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Gîte de la Caverne Dufour

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Gîte de la Caverne Dufour

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Gîte de la Caverne Dufour

Recommended by 92 hikers out of 102

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Parc national de La Réunion (cœur)

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Location: Salazie, Saint-Benoît, Réunion, France

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1. Route 1: Piton des Neiges – Hiking in the Cirque de Cilaos

15.5km

09:05

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2. Piton des Neiges

26.7km

11:34

2,060m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. View of Cilaos – Piton des Neiges loop from Bras-Sec

10.1km

06:07

1,100m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Julien Harté

December 22, 2022

The Dufour cave refuge, also called the “Piton des Neiges lodge” is located at an altitude of 2,400 meters. This essential stopover is accessible in summer and winter and has around 70 places divided between dormitories and bungalows. It is strongly recommended to reserve your nights and meals at least 48 hours in advance. Access to water is also limited, so remember to bring enough.
For more information: book.reunion.fr/fr/hebergements/a310792/product/reserver

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Sebastian

April 27, 2020

The refuge is very rustic. Due to the exposed location, there is hardly any drinking water. Dinner can be booked by calling the landlord. Drinks can also be bought at the hut.

The hut is a good starting point for the morning climb if you want to see the sunrise on the Piton des Neiges.

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DreiFalten

October 28, 2019

As the basis for the ascent to the Piton des Neiges at sunrise, the Refuge de la Caverne Dufour does not offer much comfort but a good dinner after the strenuous climb from the Le Bloc car park (or one of the alternative starting points).

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Elevation 2,470 m

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Location: Salazie, Saint-Benoît, Réunion, France

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