The Piton des Neiges, the highest peak on Réunion, rises to 3 069m on the edge of the Cilaos, Salazie and Mafate cirques. A now dormant volcano, it was at the origin of the island’s creation. A challenging trek to the summit is rewarded with wonderfu..

At the end of a pretty forest road lined with blue hydrangeas, La Fenêtre affords an extraordinary view of the Cirque de Cilaos and the striking silhouettes of Grand Bénare (2,896m), Trois Salazes, Piton des Neiges (3,069m) and Dimitile. This is also..

To enjoy an extraordinary view of Cilaos, the three rocky peaks of the Trois Salazes and Mafate you’ll need to climb 800m to the Taïbit Pass ( col ). Heading off from the D 242, between Cilaos and Îlet-à-Cordes, you’ll mainly pass through shaded fore..

A pleasant flower-lined track once used by porters leads to the former spa baths, where you can still relax in the hot, iron-rich waters. The track then continues to the scenic Bras Rouge waterfall ( swimming is dangerous here ). Follow the GR 42 fro..

The Maison de la Broderie displays the traditional openwork embroidery produced in Cilaos. This meticulous craft was introduced in the cirque by Angèle Mac-Auliffe, a doctor’s daughter, and the technique, which consists of drawing threads from the fa..

The Petit Séminaire is now home to the Maison du Peuplement des Hauts. This ecomuseum pays homage to the first inhabitants of the cirque, the black slaves and those whites excluded from colonial society on Réunion. A series of displays highlight livi..