GR®R1 Around Piton des Neiges (Reunion Island)

Hike on the GR®R1 around Piton des Neiges in Reunion Island from Cilaos via Ilet du Bois Rouge, Ilet des 3 Salazes, Col du Taïbit, Marla, La Nouvelle, Col de Fourche, Piton Marmite, Le Belier, Hell-Bourg, le Cirque de Salazie, Foret de Belouve, Pic des Chevres, Cap Anglais, Trois Petits Bonhommes, Caverne Dufour and Roche Merveilleuse. Guest House, Bed and Breakfast, Hotel, Camping, Shelter, Inn, Shops.

GR®R1 Around Piton des Neiges (Reunion Island)

The GR®R1, known as the Piton des Neiges Trail, is an iconic long-distance hiking trail that encircles the highest peak on Réunion Island, offering a comprehensive view of its volcanic heart. The landscape is spectacularly diverse, traversing three cirques (Mafate, Salazie, and Cilaos) and high-altitude forest massifs. The flora is characterized by a high degree of endemism, with tamarind forests in the highlands, heathland, and very humid areas. The island's history is palpable along this trail, which connects isolated hamlets, bearing witness to human settlement in these extreme environments. The fauna is discreet but remarkable, with endemic species of birds and insects, as well as the Manapany green lizard in some drier areas, making this hike a complete immersion in a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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GR®R1 Hiking around Piton des Neiges (Reunion Island) 9 Distance: 52km, Elevation maximum: 2494m, Elevation minimum: 699m, Elevation gain uphill: 4614m
IGN Maps: St-Denis Cirques de Mafate et de Salazie (4402RT). Saint-Pierre (4405RT).

Nearby paths: GR®R1 Hiking around Piton des Neiges (Reunion Island) 10
GR®R2 From St Denis to Le Baril (St-Philippe)
GR®R3 Around Mafate Circus

It is advisable to follow the beacons all along your hike and to bring you the FFRandonnee topo-guide. You will also find information on MonGR.fr.

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Former holiday hotel with a garden along the Allier, L'Etoile Guest House is located in La Bastide-Puylaurent between Lozere, Ardeche, and the Cevennes in the mountains of Southern France. At the crossroads of GR®7, GR®70 Stevenson Path, GR®72, GR®700 Regordane Way, GR®470 Allier River springs and gorges, GRP® Cevenol, Ardechoise Mountains, Margeride. Numerous loop trails for hiking and one-day biking excursions. Ideal for a relaxing and hiking getaway.