14 days tour

La Réunion - Hut Trekking On The Tropical Island (14 Days)

La Réunion - Hut Trekking On The Tropical Island (14 Days)

This tour includes:

Guide

Guided tour and support by local, German speaking hiking guides

Accommodation

5 nights in 3-star hotels, rooms with bath/shower and WC 6 nights in selected mountain huts, shared rooms with shared shower and WC Night flight Le Juliette Dodu Mountain hut Le Vieux Cep Le Relais De L’Hermitage Nautile

Others

Airport and security fees Luggage transport according to itinerary Voucher for travel literature ASI tour book CO2 compensation of all travel emissions

Flights

Scheduled flight (economy) with Air France and Air Austral via Paris to Réunion and return. Prices are from/to Frankfurt Airport and are based on limited available special airline fares. Surcharges are possible at any time. Other departure airports can be selected. Upon arrival you will be expected. The ASI guide will meet you at the airport (please look for an ASI sign).

Meals

12x breakfast, 11x dinner

Transport

Transfers and sightseeing tours on local buses according to itinerary

Not included:

Others

Efordeliche equipment water bottle with minimum capacity of 1 litre, headlight or travel bag or suitcase, practical hiking clothing (T-shirts, trekking trousers, hiking socks), personal medicines and mosquito repellent backpack with approx. 50 litres volume, warm accessories (sweater, hat, Gloves) hut sleeping bag, ankle-high mountain boots with treaded sole, rain and sun protection (headgear, sunglasses, sunscreen). In addition, recommended equipment, functional underwear, photo equipment , binoculars, telescopic hiking poles as a walker, rain cover for the backpack, pocket knife. Hooded rain jacket, windproof, waterproof and breathable bath sacks, sweets (e.g. cereal bars), drink powder, etc. , windproof, waterproof and breathable, comfortable shoes or sandals, washing and toilet utensils (soap, towel, toilet paper, etc.)

Insurance

Optional

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Itinerary of your trip La Réunion - Hut Trekking On The Tropical Island (14 Days)

  • Day 1 Day 1: Your Flight To La Reunion
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Your Flight To La Reunion

      Scheduled flight with Air France and Air Austral via Paris to St. Denis on La Réunion.

      Accommodation
      Night flight
  • Day 2 Day 2: Arrival On The Ile Intense
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Arrival On The Ile Intense

      In the morning arrival on La Réunion and transfer to St. Denis to the hotel, where we can first recover from the long journey.

      Board
      Breakfast, dinner

      Accommodation
      Le Juliette Dodu
  • Day 3 Day 3: Start Of The Trans-Réunion Hike
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Start Of The Trans-Réunion Hike

      Drive to Sans Souci (572 m) - our entry into Cirque de Mafate. At an altitude of 700 to 900 m, we cross the Rempart des Oranges. Magnificent views of the volcanic basin and the mountain peaks. We hike to Ilet a Orangers, a small settlement, where the first mountain hut and a typical Creole dinner await us.

      DaysTour
      Distance: approx. 12
      Walking time: approx. 05:00
      Ascent: approx. 600
      Descent: approx. 50
      Driving time: approx. 00:30

      Meals
      breakfast, dinner

      Accommodation
      mountain hut
  • Day 4 Day 4: Cirque De Mafate
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Cirque De Mafate

      Steeply down into the Rivière-des-Galets valley, perhaps with a short detour to the Bronchard slave hunting mountain, and then, after an exciting river crossing on the other side of the river, briefly but steeply back up to La Nouvelle, the main town of Mafate at 1,400 m. Overnight in a mountain hut in La Nouvelle.

      Day tour
      Distance: approx. 12
      Walking time: approx. 06:00
      Ascent: approx. 900
      Descent: approx. 400

      Meals
      breakfast, dinner

      Accommodation
      mountain hut
  • Day 5 Day 5: Walk To Marla
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Walk To Marla

      From La Nouvelle it goes slightly downhill, after a short counterclimb, we cross the Plaine aux Sable and then descend steeply into the Riviere des Galets. In this idyllic river valley, we reach the “Trois Roches”, a beautiful resting place on the shore - the “Rivière des Galets”, which is deeply cut here. Then it’s off along the river valley through shady forests and in the face of mighty crater walls to a high plateau to the wonderfully situated mountain hut of Marla. We will spend the next night there.

      DaysTour
      Distance: approx. 7.5
      Walking time: approx. 05:00
      Ascent: approx. 700
      Descent: approx. 450

      Meals
      breakfast, dinner

      Accommodation
      mountain hut
  • Day 6 Day 6: In The Cirque De Cilaos
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: In The Cirque De Cilaos

      The first stage of today leads steeply uphill to the “Pass Col de Taibit”. There we can enjoy wonderful views: Behind us the magnificent mountains of Mafate, in front of us the Cauldron of Cilaos. After a steep descent followed by a bus ride (public bus), we finally reach the charming town of Cilaos, where we can once again enjoy the comfort of a cozy 3 star hotel. Our luggage is already waiting here with fresh laundry.

