Mafate Hiking Tour: Explore Fauna, Flora and Geology With a Local Professional Guide

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La Possession

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Embark on a thrilling Mafate Hiking Tour led by a local professional guide. Explore the diverse fauna, flora, and geology of the area while uncovering the rich history of the Mafate circus. Join us every Tuesday and Saturday for an unforgettable adventure!

Duration: 8 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Unnamed Road - We will gather at the foot of the 4X4 track, the gateway to our Mafataise immersion.
The adventure begins with 30 minutes in a 4x4 (in addition, to be paid to the driver
26/person), surrounded by the impressive ramparts. Arrived at the end of the track, we will start walking on a regular path, fording the river several times. The opportunity for your guide to tell you about the volcanic formation of the island and the history of the settlement of the circus. We will trace the traces of the first inhabitants to the first “Ilets”. We will make the return journey passing as close as possible to the river, where we will enjoy a refreshing pool.
Note: This hike requires you to walk several times in the water (water depth below the knees).
Hike offered outside the rainy season. In the rainy season, we offer our hike “Sur les remparts de Mafate, le Maïdo”.
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.

What's Included

Snacks

What's Not Included

Private transportation

Additional Information

An astonishing introduction in 4x4 by the track of the Galets river.
A local professional guide from the Bureau Montagne Réunion.
Discovery of fauna and flora
Discovery of the geology of cirques
Discovery of the history of the Mafate circus
Guaranteed departure every Tuesday and Saturday, from the first registered.
In the rainy season, when the 4×4 track is closed, we offer hiking in Maïdo every Tuesday and Saturday.
Small groups 12 people maximum.
Distance 12 km, elevation gain 550 m

Location

Parking de la Rivière des Galets

Rue de la Liberte

Car park at the Rivière des Galets, rue de la Liberté, La Possession. Take the dirt road to the barrier.

Cancellation Policy

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

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679franckt

Dec 10, 2023

Discovery hike of Mafate to do with a guide - Instructive and very interesting hike in the company of friendly guides who love Reunion Island, sharing their experience not only of this island but also of other places on the planet where they have lived before to get to know the Mafate cirque

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Moumal

Sep 23, 2023

Superb hike - Hiking with Vincent (the big one) who is great! Organization without any worries and magnificent hike! The place is magical and the walk is worry-free. Plan a picnic for the middle of the course :)

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Khkh18

Sep 4, 2019

Great way to go hiking on Reunion with a guide and other travellers - I was so happy to find Bureau Montagne Reunion and their organised day hikes! I did the Friday hike in Mafate with Sylvain and it was an awesome day out with beautiful views and lots of river crossings. Sylvain was a fabulous guide - kind and helpful and with a great sense of humour. I also appreciated that he spoke in English with me as my French is very limited. I really enjoyed this day and would highly recommend the Mafate hike. If I was staying longer, I would book another day hike with BMR too. Merci Sylvain! :)

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