The Top 16 Gorges around Cilaos
Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 16
to choose from around Cilaos. 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 Cilaos.
to choose from around Cilaos. 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 Cilaos.
Last updated: October 18, 2025
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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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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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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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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The waterfall can only be viewed from above. Be careful with the edge it is very smooth
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