      Day tour
      Distance: approx. 12
      Walking time: approx. 05:00
      Ascent: approx. 900
      Descent: approx. 800

      Meals
      breakfast, dinner

      Accomodation
      Le Vieux Cep
  • Day 7 Day 7: Free Day
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Free Day

      The day is free to enjoy the amenities of the hotel, make cultural explorations, try sporting activities such as canyoning or mountain biking, or participate in an optional hike for example to Palmiste Rouge or to La Chapelle (min. 4 people).

      Meals
      Breakfast, dinner

      Accommodation
      Le Vieux Cep
  • Day 8 Day 8: Climb To The Caverne Dufour
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Climb To The Caverne Dufour

      The morning is free. In the early afternoon, after a short journey on the public bus, we climb steadily uphill to Caverne Dufour, a hut far above the tree line below the summit of Piton des Neiges at 2478. During the ascent, we can always enjoy wonderful views of the Cirque de Cilaos below us.

      Day tour
      Distance: approx. 5
      Walking time: approx. 04:00
      Ascent: approx. 1200

      Meals
      breakfast, dinner

      Accommodation
      mountain hut
  • Day 9 Day 9: Sunrise At Piton Des Neiges
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Sunrise At Piton Des Neiges

      The ascent begins in the dark. After approx. 2 hours, we witness the sunrise on the 3,070 m high Piton des Neiges. We enjoy the 360-degree panoramic view. After breakfast, long descent to the Belouve mountain hut. The trail leads almost constantly downhill on the ridge between the Salazie-Cirque and Belouve Plateau and leads partly through dense rainforest. There are always magnificent views of the surrounding mountains and the Cirque de Salazie. If the hike to the summit is too exhausting for you, the summit climbers are waiting in the hut.

      Day tour
      Distance: approx. 15
      Walking time: approx. 08:00
      Ascent: approx. 1000
      Descent: approx. 2000

      Meals
      breakfast, dinner

      Accommodation
      mountain hut
  • Day 10 Day 10: Le Trou De Fer — The Hole In Hell
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Le Trou De Fer — The Hole In Hell

      Through tropical, ghostly rainforest to a gorge, where a torrent with loud roar plunges approx. 400 m into the depths. Drive to Plaine des Palmistes and Bourg-Murat. Drive up to Piton de la Fournaise and overnight.

      DaysTour
      Distance: approx. 8
      Walking time: approx. 04:00
      Ascent: approx. 200
      Descent: approx. 200
      Driving time: approx. 02:00

      Meals
      breakfast, dinner

      Accommodation
      mountain hut
  • Day 11 Day 11: On The Volcan De La Fournaise
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: On The Volcan De La Fournaise

      Descent into the caldera (2,150 m). Crossing of the crater floor. Ascent through lava to the Piton de la Fournaise massif (2,635 m) with bizarre lava formations and steaming craters. Descent into the huge caldera of the Piton-de-la-Fournaise massif (2,150 m), crossing the crater floor, ascent through cooled lava to the viewpoint (2,550 m) on the interior of the dolomite crater with bizarre lava formations and steaming fumaroles. By bus to the seaside resort of Hermitage-Les-Bains. Here we receive our luggage again.

      DayTour
      Distance: approx. 12
      Walking time: approx. 06:00
      Ascent: approx. 600
      Descent: approx. 600
      Travel time: approx. 02:30

      Catering
      Breakfast, dinner

      Accommodation
      Le Relais De L’Hermitage
  • Day 12 Day 12: On The Beach Of La Saline-Les-Bains
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: On The Beach Of La Saline-Les-Bains

      Today you can relax at the beach or pool. If you are tempted once again by the wonderful mountain world, you can climb the almost 3,000-meter peak Grand Bernare (2,898 m) (optional, surcharge approx. € 50, min. 4 persons). A bit more leisurely is the excursion to the Grand Marché (big market) in St. Paul (optional, ride with the public bus). There is also the possibility for helicopter or ultralight sightseeing flights, tandem paragliding, downhill mountain biking, boat trips, diving, speleology or museum visits. Farewell dinner in the evening.

      DayTour
      Distance: approx. 16
      Walking time: approx. 06:00
      Ascent: approx. 900
      Descent: approx. 900

      Catering
      Breakfast, dinner

      Accommodation
      Nautile
  • Day 13 Day 13: Saying Goodbye To La Réunion
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Saying Goodbye To La Réunion

      Day at leisure. In the early evening drive to the airport and return flight.

      Board
      Breakfast

      Accommodation
      Night flight
  • Day 14 Day 14: Arrival In Europe
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Arrival In Europe

      Arrival in Paris and onward flight to your home airport.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but you’re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

You’ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Challenging

Long and challenging experience. You’ll be required to have good physical fitness to go on it. In some of these activities you'll need previous experience on similar activities.

Age range

Age range

Min: 16 / Max: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.

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