Top 16 things to do and attractions in La Plaine des Cafres

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful city With lots of different landscapes Super beautiful little houses throughout the journey, you feel out of place (Original) Très belle ville Avec plein de paysage différents Des petits maison super belle tout aux long du trajet on se sent dépaysée

(Translated by Google) I like this place, the freshness, the landscape, a place for picnics (Original) J'aime bien ce lieu, la fraîcheur, le paysage, un endroit pour les pique-niques

(Translated by Google) Passage to get to the Piton de la Fournaise from St Pierre and Le Tampon. Greenery, cow farms, a cryptomeria forest, tables and benches to relax in front of the beauty of the landscapes. Fantastic colors (Original) Passage pour se rendre au piton de la Fournaise à partir de St Pierre et le Tampon. De la verdure, des élevages de vaches, une forêt de cryptomerias, des tables et bancs pour se poser face à la beauté des paysages. Des couleurs fantastiques

(Translated by Google) A fantastic place. Bring wool during this winter period. (Original) Un endroit fantastique. Prévoir en cette période hivernale une laine.

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful place, to visit or go hiking (Original) Très beau lieu, à visiter ou faire des randonnées

(Translated by Google) Magnificent place in my opinion. A good place to live and walk. By horse-drawn carriage, or simply on foot. A place where you will be charmed by these landscapes and these warm people despite the rather chilly climate. (Original) Lieu magnifique a mon sens. Endroit où il fait bon vivre et se balader. En voiture a cheval,ou tout simplement a pied. Un endroit où vous serez charmer par ces paysages et ces personnes chaleureux malgré le climat plutôt frisquet.

(Translated by Google) The 2020 green honey festival is very lively with exhibitions, rides, concert stands, you still have to think about an umbrella and a small jacket because the sun is not often there (Original) La fête du miel vert 2020 très animée avec des Expositions des manèges des stands des concerts il faut quand même penser au parapluie et à une petite veste parce que le soleil n'est pas souvent au rendez-vous

Unique barren landscape with marvellous vistas. The sad side is the peeing and toilet paper at every corner of the trails left behind by the almost entirely French tourists - simply disgusting!

Lost in the space... Magnificent!!!

Impressive!

Super

(Translated by Google) You won't be able to miss it during your ascent to the Piton de la Fournaise. It is an obligatory crossing by car. Watch out for bumps on the roads, they are caused by rain. The place is spectacular, as if you were on Mars. Do not plan to wash your vehicle before going there, it will be covered in dust. (Original) Vous ne pourrez pas y passer à côté lors de votre ascension vers le Piton de la Fournaise. C'est une traversée obligatoire en voiture. Attention aux bosses sur la routes, elles sont dues à la pluie. Le lieu est spectaculaire, comme si vous étiez sur Mars. Ne prévoyez pas un lavage de votre véhicule avant d'y aller, elle sera recouverte de poussière.

(Translated by Google) La Plaine des Sables is truly a unique place. The landscape is incredible, it feels like you're on Mars. You're above the clouds, surrounded by red earth and silence. It's breathtaking. One small drawback: the road is in poor condition in places, with quite a few potholes. Even though roadworks are done twice a year, it's still damaged. In any case, I highly recommend it. It's a unique experience, whether for the scenery, the atmosphere, or just to disconnect for a moment. A little tip: Come early in the morning or early afternoon to avoid the crowds and bring warm clothes because it can get quite chilly up there, even in full sun ☀️ (Original) La Plaine des Sables, c’est vraiment un endroit à part. Le paysage est incroyable,🤩 on a l’impression d’être sur Mars. On est au-dessus des nuages, entouré de terres rouges et de silence. C’est à couper le souffle.🤯 Petit bémol : la route est en mauvaise état par endroits, avec pas mal de nids de poule. Même si des travaux sont faits deux fois par an, elle reste abîmée. En tout cas, je recommande fortement. C’est une expérience unique, que ce soit pour les paysages, l’ambiance ou juste pour se déconnecter un moment. Petit conseil : Venez tôt le matin ou debut d'aprèm pour eviter la foule et prenez un vêtement chaud parce qu'il peut faire bien frais là-haut, même en plein soleil ☀️

