Salazie
Forêt de Bélouve
A primary-forest walk to the Trou de Fer viewpoint
Easy
Duration
2h to 4h
Distance
Variable
Elevation gain
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Route
Loop
A journey into the primary forest of Bélouve, among twisted tamarind trees, mosses and ferns, all the way to the viewpoint over the Trou de Fer.
The route
The Bélouve forest is one of the wettest and best-preserved mountain forests on Réunion. From the Bélouve gîte, the historic trail to the Trou de Fer viewpoint crosses an exceptional forest environment: tree ferns, highland tamarinds (tamarins des Hauts) and a misty atmosphere characterise this massif, which lies more than 1,500 m above sea level. The panorama over the Trou de Fer — one of the highest waterfalls in France — is the highlight of the hike.
Trailhead
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