Cilaos · Cilaos
La Roche Merveilleuse
A 360° panorama over the Cirque de Cilaos
Duration
1h10 (one way)
Distance
~5 km
Elevation gain
+270 m
Route
Out-and-back
A short hike above Cilaos village to a viewpoint with a 360° panorama over the cirque, the Grand Bénare and the Piton des Neiges.
The route
A loop from the centre of Cilaos via the thermal baths and the Plateau des Chênes before reaching the Roche Merveilleuse viewpoint, which offers a panorama over the cirque and its walls. The route alternates between undergrowth, shady forest sections and open stretches overlooking the cirque's mineral landscape. 8.55 km and 381 m of elevation gain from a starting altitude of 1,209 m.
Step by step
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Start · Roche Merveilleuse car park
Stage 1
Cilaos centre
Stage 2
Cilaos thermal baths
Stage 3
Plateau des Chênes
Stage 4
Roche Merveilleuse viewpoint (1,510 m)
Stage 5
Panorama over the Cirque de Cilaos
Trailhead
Photo: App photo library · Internal use
Sources (2)
- https://www.reunion.fr/offres/boucle-de-la-roche-merveilleuse-cilaos-fr-3891681/
- ONF — arrêté n°2026-1657 du 22 septembre 2026