(Translated by Google) Incredible landscape....sunrise to see on site (Original) Paysage incroyable....lever du soleil à voir sur place

Must-do hike! Count 4 hours of climb for good hikers. Same for the descent if you want to preserve your knees. 3 hours surely for the good descenders! Expect to arrive at least 30 minutes before sunrise. ESSENTIAL: bring warm, dry clothes to watch the sunrise. On our side we had two layers down. 3 layers on top + survival blanket and we got very cold. Provide gloves and hat! Good hike!! If you're looking to use the services of an ethical P.I, I would recommend Mcrae Investigations Agency for all your investigative needs. Pet monitoring devices, kids phone tracking applications, recover lost or stolen data, acquire information for court cases and lots more. See mcraespy at outlook dot com for a free consultation. This sunny day has allowed us to fully experience Reunion, an intense island! The peak is a good place for hikers to see the Grand Bénare, Mafate and Salazie ice craters.

This is great peak with beautiful landscapes and view🙂 The trail is hard and long with more elevation. First part is with steps 1000m elevation to the refuge. Second part is with mountain trail. We begining climb on the 12:00 in the night. And on 6:00 in the morning arrive in the refuge for sunrise. With little slow tempo without rest. First plan was to going for the sunrise on the peak. The trial its not very hard, becouse its hot. I think if you going on the day, is very hot.

Great hike with an amazing view. The hike is much more easier than some describe. The official time for the hike from the parking lot is 7h. We went during night so we would be there at sunrise. It took us 3,5h up and 2h down (We are not pro hikers, but we had quite a fast pace). It's really cold up there though (3°C) with a strong wind. We came too early, the sun rises just 3min before it rises down on the coast, but it was worth the waiting.

Excellent climb. Very good path. Even though it is better to climb up afternoon and have rest at the gite till 3-00 morning, so you can reach the peak on sunrise. Please, note it is very cold at the top, better to have warm and windproof cloth. Descending is more easy at the morning, since most of the time mornings are dry.

Hiking Piton des Neiges is hard, painful and tiring. True life experience where you struggle hard to reach your goals. Its not the destination thats important but the journey to reach it! Watch the amazing sunrise from tip of the mountain, enjoy the breath-taking 360 view of the island! Worth the effort! Gain with Pain :)

A Beauty and A Beast of a Mountain. Biggest in the Indian Ocean and you really have to discover your deep roar to get it done. The walk up is epic, starting after breakfast and a good night's sleep, remember sun lotion and hat. Set off from 'the bloc', a few miles by car from the Cilaos Town. It's such a fresh and beautiful place, quietly filled with climbers and locals waving at each other, Ciloas is a safe relaxed town, 2 hours drive from Saint Denis. The Mighty Piton Des Neiges Mountain was done in 8 hours total, walking steadily, relaxed and balanced, with time to chill with the cat at the mountain hut, 3 quarters of the way up. The path is well marked, yet one must not day dream for too long. There are enough water stops, and people to say Halo Bonjour to, as we acknowledged each other passing by amongst the clouds and sunshine.

Difficult hike but the view is worth the effort. Try to get to the top early in the morning to avoid clouds.

Can walk in good weather conditions to belvedere bois court. From plaine des cafres... Be sure to select a day with good weather conditions as in high mountain there is a good chance of fog appearing!

Viewing platform currently under construction (Aug 2025) but a great view just around the corner of the start of the trail. 3 min walk from car park

The view from the lookout point is already spectacular, but it is highly recommended to hike the trail that goes down to the Grand Bassin Waterfall. The trail is in good condition, but it is steep at some points, so you need to be in reasonable good shape. The round trip requires a few hours. There are some amazing views of the waterfall and its scenic plunge pool from the trail before you reach the small settlement below.

Great view to the ravine and the secluded village below, accessible only by helicopter

Belvédère de Bois Court offers breathtaking panoramic views over the mountains and valleys of Reunion. It is a peaceful spot that perfectly showcases the island’s natural beauty, making it a must-visit for nature lovers and photographers.

A wonderful view, very peacefull! You can also make a nice hike called Grand Bassin, which will lead you to a a basin and a waterfall where you can swim and refresh yourself before going back to the top!

