Tours/Reunion Island/Hiking: Authentic immersion in Mafate
Viator · group up to 12 pax

Hiking: Authentic immersion in Mafate

5.0(19)Reunion Island1 hour
VIATOR5.0(4)TRIPADVISOR5.0(15)

Description

- Check-out guaranteed every Tuesday and Saturday, from the first registered. - An amazing entry in 4x4 by the track of the river of the Galets. A local professional Guide from the Reunion Mountain Office. - Discovery of fauna and flora - Discovery of the geology of circuses - Discovery of the history of the Mafate circus - In the rainy season, when the 4×4 track is closed, we offer hiking to the Maido every Tuesday and Saturday. Small groups 12 people maximum. - Distance 12 km, elevation gain 550 m

Tour Options

Every Tuesday and Saturday, FR

Highlights

A local drink and snack.

What's included

Included
A local drink and snack.
Not included
Private transportation

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
  • Hiking in French only. A correct understanding of the language is necessary.

Reviews(19)

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Pierrick_L
November 15, 2025
Ride on top.

Very nice hike in a nice group and a guide always with little care for his clients and who is not miserly explanations.

Operator response

Merci beaucoup Pierrick pour votre commentaire ! Renaud.

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STEPHANE G
August 19, 2025
Every step was worth the show!

The hike with BMR completely met our expectations. It is never easy for us to rate a guide because he does not have the opportunity to rate the hikers he supervises (we imagine that groups can also be difficult for guides and that they cannot complain too much) but we would like to express a big THANK YOU to our guide Thierry for our exchanges, his listening and his perfect knowledge of Réunion, fauna and flora as well as for his concern for the environment. We therefore recommend BMR and especially Thierry for your hikes in Réunion. Our only downside that is not BMR’s responsibility remains the noise nuisance of helicopters that keep rotating to supply Mafate. Perhaps keeping gites simpler (rather than “gites hotels” where hikers would come with their groceries would significantly limit these rotations. Thierry, stay as you are and continue to pass on your knowledge of the island and your good humor!

Operator response

Merci pour votre superbe retour nous le partagerons directement avec Thierry, nous vous souhaitons un très bon séjour et bonne continuation sur l’île intense.

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Marie-Celine B
October 23, 2024
First hike with the mountain office and it’s time to do it again!

It was my first adventure in Mafate and I really enjoyed hiking. Well organized, the guide was able to share his knowledge of the place, so it gave a fabulous experience. Thanks again.

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Operator response

Merci pour vos encouragements et bon séjour.

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679franckt
December 10, 2023
Discovery hike of Mafate to do with a guide

Instructive and very interesting hike in the company of friendly guides who love Reunion Island, sharing their experience not only of this island but also of other places on the planet where they have lived before to get to know the Mafate cirque

Operator response

Merci pour votre commentaire, au plaisir !

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Moumal C
September 23, 2023
Superb hike

Hiking with Vincent (the big one) who is great! Organization without any worries and magnificent hike! The place is magical and the walk is worry-free. Plan a picnic for the middle of the course :)

Operator response

Merci beaucoup pour votre commentaire, bien transmis à Vincent "le Grand" Hoffmann !

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656madeleines
July 24, 2023
Excellent hike

I did this hike with guide Danny and it was amazing. Not only were the views beautiful, but Danny was very informative about the history and culture of the area. I highly recommend this hike to everyone!

Operator response

Grand merci pour ton agréable commentaire sur cette randonnée ! Au plaisir, Danny.

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Sossoooooooooo
November 28, 2020
Wonder

Loop direction small village of Cayenne too cute, accessible compared to the other hikes of Mafate I find (must love to walk anyway), end up swimming in basin, take a 4*4 ride, be lit by a very experienced and very nice guide (Alexis) not to miss things around us, a resourcing day, I recommend you by the times that run... Thank you office mountain meeting

Operator response

Votre enthousiasme pour la randonnée est contagieux ! Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez passé un moment merveilleux lors de notre excursion. Nous sommes impatients de vous accueillir à nouveau pour découvrir d'autres paysages spectaculaires ensemble

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imeneden
July 19, 2020
Beautiful nature

Beautiful hike in Mafate with Claire who was kind enough to pick me up on her way, thank you for making me discover Mafate, thanks to you I learned a lot about the flora, geology and history of this superb circus. Being not conveyed the team Bureau Montagne Réunion was kind enough to find me quickly a transport solution, thank you for your helpfulness. I would not hesitate to make other reservations as soon as the opportunity arises

Operator response

Votre satisfaction est notre plus grande récompense. Nous sommes ravis de savoir que notre randonnée ait été à la hauteur de vos attentes. C'était un plaisir de vous guider à travers les paysages magnifiques et de partager des moments de connexion avec la nature. À la prochaine fois pour de nouvelles aventures inoubliables !

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ThomasSales
November 3, 2019
Hiking mafate

Excellent hike filled with wonders, accompanied by Danny and Vincent two really great guides and whose culture of their island seems inexhaustible, they were really great at all levels and I highly recommend them to anyone who wants to make a trip full of humor, good humor and who thirsts for knowledge.

Operator response

Merci pour votre retour. Nous avons à coeur de vous faire partager toutes les beautés de notre île. A bientôt peut-être.

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Alain A
October 16, 2019
Two-Day Round Trip - Beef Pass_La Nouvelle (Mafate)

Excellent accompaniment of our group of about 25 people by two guides (Danny and Vincent). Two options have been proposed, a rather sporty and longer walk (with Vincent), and a discovery walk in the middle, with explanations about history, fauna and flora, a quieter walk favoring exchanges (with Danny)... Both options met everyone's expectations. The return the next day was difficult for some. Danny was able to set a pace adapted to the group in a bit of difficulty so that everyone could join the Col des Boeufs in the best conditions. It was really a very rewarding human adventure. The care was at the top! The guides kept to the scheduled times, and adapted to the constraints of the group. Cherry on the cake: small tastings of very local products during breaks and lunch, offered by our guides!!! it was just great!

Operator response

Merci pour votre commentaire agréable, à bientôt sur nos sentiers !

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