Piton Maido. 45 minutes by car from the beach hotel at 2200m an Atmospheric Observatory ( OPAR )
The best point of view on the National and World Park of UNESCO and mainly on the Mafate circus and its islets. Starting point for hikes, descent to Roche Plate or on the rampart of Mafate towards the Grand Benare (5:30 am AR) and return via the Glacière.
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other hikes : www.reunionmeretmontagne.com