Canyoning and Rock climbing
Reunion Island, an Eden for canyoneering ?
That's what fans of this outdoor activity mid-way between rock-climbing and water sports say. Indeed, its mountainous landscape and tropical rainfall are a favorite for fans of abseiling under waterfalls, sliding into natural slides or jumping in the numerous pools. 70 equipped canyons, 131 kilometers of trails, a combined vertical drop of 28 000 meters, so many possibilities on such a small area !
For all these activities, basic safety rules need to be respected. To practice on trust, we suggest you be accompanied by patented guides.
Canyoning, Lava tunnels
Ricaric has been established on the island since 1996. It is one of the oldest professional outdoor leisure structures in Reunion, particularly in canyon descent and caving in lava tunnels. From beginner to advanced, treat yourself to a moment of pure emotion and sensations in complete safety!
The friendly team of instructors qualified in speleology and canyoning of ENVERGURE REUNION will guide you safely throughout Reunion Island, in the respect of the environment, safety and a relaxed atmosphere. Canyoning trips all over the island, from age 8, for all levels (beginner, sports, or confirmed), but also lava tunnels (5 courses in 3 tunnels in the east, west and south). From age 6!
For obvious safety reasons and his knowledge of the sites, you'll be better off with an official qualified instructor. The same providers often offer rock climbing and canyoning expeditions in the heart of Reunion Island, sometimes on the same sites.
Practice spots
Bassin Boeuf à Sainte Suzanne, Rivière des Roches à Bras-Panon, Gobert à Cilaos.
- For fans
Fleurs Jaunes, Ferrière, Bras des Etangs inférieur, Bras Rouge à Cilaos, Trou Blanc, Trois Cascades, Voile de la mariée à Salazie.
- For experienced canyonists
Takamaka, Trou de Fer, Bras Magasin, Bras Piton dans la forêt primaire, Bras rouge supérieur, Fleurs jaunes intégral, à Cilaos, Dudu à Saint-Benoît. Aquatic or aerial, sometimes with a vertical dominant, you can choose your canyons according to the season, although you can appreciate the freshness of waterfalls throughout the year. The East being the most tropical and rainy region of Reunion Island, that's where you'll find the most aquatic canyons, while Cilaos and Mafate offer more rocky and mineral trails. The primary forest will give you the most beautiful expeditions.
Cilaos
Cilaos, the tropical capital of mountain activities, is logically Chamonix's (the birthplace of mountaineering) sister city. It is considered by specialists as its equivalent in the southern hemisphere (less the snow!).
Useful publications :
- Topo guide Réunion Madagascar 2009. 73 Canyons dans l'Océan Indien. Emeric Beaucheron & Co
If you are really experienced and go out without supervision, take a loaded cell phone: even without a chip, you can join the international emergency number: 112.
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