GRR2 Day 9: Volcano>Saint-Philippe

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The grr2 day 9 is the last stage of this great trek in reunion island.

GRR2 Day 9: Gîte du Volcan (Volcano)>Saint-Philippe, all details about this part of one of the best trek in Reunion island. A long, but very very nice path to finish this great aventure! GRR2 Day 9 North to South Volcano>Saint-Philippe Duration: 8h30 Distance: 24 km High Elevation: 127 meters high / 2300 meters down Markings: Good / How is the path: Ok, but lots of slippery branches and rocks The beginning of the end! Our last awakening from this adventure. It tastes kind of like…Continue Reading “GRR2 Day 9: Volcano>Saint-Philippe” →

GRR2 trek – hike in La Reunion

Categories Hiking, La Reunion
GRR2 trek in reunion island best hike of reunion

Famous GRR2 trek You dream about crossing Reunion Island on the famous GRR2? We describe our itinerary in details in this article! A great adventure with landscapes more beautiful one from the other. And you can see below an short extract of our trip in our video! Cross Reunion Island on foot In many guides, the GRR2 trek in generally composed in 12 stages. But everyone is free to make is own itinerary! From our side, we did it in 9 stages, so 9 days…Continue Reading “GRR2 trek – hike in La Reunion” →

GRR2 Day 8: Bourg Murat>Volcano

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Our grr2 day 8, best trek in Reunion Island.

GRR2 Day 8: Bourg Murat (Plaine des Cafres)>Volcano all details about this part of one of the best trek in Reunion island. Hard to realise that tomorrow will be the last day of the trail! GRR2 Day 8 North to South Bourg Murat>Volcano Duration: 7h15 Distance: 19,9 km High Elevation: 1063 meters high / 471 meters down Markings: Good / How is the path: MUDDY! Wet crossing of the Plaine des Cafres After having spent a good night in the warmth, we leave Le Gîte…Continue Reading “GRR2 Day 8: Bourg Murat>Volcano” →

GRR2 Day 7: Cilaos>Bourg Murat

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Best hike in Reunion, here our grr2 day 7

GRR2 Day 7: Cilaos > Bourg Murat (Plaine des Cafres), all details about this part of one of the best trek in Reunion island. GRR2 Day 7 North to South Cilaos>Bourg Murat Duration: 6h45 Distance: 18 km High Elevation: 968 meters high / 702 meters down Markings: Good / How is the path: Good Second path: by “Le coteau de Kerveguen” (former official path) As we climbed Piton des Neiges by “Le Bloc” just 2 weeks before our GRR2’start, we decided to climb Le Kerveguen…Continue Reading “GRR2 Day 7: Cilaos>Bourg Murat” →

GRR2 Day 6: Marla > Cilaos

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Our GRR2 day 6, from Marla to Cilaos, great adventure in Reunion.

GRR2 Day 6: Marla > Cilaos, all details about this part of one of the best trek in Reunion island. Our last day in Mafate during the GRR2 before we arrive at Cilaos. GRR2 Day 6 North to South Marla>Cilaos Duration: 5h Distance: 12,39 km High Elevation: 986 meters high / 1325 meters down Markings: Good / How is the path: Good A frosty waiking up in Marla! We thought we were lucky enough to have the sun to warm us up early in the…Continue Reading “GRR2 Day 6: Marla > Cilaos” →

GRR2 Day 5: Roche Plate>Marla

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Roche Plate Marla hike during our grr2 day 5 in La Reunion.

GRR2 Day 5: Roche Plate>Marla, all details about this part of one of the best trek in Reunion island. Our last night in Mafate during the GRR2. GRR2 Day 5 North to South Roche Plate>Marla Duration: 4h30 Distance: 10,42 km High Elevation: 902 meters high / 441 meters down Markings: Good / How is the path: Good The GRR2 normally passes through Le Bronchard and La Nouvelle, but spending the nights in a tent, we preferred to go through Trois Roches to take a “swimming”…Continue Reading “GRR2 Day 5: Roche Plate>Marla” →