Overview
Available languages
5 hours
Mobile ticket
- Guaranteed Check-out every Thursday, from the first registered.
Discover this exceptional site with a professional Mountain Guide from the Reunion Mountain Office.
Learn all about the geological past of the island.
Get as close to the cliff as you can, walking in the riverbed. (route not marked)
Small groups, maximum 12 people.
- Distance 8 km, elevation gain 550 m
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.
What To Expect
Come and discover a geological marvel of Reunion Island, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site! From the Village of Cilaos, we will descend the Sentier de la Chapelle. In this shady ravine bottom, we will trace the course of the geological events that formed the island. After a short ascent, we will contemplate the magnificent rocky edifice of La Chapelle, the heart of a volcanic chamber. A final descent leads us into the refreshing bed of the river, to the foot of the cliff split by the river. We will then take the picnic at the edge of the water. Return route by the same route. Hike of about 5 hours, 12 KM, 550 m of elevation gain. A good understanding of French is necessary to participate in this activity. Recommended minimum age: 12 years old. For any child under 12, please contact us for more information. We cannot accept minors under the age of 18 unaccompanied by an adult.
Options
Every Thursday in French
What‘s Included
A local snack and a drink.
Professional mountain guide
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Beautiful nature and human adventure
sol neh265,Oct 4, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Close to people and nature, Bureau Montagne Réunion has allowed me to discover the life of Réunion Island, from its beginning to today. They turned a simple hike into a super nice Adventure! Thank you!
BELEZA PURA!!!
copadobrasil,Nov 26, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A pure happiness for both the view and the accompaniment! Continue in this Beautiful Mood. Thank you Arnaud for sharing your passion. Hikers, there is no better way to accompany Reunion Island! Fati
Very nice hike
dencodenco,Oct 14, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful hike well reviewed to discover a beautiful chapel.stevens was a good guide making us discover the local fauna and flora
Beautiful
A9033STjeremyp,Jul 7, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice hiking and Arnaud is really appreciable. This day spent with him was really pure happiness. And its splendid scenery, for this first trip to Reunion we will keep a very good memory. Thank you Arnaud
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