Reunion

Reunion looks like a tiny dot in the Indian Ocean on Google Maps, but if you zoom in you see an impressive island with towering mountains, breath-taking canyons, turquoise-coloured lagoons, colourful towns and villages and stunning waterfalls. Located in the Indian Ocean and the African continent east of Madagascar and southwest of Mauritius, Reunion is a truly fascinating island. A mecca for adventurers and backpackers, or those looking for an active holiday filled with stunning beaches, breath-taking scenery, and fascinating culture. Reunion is a small island, but the volcanic terrain that makes Reunion unique also means that it will take you a long time to reach must-see destinations. Hiking in Reunion is a dream come true, with its diverse landscape of mountains, volcanoes, craters, forests, valleys, canyons, and waterfalls.

Take a scenic drive along the Route du Vulcan to see natural wonders and the active shield volcano Piton de la Fournaise. From the Enclos Fouque car park, you can walk along the caldera and reach the edge of an active shield volcano. Piton de la Fournaise rivals Kilauea on the Big Island of Hawaii in terms of activity. The (still) highly active Piton de la Fournaise volcano at 2,632 meters is a must-see on Réunion Island.

Although the ancient volcano that created the island is now dormant, its younger brother, Piton de la Fournaise, continues to erupt to this day. Le Piton de la Fournaise is the most visited place on Reunion Island and the most breath-taking attraction in the Indian Ocean. While waiting to arrive in Reunion Island, to discover the hidden faces of the Reunion Islands by visiting the museums of the recently renovated volcano, watch this video of the Piton de la Fournaise volcano in our blog on this site. Reunion Island is home to one of the most active volcanoes on the planet, Piton de la Fournaise.

The most memorable panoramas of Reunion Island include Le Maido, from where you can see the Cirque de Mafate, La Fenetre des Makes, the "window" of the Cirque de Cilaos, Pas de Bellecombe overlooking the Piton de la Fournaise, opposite Takamaka is the lush greenery The ridge of clouds is full of waterfalls, while the Belvedere de Bois Court overlooks the "Mini Mafate" and its secluded waterfalls. Reunion Island has 550 miles of marked trails that take you past waterfalls, canyons, volcanic walls, and lush forests.

Piton des Neiges is Reunion's highest point, while Mafate is its most isolated valley, still inaccessible by road. You can hike almost anywhere, from sea level to "Le Piton des Neiges" and its 3070 meters (the highest peak on the island). Three natural volcanic craters surround the Piton des Neiges, the highest peak in the Indian Ocean.