Impressive ! The view is just astonishing. There you can enjoy the view on the village of grand Bassin and it's waterfall "cascade de Grand Bassin".

Was pretty empty except the main shop. Nice idea but not necessarily worth the ride.

(Translated by Google) Pretty estate, with a Creole house which serves as an artisan shop. All around the house, you will find craft workshops. The estate is very well maintained. On site there is a restaurant. (Original) Jolie domaine, avec une maison créole qui sert de boutique artisanale. Tout autour de la maison, vous trouverez des ateliers artisanaux. Le domaine est très bien entretenu. Sur place il y a un restaurant.

(Translated by Google) A very beautiful Creole house with artisanal products. The prices of products in the store are very high (you can find the same products cheaper elsewhere) (Original) Une très belle maison créole avec des produits artisanale. Les prix des produits dans le magasin sont très élevé (on peut trouver les mêmes produits moins chère ailleurs)

(Translated by Google) A very pretty tourist site with a very professional and pleasant welcome with a smile 🙏. The cleanliness and the explanations and decoration of the annexes are very appreciable. The restaurant offers the same welcome, the dishes are delicious (too bad the cassava cake is not of the same quality) and the prices are ridiculous 👍Free entry. 🙏 Well done. (Original) Un très jolie site touristique avec un accueil très professionnel et agréable tout sourire 🙏. La propreté et les explications et décoration des annexes est très appréciable. Le restaurant réserve le même accueil, les plats sont délicieux (dommage que le gâteau manioc ne soit de même qualité) et les prix sont dérisoires 👍Entrée gratuite. 🙏 Bravo.

(Translated by Google) Interesting area of crafts. The central store has a wide variety of products from Reunion Island and accepts payment with ANCV holiday vouchers. Very friendly staff. (Original) Domaine intéressant sur l'artisanat. La boutique centrale a une grande diversité de produits de la Réunion, acceptent le paiement en chèques vacances ANCV. Personnel très sympathique.

(Translated by Google) A very beautiful place restored with taste and tradition! Don't miss the estate's workshops and its pretty boutique! (Original) Un très bel endroit restauré avec goût et tradition ! Ne surtout pas rater les ateliers du domaine et sa jolie boutique !

(Translated by Google) A space to discover as a family with artisans installed on site who will be happy to share their art with you; foundry, painter, sculptor and the distillery with its gin and zotka which is all the rage! A must try if you pass by. Come and discover the garden...the shop...they do their best to introduce us all to Creole know-how; jam, rillette, rum, jewelry, bags, basketry, cakes, beauty products...if you need a gift idea you will definitely find what you are looking for and for all budgets. I love it and the staff are adorable. A must for me! (Original) Un espace à découvrir en famille avec des artisans installés sur place qui se feront un plaisir de partager leur art avec vous; fonderie, peintre, sculpteur et la distillerie avec son gin et sa zotka qui fait fureur ! A goûter impérativement si vous passez par là. Venez découvrir le jardin ...la boutique ...ils font leur possible pour nous présenter tous le savoir faire créole; confiture, rillette, rhum, bijoux, sac, vannerie, gâteaux, produits de beauté...si vous avez besoin d'une idée cadeau vous trouverez forcément votre bonheur et pour tous les budgets. J'adore en plus le personnel est adorable. Incontournable pour moi !

To see cloud floor is just charming

Breathtaking view

Amazing views

Top

Poignant !

Wow

(Translated by Google) A great short hike overlooking the mountains and cirques. Beautiful scenery and perfect for a picnic. (Original) 小小健行很棒、俯瞰山陵和冰斗、風景很美、也很適合野餐

Wild walk up the mountains

(Translated by Google) Very interesting and free too! It's worth stopping to understand Reunion Island a little better (Original) Très intéressant et gratuit en plus ! Ça vaut le coup de s'arrêter pour comprendre un peu mieux l'île de la Réunion

Reunion is hot, humid, very green and very French! We were there for the endemic birds but were equally impressed with the rugged landscape, volcanoes and quiet friendly people.

Bihar to gujrat 😘🫣😎🥰

(Translated by Google) A walk in the awesome forest is absolutely worth doing. And in the village the center of the national park full of farms is available. (Original) A faire absolument la balade dans la forêt géniale. Et au village le centre du parc national plein d'exploitations sont disponible.

