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Hiking: La Chapelle, Cilaos.

5.0 (5 reviews) 5 hours Free cancellation
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Hiking: La Chapelle, Cilaos.

About this activity

  • Guaranteed Check-out every Thursday, from the first registered.

Discover this exceptional site with a professional Mountain Guide from the Reunion Mountain Office.

Learn all about the geological past of the island.

Get as close to the cliff as you can, walking in the riverbed. (route not marked)

Small groups, maximum 12 people.

  • Distance 8 km, elevation gain 550 m
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At a glance

Duration
5 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 snack and a drink.
  • Included: Professional mountain guide

Itinerary

Come and discover a geological marvel of Reunion Island, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site! From the Village of Cilaos, we will descend the Sentier de la Chapelle. In this shady ravine bottom, we will trace the course of the geological events that formed the island. After a short ascent, we will contemplate the magnificent rocky edifice of La Chapelle, the heart of a volcanic chamber. A final descent leads us into the refreshing bed of the river, to the foot of the cliff split by the river. We will then take the picnic at the edge of the water. Return route by the same route. Hike of about 5 hours, 12 KM, 550 m of elevation gain. 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.

  1. Stop 1

  2. La Chapelle

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Forecourt of the Town Hall, main street of Cilaos city.

End point

  • Forecourt of the Town Hall, main street of Cilaos city.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
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Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

  • Hiking in French only. A correct understanding of the language is necessary.

Traveller ratings

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Hiking: La Chapelle, Cilaos.

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