from a slight landslide at one point but possible to pass!. Be careful for people who are afraid of heights, this can be difficult. The part of the balouve lodge at the iron hole, be careful, very muddy Arriving at the iron hole, you have to be patient as the mist comes and goes.
Thanks thanks
O7381UScatherinet,
May 18, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great ride, tiring but happy to have succeeded. Thank you to the ONF and to all those men who worked hard to develop this route and who allowed us to discover these wonderful landscapes. Lots of great encounters. THANKS
Hiking with family
HavanneNL,
Apr 27, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Count 1h15 go so 2h30 in all. Personally, we brought our picnic. Partially unobstructed view of the precipice.... depending on the weather! Affordable hiking by all .... even with family. Beautiful vegetation. Parking nearby.
Beautiful day in Bélouve
Horizonschimeriques,
Oct 18, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A magnificent walk, of a very accessible level, in the primary forest with superb views of Salazie and the Iron Hole. An extremely friendly, thoughtful guide and excellent connoisseur of the nature and history of Réunion.
Great!
JmyLAB,
Jan 20, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Beautiful hike to discover the nature that the island of Reunion can offer. The Dany guide was very professional and had an explanation and anecdote to all my questions about the rich forest of Belouve. Incredible view of the circus of Salazie from the cottage of Belouve and even more incredible... The iron hole!! Very nice experience. I had a great time. Thank you! and See you soon!
Beef forest and iron hole
Vanessa740001,
Aug 10, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A magnificent sun for a Rando in this majestic primary forest and a superb waterfall. Very good accompaniment of Laurence, with explanations and nice discussions. To advise in good weather.
superb hike
daviddurolek,
Mar 25, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
a big thank you for the support, informative and friendly!! hike adapted to our pace (with family) I highly recommend