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Everything about visiting Cilaos — Réunion's most dramatic mountain cirque, the 400-hairpin access road, hot springs, the surprising local wine, Piton des Neiges climbing, and the village that feels like a world apart.
A guide to Hell-Bourg — the jewel of the Salazie cirque in Réunion. The Creole architecture, the thermal baths, hiking into Salazie cirque's waterfalls, and why this mountain village (designated one of the 'Plus Beaux Villages de France') is the island's most charming overnight stop.
How to hike into the Mafate cirque — the only cirque in Réunion accessible exclusively on foot, the main entry routes, the gîte network, the villages of La Nouvelle and Marla, and what makes this one of the world's great multi-day hikes.
How to hike to Piton de la Fournaise — Réunion's active shield volcano, the approach via Plaine des Sables, the Pas de Bellecombe rim, the crater hike, and what to do when lava is flowing.
A complete guide to climbing Piton des Neiges (3,069m) — the highest point in the Indian Ocean. The two main routes from Cilaos and Hell-Bourg, the mountain huts, timing for a summit sunrise, trail conditions, and what to expect on Réunion's most iconic mountain ascent.
The best beaches on Réunion — the west coast lagoons, the protected reef at Saint-Gilles, surfing at Saint-Leu, the black sand beaches of the south, and the practical reality of swimming safety around this volcanic island.
What to eat on Réunion island — the definitive guide to Réunionnais Creole cuisine, from carri and rougail saucisses to samoussas, bouchons, and the island's exceptional rum and vanilla culture.
The complete hiking guide to Réunion Island — the three cirques (Mafate, Cilaos, Salazie), the GR R1 and R2 long-distance trails, Piton de la Fournaise volcano, and practical information.
Everything practical about visiting Réunion — flights from Paris and Mauritius, renting a car (the only real option), the route nationale, accommodation costs, the best time to visit, and how Réunion's French overseas department status shapes the travel experience.
The essential guide to Réunion — an active volcano, three dramatic mountain cirques, Indian Ocean beaches, Creole culture, and why this French island is one of the world's great adventure destinations.
A guide to Saint-Gilles-les-Bains — Réunion's main beach resort on the protected west coast. The lagoon, the marina, L'Hermitage beach, snorkeling and diving in the coral reef, and why the west coast is the island's only reliably swimmable coastline.
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