Highlight • Cave
The Glacière Cave
Hiking
4.5
(87)
Running
5.0
(4)
Routes leading to this Highlight may be dangerous
Routes may comprise technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for:
Parc national de La Réunion (cœur)
Tips
April 22, 2020
Hiking
•December 22, 2022
Hiking
In the 1830s, large shafts were dug into the basalt rock to extract ice during the winter.
This ice, extracted by slaves, was used in particular for the Bourbon trade.
•December 19, 2022
Hiking
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Best routes to The Glacière Cave
4.4
(214)
2,721
hikers
16.9km
06:41
730m
730m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
3.0
(1)
33
hikers
15.2km
07:21
1,070m
1,070m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
3.0
(1)
9
hikers
8.49km
04:31
690m
690m
Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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Elevation 2,500 m
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Tuesday 3 March
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18°C
29 %
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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h
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