ABSTRACT
Reunion Island owes its impressive relief and landscapes to an active volcano (Piton de la Fournaise) and to three ancient cirques resulting from very large collapses (Salazie, Mafate, Cilaos). These two impressive mountain ranges are separated by two high plains (Plaine des Cafres and Plaine des Palmistes). The island, located in the western Indian Ocean is a favourite destination for hikers, mountain bikers and horse riders. Reunion Island provides many itineraries with the option of a night stay in a mountain lodge for the longer ones. Well-kept marked trails (including two for long treks) enable visitors to discover this beautiful volcanic landscape.
