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Hiking: On the ramparts of Mafate, the Maïdo

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Overview

Available languages

French

6 hours

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- Guaranteed Check-out every Tuesday and Saturday in the rainy season, from the first registered.

- Stunning panoramas of the Mafate circus

- A deep knowledge of this exceptional natural site with your professional local Mountain Guide from the Reunion Mountain Office.

Immerse yourself in the history of Réunion and the times of slavery.

- When the trail of the river of the Galets is open, we offer on Tuesdays and Thursdays the hike in the circus of Mafate.

Small groups, maximum 12 people.

- Distance 12 km, elevation gain 450 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.

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Before the hike, we will start with the sublime Maïdo viewpoint over the Cirque de Mafate, to get in touch with this magnificent environment. Then, we take the path that runs along the rampart of Mafate to enjoy the exceptional views of the circus and discover the natural environment of the high plateaus of Reunion. We then descend to the site of "La Glacière", witness to the dark past of the island during the time of slavery and maroonage. Activity offered in the rainy season to replace our "Authentic immersion in Mafate" hike. 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.

What‘s Included

A snack and a local drink.

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Every Tuesday and Saturday, FR

Duration: 6 hours

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