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Réunion Island

1 itinerary · 0 open departures · 0 missions

Réunion is a French overseas territory in the Indian Ocean, located east of Madagascar and southwest of Mauritius. The island is dominated by dramatic volcanic landscapes, including Piton de la Fournaise, one of the world's most active volcanoes, and three ancient calderas — the Cirques of Cilaos, Mafate, and Salazie — which are UNESCO World Heritage–listed. Travellers come for world-class hiking through rugged mountain terrain, canyoning in deep gorges, and surfing on powerful reef breaks, particularly around Saint-Leu. Despite its wild interior, Réunion also offers a rich Creole culture, diverse cuisine, and a blend of French, African, Indian, and Chinese influences.

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Réunion Island · 12 days

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Self-Launched Grand Traverse of Réunion Island

One of the most spectacular long-distance treks in the world — and you don't need a guided group tour to do it. Réunion Island's GRR1 and GRR2 trails are well-marked, legally accessible to independent trekkers, and served by a network of gîtes and mountain refuges that you can book directly. This self-launched version follows the same grand traverse as the Much Better Adventures itinerary: nine days of trekking through the wild cirques of Mafate and Cilaos, sunrise summits of Piton des Neiges and Piton de la Fournaise, ancient forest at Bélouve, and a final rest day on the lagoon beaches of L'Hermitage-les-Bains — all at a fraction of the guided tour price. All costs are approximate estimates per person.

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Missions

Nobody's posted a Mission for Réunion Island yet — which, frankly, is an opportunity.

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