(Translated by Google) The park's trails remain magical as long as you find them. Trail maintenance remains problematic and lacks seriousness for a destination that is part of the UNESCO world heritage. The cleanliness of hikers and users of developed areas also raises questions because we assume we are dealing with nature lovers. There is no more love there. GZO (Original) Les sentiers du parc restent magiques pour peu qu'on les trouve. L'entretien des sentiers reste problématique et manque de sérieux pour une destination faisant partie du patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO. La propreté des randonneurs et utilisateurs des zones aménagées pose question aussi car on suppose avoir à faire à des amoureux de la nature. Là, il n'y a plus d'amour. GZO

(Translated by Google) Foggy and rainy... but we really liked it... and the view is nice 😊 (Original) Brumeux et pluvieux ... mais on a beaucoup aimé... et la vue est agréable 😊

Good France

(Translated by Google) A poor vantage point, only a trace of the view, and what's more, it is obscured by hungry and constantly growing vegetation. There is definitely no reason to go here on purpose. (Original) Słaby punkt widokowy, widok jedynie śladowy, w dodatku przysłonięty przez głodną i ciągle rosnącą roślinność. Na pewno nie ma po co tutaj jechać specjalnie.

(Translated by Google) it is a place of passage towards the Bebour forest and the Belouve lodge. From here there is no more mobile network (Original) c'est un endroit de passage vers la foret de Bebour et le gite de Belouve. A partir d'ici il n'y a plus de reseau mobile

(Translated by Google) A relaxing place and a guaranteed change of scenery! Accessible by car, I recommend going there when it is sunny early in the morning (Original) Un endroit reposant et un dépaysement assuré ! Accessible en voiture, je vous recommande d'y aller quand il y a du soleil tôt le matin

(Translated by Google) These ferns are pretty (Original) Ładne są te paprocie

(Translated by Google) Beautiful place amazing forest (Original) Magnifique endroit forêt incroyable

(Translated by Google) Superb view of the Belouve forest (Original) Superbe vue sur la forêt de Belouve

Imagine being on Mars, but you never traveled through space. That's how you will feel here.

(Translated by Google) Have you ever visited the planet Mars? It can't be much different from the places in Pas des Sables! You don't need to take a long route to enjoy this untamed and strange environment: from the road itself, the same one that goes in the direction of the Piton de la Fournaise, you will be blown away. You'll find a small, windy viewpoint just before the road begins its zig-zag descent - an absolutely amazing photo spot! (Original) Heu visitat mai el planeta Mart? No pot ser gaire diferent als paratges de Pas des Sables! No cal fer una gran ruta per gaudir d'aquest indòmit i estrany entorn: des de la pròpia carretera, la mateixa que va en direcció a le Piton de la Fournaise, ja quedareu bocabadats. Trobareu un petit i ventós mirador tot just abans que la carretera comenci el descens en forma de ziga-zaga: un punt fotogràfic absolutament sorprenent!

(Translated by Google) A hike to do St Thérèse Oratory 2 hours quiet round trip with children, little elevation gain Beautiful view of the sand plain (Original) Une randonné faire Oratoire Ste Thérèse 2h00 aller retour tranquille avec enfants peu de dénivelé Belle vue sur la plaine des sables

(Translated by Google) A constantly renewed wonder. An obligatory stop when you are on the road to the volcano 🌋🙂 5a Transport, your transfers and excursions to Reunion Island in a private vehicle with driver guide. (Original) Un émerveillement sans cesse renouvelé. Un arrêt obligatoire lorsque l'on est sur la route du volcan 🌋🙂 5a Transports, vos transferts et excursions à la Réunion en véhicule privé avec chauffeur guide.

(Translated by Google) This point of view is truly unusual. It feels like we're on Mars. (Original) Ce point de vue est vraiment hors du commun. On a l'impression de se retrouver sur Mars.

