Ouest · Saint-Paul
Maïdo → Mafate
The most direct way into Mafate from the west
Duration
2h30 to 3h30
Distance
Variable
Elevation gain
approx. -900 m
Route
Loop
The descent from the Maïdo viewpoint (Ti Col area) to Roche Plate, one of the most direct ways into the heart of the Cirque de Mafate.
The route
A spectacular descent of the Maïdo rampart (cliff wall) to the îlet of Roche Plate in the Cirque de Mafate, followed by a long climb back up. 10 km out-and-back, 1,111 m of elevation gain, about 5 h 20. The route offers continuous panoramas over Mafate from the top of the rampart before the descent towards the river. Water is reported to be available at Roche Plate near the school (to be rechecked locally).
Step by step
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Start · Maïdo car park
Stage 1
Maïdo rampart (alt. ~2,025 m)
Stage 2
Ti Col
Stage 3
Îlet de Roche Plate (alt. ~1,085 m)
Stage 4
Rivière des Galets
Stage 5
Panoramas over Mafate
Trailhead
Sources (2)
- https://www.reunion.fr/offres/maido-roche-plate-saint-paul-fr-575428/
- ONF — arrêté n°2026-1657 du 22 septembre 2026
