Mauritius, Reunion & Seychelles - Reunion (PDF Chapter)

This is the Réunion chapter from Lonely Planet’s Mauritius, Reunion & Seychelles guidebook.

Réunion is a scenically magical island that enjoys an astonishing diversity of landscapes. Expect awesome mountains, emerald forests, tumbling waterfalls, soul-stirring panoramas, energetic coastal cities and a sprinkling of beaches – not to mention the formidable Piton de la Four-naise.

• climb up to the crater rim of Piton de la Fournaise and stare down into the abyss
• maps
• hike one of the Indian Ocean’s greatest multi-day trails, the Cirque de Mafate
• transport
• canyon within the island’s most grandiose scenery on the Cirque de Cilaos
• restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: St-Denis, The West, St-Paul, Dos d’Ane, Les Hauts de St-Paul, Le Maïdo, Boucan Canot, St-Gilles-les-Bains, L’Hermitage-les-Bains, La Sa-line-les-Bains, St-Leu, Les Hauts de St-Leu, Étang-Salé-les-Bains, Entre-Deux, Les Makes, The Cirques, Cirque de Cilaos, Cirque de Salazie, Cirque de Mafate, Les Hautes Plaines & the Volcano, Plaine-des-Cafres, Grand Bassin, Piton de la Fournaise (The Volcano), Plaine-des-Palmistes, The Wild South, St-Pierre & Around, St-Joseph & Around, Les Hauts de St-Joseph, Grand Coude & Around, St-Philippe & Around, Le Grand Brûlé, The East, Ste-Suzanne, St-André, Bras-Panon, St-Benoît, Ste-Anne, Ste-Rose, Understand Réunion, Réunion Today, History, Culture, Arts, Architecture, Food & Drink, Environment, Survival Guide.