(Translated by Google) A must see when you are at the meeting for walks, the index 50 cream is essential (Original) A voir absolument quand on est à la réunion pour les balades la crème indice 50 est incontournable

(Translated by Google) Breathtaking place, it feels like a lunar site. The colors and contrasts are magnificent. "How small man is compared to Nature. A must-see not to be missed 🤩 (Original) Époustouflant lieu, on se croirait sur un site lunaire. Les couleurs et les contrastes sont magnifiques. " Que l'homme est petit face à la Nature. Incontournable à ne pas manquer 🤩

(Translated by Google) This place is conducive to meditation and prayer. The singing entertainment team are fantastic. (Original) Ce lieu est propice à la méditation et la prière. L'équipe d'animation de chants sont formidables.

(Translated by Google) Grande Ferme Church commonly called Père Dijoux Church (Original) Église de la Grande Ferme communément appelée église Père Dijoux

(Translated by Google) Magnificent church but a bit rootsy (Original) Magnifique église mais un peu roots

(Translated by Google) Beautiful place (Original) Magnifique endroit

(Translated by Google) At 7:30 a.m., magnificent weather, invigorating air... part of the path is bordered by barbed wire; but especially when there is mud, be careful of slipping. I had to turn around to avoid “the bowls” (Original) À 7h30 du matin, temps magnifique, air vivifiant... une partie du sentier est bordé par des barbelés ; mais surtout quand il y a de la boue, attention aux glissades. J'ai dû faire demi-tour pour éviter "les gamelles"

(Translated by Google) Mystical place, it's good to do it with a guide (see the site of the same name). (Original) Lieu mystique, c'est bien de le faire avec un guide (voir le site du même nom).

(Translated by Google) Beautiful and relaxing place (Original) Endroit magnifique et ressoursent

We were quite disappointed with our stay today. The building is simply worn out in many places, many digital elements were defective and unusable and, above all, I was shocked by the lack of internationality. This is really not worthy of such a renowned museum. Most of the non-digital elements have bilingual headings, but the texts themselves are only available to French-speaking visitors. As a result, the positive emotional component of a good museum was completely absent and frustration took its place. However, I don't want to hide the fact that the museum also has some positive aspects to offer. The basic design is very appealing, many good ideas have been realised and the diverse digital offerings are available in English. The theme is of course spectacular and therefore has a lot of potential. All in all, I hope that the museum finds its way back to a higher quality and offers the non-digital services in several languages.

Everything ONLY in French. Very open for turism.... Actually they disengaged us to enter first saying it takes 2h to visit the museum (so??? It is up to us how much time we spend visiting each item) and then saying few times that all is in French. 9 EUR a ticket... so after this introduction we have not entered.

Very interesting and easy way to learn about volcanoes 🌋, interactive museum, kids also can participate. 4D cinema show for kids over 5 year's old. Don't forget the souvenir shop for nice local products.

Very nice demonstration and explication, as good and interactive for both adults and children. The 4D cinema brings a nice touch at the end of the visit and the boutique has also a nice collection of items, books and hiking gears. The entrance offers to see the work of local artists. We did it on the way back from the volcano, which I believe is better due to either the high sun or the rain. Loads of restaurants and snack places around too. Takes about 1h to complete, more if you read everything in details.

This place was incredibly informative and I learned so much about the volcanos and history of the island. I would definitely recommend going here because you learn so much about reunion island and its history and about the nature and types of volcanoes. The four d cinema had my cousin laughing so hard it was funny. The cappuccino in the machine was good too. It was a little bit dated and was in need of some physical repairs but otherwise I enjoyed it very much.

Interactive, interesting, professional. All in French at the door and staff there not helpful if you don't speak French. For instance: we tried to access the translate/guide app but found it impossible. Were told the information video is only available in French, went upstairs where a total sweety said that it is in fact available in English, left her post to go downstairs and organise it for us. Wish the rest of the staff were as helpful. The quick 4D video was also a blast. Even if you are only a little bit interested in volcanos, go to Volcano House, it's very informative. And let's face it, volcanos are what Reunion is about.

After being a few days in Reunion it was great to learn about how all of the stunning and varied landscapes of the island were created by volcanic activity. The museum has an app for audio guide which works really well (I loved that you could switch off the screen and let it play like a music app). It was intuitive on which audio corresponded to which panel thanks to pictures in the app. The audio guide was very captivating and made in the form of a conversation rather then normal lecture. Great interactivity and graphics. Pretty fun also the experience of the 4D movie. It definitely made my visit of Reunion special!