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The Top 18 Gorges around Réunion

Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 18

to choose from around Réunion. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure around Réunion.

Last updated: October 23, 2025

La Chapelle Gorge

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La Chapelle is one of the geological curiosities of the Cirque de Cilaos. Its natural shape resembles a cathedral made up of huge rocks that meet under which flows a waterfall creating a basin.

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View of La Chapelle

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Before reaching the bed of the river that leads to the Chapel, savor this magnificent view of the enormous rocky cavity.

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Canalisation des Orangers Trail

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The Canal des Orangers is a path that connects Sans-Soucis to the islet of Orangers along the impressive wall of the Cirque de Mafate. This path is quite dizzying but …

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La Chapelle de Cilaos

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The official and well-marked hiking trail ends in the riverbed about 300m before La Chapelle. From there you have to explore the path through the stones and rocks on your …

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View of Cascade de Bras Rouge

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The waterfall can only be viewed from above. Be careful with the edge it is very smooth

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Le Gouffre de l'Étang-Salé

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Here, the ocean between the lava cliffs with high-foaming spray seeks a way ashore. A fascinating natural spectacle.

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Ravine des Calumets

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The Calumets ravine flows between Bras Sec and Palmiste rouge at the foot of the impressive rampart which marks the limit of the Cirque de Cilaos.

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The Footbridge over the Bras de la Plaine

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At 115 metres high, this footbridge overlooks the Bras de la Plaine. Suspended in the middle of the gorge, you get a magnificent view of the steep landscape that the river has shaped over time.

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Upper Rim of the Gorge – Parc National de La Réunion

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The path is a bit more demanding, but easy to walk for experienced hikers. It leads directly to the top of the gorge.

You can find more information and impressions in our travel film glueckskinder-reisen.de/2022/03/13/la-réunion-auf-den-spuren-einer-postkarte

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Ravine Férière

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Usually no water included. Not a particular highlight on the entire tour.
You're used to something different from La Reunion. 🤣🤣

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