GR®R1 Tour of the Piton des Neiges

Reunion Island

The GRR1, a jewel of Réunion hiking, lies at the heart of Piton des Neiges, the oldest volcano in the Indian Ocean. This loop trail winds through the island's three majestic cirques: Salazie, Cilaos, and Mafate. The history of this route is linked to "marronage," recalling the refuge of runaway slaves in these inaccessible natural ramparts. The landscapes are breathtakingly vertical, alternating between forests of native trees, crystalline waterfalls, and lunar volcanic plateaus, with unique endemic flora such as tree ferns and tamarind trees. The trail traverses the small hamlets of Mafate, accessible only on foot, where time seems to stand still in an atmosphere of mountain solidarity. The final ascent to the summit of the volcano, reaching 3,070 meters, offers a 360° panorama of the ocean at sunrise.

GR®R1 Around Piton des Neiges (Reunion Island)

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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.