Hike on the GRR3 in Reunion Island around Mafate Circus from Piton Marmite via Col des Boeufs, Plaine des tamarins, Ilet Georges, Maison Laclos, Marla, Trois Roches, Roche Plate, Ilet des Orangers, Lataniers, Aurere, Ilet a Malheur and Grand Rein. Guest House, Bed and Breakfast, Hotel, Camping, Shelter, Inn, Shops.

GR®R3

Around Mafate Circus (Reunion Island)

37km

The Mafate cirque is one of the three large natural cirques of the Piton des Neiges massif, on the island of Reunion. It is located in the southwest of the island, and is surrounded by steep ramparts that can reach 1,200 meters in height. Mafate is a wild and preserved place, accessible only by trail or by helicopter. It is inhabited by around 700 people, who live in around ten islets, small traditional hamlets on the island. The ramparts of the cirque are made up of volcanic rocks, mainly basalt. They are very steep, and have deep gorges and steep ravines. The cirque is drained by the Rivière des Galets, which has its source in the Piton des Neiges massif and flows into the Indian Ocean.

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Distance: 37km, Elevation maximum: 1964m, Elevation minimum: 320m, Elevation gain uphill: 3729m
IGN Maps: St-Denis Cirques de Mafate et de Salazie (4402RT).

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Registration price : 100€/5 years per GR® or GRP®. Renewable.

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GR®R1 Around Piton des Neiges
GR®R2 From St Denis to Le Baril (St-Philippe)
GR®R3 Around Mafate Circus

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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 (St Gilles), 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.