Activity Réunion Island

Hiking: Authentic immersion in Mafate

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About this activity

Check-out guaranteed every Tuesday and Saturday, from the first registered.
An amazing entry in 4x4 by the track of the river of the Galets.

A local professional Guide from the Reunion Mountain Office.

Discovery of fauna and flora
Discovery of the geology of circuses
Discovery of the history of the Mafate circus
In the rainy season, when the 4×4 track is closed, we offer hiking to the Maido every Tuesday and Saturday.

Small groups 12 people maximum.

Distance 12 km, elevation gain 550 m

Hiking Tours Walking Tours Small Group Short term availability Weather Dependent - Moderate

At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: French
Operated by: Bureau Montagne Reunion

Ages: Adults (8–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Snacks: A local drink and snack.

Not included

Not included: Private transportation

Itinerary

We will gather at the foot of the 4X4 track, the gateway to our Mafataise immersion. The adventure begins with 30 minutes in a 4x4 (in addition, to be paid to the driver €26/person), surrounded by the impressive ramparts. Arrived at the end of the track, we will start walking on a regular path, fording the river several times. The opportunity for your guide to tell you about the volcanic formation of the island and the history of the settlement of the circus. We will trace the traces of the first inhabitants to the first "Ilets". We will make the return journey passing as close as possible to the river, where we will enjoy a refreshing pool. Note: This hike requires you to walk several times in the water (water depth below the knees). Hike offered outside the rainy season. In the rainy season, we offer our hike "Sur les remparts de Mafate, le Maïdo". 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.

Stop 1
Stop 2
Mafate

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Car park at the Rivière des Galets, rue de la Liberté, La Possession.

Take the dirt road to the barrier.

End point

Car park at the Rivière des Galets, rue de la Liberté, La Possession.

Take the dirt road to the barrier.

Using your ticket

The guide in charge will contact you by phone the day before at the end of the afternoon, after the last weather report. Be sure to provide us with a contact phone number.