Hiking in Réunion
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Hiking is a good way to see Réunion's rugged mountaintops, cirques and pitons and the French overseas department is never short of hiking trails one could attempt. Many of the island's hiking trails are located in Réunion National Park, but some are outside the park.
UnderstandThe ONF (Office National des Forêts) is responsible for maintaining the network of paths, which is the island's forest administration.
PrepareWhile the island has many scenic landscapes, a bit of preparation is required.
TrailsThe following three Grande Randonnée trails with breathtaking views of the island.
Stay safeThe greatest danger for hikers in the damp weather after rainfall is the greasy route and the dangerously smooth basalt stones, but the routes also dry out quickly.
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- Photo: regulator974, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons